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How can I prevent my pants from sagging at the waistline?

I am a male and I where the correct size belt, as tight as I can comfortably wear it, but my pants, especially in the rear waistband, continue to slowly sag, which end up un tucking my shirt. I assume a belt would always do its job, am I doing something incorrectly? Is it possible because my butt is a bit flat? Thanks


The Answer: // See your tailor to see if he can make…

What color shirt and tie should I wear with a black coat and black pants?

I have a black coat and black pants. What color shirt and tie should I wear with it?

The Answer: // If you are wearing your black jacket and pants…

Where do I begin looking for a pair of boots for my wife?

I am looking to buy my wife a pair of boots for the holiday. She is 5'4" and weighs approx 130. She is a conservative dresser and Asian. Where do I begin? Looking for black or dark brown. She likes something that is fashionable but not flashy. Thank you.

The Answer: // A pair of good quality black leather knee high…

What color blazer should I wear over a shimmering gray shirt?

I have some pewter shoes and a shimmering white and dark gray shirt. What color blazer should I wear over it? What kind of pants should I wear? I was thinking a color blazer and a pair of skinny leg jeans but what color?

The Answer: // If you want to wear a pair of skinny…

What color suit & tie should I wear to go with a gold & brown leopard print dress?

What color suit & tie should I wear to go with a gold & brown leopard print dress?

The Answer: // A black or dark brown suit with a gold…

Any idea where I can purchase men’s dress shirts with collars similar to a Mandarin style?

I am looking for men's dress shirts with a collar that is sort of like the mandarin style or the banded style neck line, but the neck material wraps around about 2 inches and then buttons. These dress/casual button down shirts were popular in the '90's. Any idea where they can be purchased or what the correct name of this collar style is so that I could try to locate them on the internet? Thanks for your time. PS I used to buy them at an outlet store called Merry-Go-Round at the local mall (closed). I loved those shirts.

The Answer: // Unfortunately I am not familiar with the shirts you…

What color sport shoe should I buy to go with black, white, wine, dark green & navy?

I'm a guy who wears Adidas. I usually wear black, white, red wine, dark green, and navy blue colored shirts and blue jeans. Which color shoe should I buy (black and white, black, or aluminum) ?

The Answer: // Black and white, black or aluminum are all neutrals…

What color tie will co-ordinate with a black & brown sequin dress?

I' am wearing a black and bronze sequin dress to a work Christmas party. My husband has black dress pants and a black dress shirt. What color tie would you recommend he wears to co-ordinate with me?

The Answer: // Your black and bronze sequin dress sounds fabulous for…

Can a man wear black dress pants with brown dress shoes?

Can a man wear black dress pants with brown dress shoes?

The Answer: // Yes a man can wear brown dress shoes with…

What colors should my homecoming date wear to match my champagne color dress & plum accesories?

What colors should my homecoming date wear to match my champagne color dress & plum color shoes & accessories?

The Answer: // A dark gray, black suit with a dress shirt…

What kind of shoes should I wear with slim/skinny jeans (diesel thanaz or Nudie thin finn)?

What kind of shoes should I wear with slim/skinny jeans (diesel thanaz or Nudie thin finn)? Any advice on color or style will be appreciated. Thx

The Answer: // A casual style shoe works best with jeans. Browns,…

Is it fashionable to wear a pea coat in 45-55 degree weather?

Is it fashionable to wear a pea coat in 45-55 degree weather?

The Answer: // A pea coat is fashionable for both men and…

Should I wear a black suit and tie or is casual outfit also good for a ballet concert?

I am going to Ballet Concert. Should I wear a black suit and tie or is casual outfit also good? Thanks.

The Answer: // A dark suit and tie is in good taste…

Can I wear a white tailcoat with a black shirt, pants & vest to a wedding?

We're having a wedding the next month, and I want to look hot without paying so much money (because I'm nearly broke now) so I thought of ordering a vintage Christian Dior tailcoat white, with black shirt, pants and vest along with a white bow tie. What do you say? And what does a vintage tailcoat mean? Does big fashion house still manufacture tailcoats?

The Answer: // Tailcoats are very, very formal and usually worn for…

What color tie should my son wear to homecomming, black or fuchsia?

My son's homecoming date is wearing a black and white dress with a hint of fuchsia flowers in the skirt...the top half of her dress is all black with a black bow around her waist...My question is what color of tie should he wear... a solid fuchsia tie or a solid black tie...with his white shirt, black slacks, black shoes.....Thanks!

The Answer: // Both colors, black and fuchsia, will go with his…
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