i heart the style guy

i used to be addicted to details magazine. i had a lot of them, and one of the main reason is the column of the style guy. it's usually questions from clueless men (like me) on various topics such as fashion, grooming, travel and everything in between. his answers are pretty frank and straight forward with a loads of wit, a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm.

these past weeks, i have been thinking of buying a suit, because I will be needing it for the company xmas party (and you never know when you'll need one later). so being helpless and not finding the information i need from yahoo answers, i search for the only person i know who can help me, mr. glenn o' brien a.k.a. the style guy!

a few clicks later, i now know the proper length of the sleeves, how much shirt should show at the cuffs, correct length of the jacket, that suit size is about proportion and not about a person's height etc. in short i know what to look for. i am not so clueless anymore. thanks style guy!

here is a sample:

Q: I carry a slim shoulder bag, which you might call a purse. I think it’s great, and so does my girlfriend (she picked it out). I don’t really have a need for one in winter, because I can stuff all my things in various pockets, but in good weather I don’t wear a coat. I think nothing looks uglier than a nice pair of slacks full of stuff. In my bag, you’ll find my wallet, my keys, my change purse and my phone. My friends think it’s funny and call me gay all the time. Everywhere I go, people stare. What’s your take?

A: Nobody would look twice at you in Europe, where lots of men carry purses. I always have some kind of portable thing. It’s odd that in cities it’s acceptable for men to walk around with backpacks and knock into one another in tight spaces, but if they carry something more discreet, it’s considered weird. And what about fanny packs, essentially scrotum tote-’ems, which is why they’re often used by mannish ladies? Maybe you should get a sporran, one of those Scottish pouches. My advice is, if somebody looks at your tote and calls you a sissy, just hit him upside the head with your purse.