LITTLE ROCK — Q. I’ve noted variable necktie sizes and patterns. Is the trend again toward more narrow, striped ties? Please describe current favored widths, and stripes versus plain or patterns. A.

Watch a regular guy shop for a tie, and you'll see him grab the first blue one that looks "nice enough." Watch a stylist, and you'll witness a completely different process that considers everything ...

It’s not on purpose, but I don’t find myself discussing menswear here very often. That’s probably because men’s clothes tend to be boring; shirt, pants, jacket (maybe) and you’re done. The “Stars and ...

All's well that blends well Choose your tie wisely. Yes, it should look great on its own, and no, it shouldn't stand out from the rest of your outfit. The idea of the tie is to complement the look, ...

WASHINGTON -- Necktie patterns can behave in strange and mysterious ways on television. President Bush's tie at his Tuesday news conference is a case in point. His selection, navy with small white ...

Your friend lives a boring life. Pattern and ornament are what give texture to sober surroundings. Why do you think all the great religions decorate their temples with the most elaborate and intricate ...