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Men may not be ditching their shoes en masse, but socks are optional in summer — even with dress shoes.

Socks (or not), pleated pants and man bags: Advice for men

May 12, 2019 at 11:24 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was at a workshop a few weeks ago, and one of the gentlemen conducting the workshop was dressed very nicely in a pressed shirt, tie,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, shown here at the 2015 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention, and HIllary Clinton are helping bring back the female power suit.

Cheaper jacket options for Nina McLemore fans

August 18, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I'm a professional woman with a fairly conservative dress code at work. I've seen the blazers and jackets by Nina McLemore, but they are crazy expensive!...

Adding a belt to a dress, as shown here in an Oscar de la Renta runway show, can define a waist and add crisp contrast.

Belts: Smart guidelines but no rules

May 12, 2019 at 11:24 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: If women's pants have belt loops must one wear a belt? — Waisting Away Dear Wasting: No. But usually it is a good idea. Many women...

Deciphering clothing sizes has gotten harder. A woman who is the same height and weight as 30 years ago now usually wears a smaller size.

Women have strong opinions on the word ‘panties’

May 12, 2019 at 11:24 p.m.

News flash! Women don't wear panties. Maybe they never did, but they sure don't now. How do I know? I asked them. In a recent column, I asked readers if...

Letting bra straps show, from casual slippage or intentional display, is a trend that isn't disappearing.

When will the visible bra strap just go away?

May 12, 2019 at 11:24 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have a women's fashion question from a male standpoint. I was at an art reception where people were generally wearing nice summer casual clothes. But...

What to wear under summer’s white pants

May 12, 2019 at 11:24 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Now that it's summer, I'd like to know of some good underwear options to wear under white pants or shorts, or other sheer bottoms. Are there...

Converse sneakers are for everyone

May 12, 2019 at 11:23 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I walk a lot and people-watch a lot, and I see young men and women in those cute Converse All Star sneakers. They look awfully comfortable,...

Variations on Chanel's chic suit, in classic beige in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's revered costume collection.

Beige overload? Answer Angel has a non-neutral answer

May 12, 2019 at 11:23 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: What is up with this beige craze? I went shopping at my local mall, and it seemed everything was a neutral: shirts, sweaters, slacks, skirts, dresses....

Sun hats are necessary, but can they also be cute? The Answer Angel finds out.

Fun hats that offer shelter from the summer sun

May 12, 2019 at 11:22 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I'm looking for a summer hat that not only offers real protection from the sun but is cute and packable. Washable would be nice too. Yes,...

Off-the-shoulder styles: Good for all ages

June 10, 2018 at 11:51 a.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was in New York City on a hot day recently, and I was astonished to see so many women in off-the-shoulder tops. First of all,...

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