Thou Shalt Not Wear Stained Neckties

Designer Paul Smith dishes on T-shirts and tailor-made suits

(NEWSER) - Natty British designer Paul Smith outlines his do's and don'ts for the 21st-century gentlemen in a cagey Details interview. Cologne lovers, beware:

1. T-shirts seem easy, but they're a big no-no; go with a collar.
2. A good, bland haircut is better than a failed stylish one.
3. Women first! Don't ignore them in favor of a pal at dinner.
4. Dress for the occasion, but chuck the bow tie if no one else is wearing.

As recession chic grows, old clothes become the new black

(NEWSER) - Just as fashionistas have come to terms with our first lady buying clothes off the rack and (gasp!) online, a new bombshell: celebrities are wearing outfits more than once. In public! And it's not just Mrs. O—Liz Hurley rocked the same dress twice, Cher apparently recycled a bodysuit, and Lindsay Lohan is sharing her closet with sister Ali, the New York Daily News reports. More»

(NEWSER) - There are certain things men cannot do without, that if lost “we would briefly mourn and immediately replace.” Esquire offers up 31 male necessities.

• Cast-iron skillet: "it will last longer than you."
• Waiter's corkscrew: corkscrews should not "require instruction manuals."
• WD-40: "a man's house should involve no squeaking."
• A weekend shoulder bag: should fit everything you need for a jaunt out of town.
• "Giant wool blanket never removed from trunk of car."

Old standby conveys perfect message to future employers

(NEWSER) - Seeing red in the markets and less green in their wallets, many newly unemployed businessmen are opting for white in their wardrobe, the Telegraph reports. Sales of white shirts are rising at London clothiers as consumers opt for a fresh start amidst economic turmoil. “A plain white shirt sends out the message that you are astute, professional and flexible, “ said one industry expert. More»

Governor's image makeover on GOP dime helps her look the part, at least

(NEWSER) - The outrage over Sarah Palin’s pricey wardrobe doesn’t extend to professional fashionistas, Politico reports—putting money into a candidate’s appearance is a perfectly wise use of funds, they argue. “You are talking about branding a person who you are launching into the public eye,” said one San Francisco stylist. “If you are looking the part, you are halfway there.” More»