I'm off to a small town in coastal Italy this June. I want to pack light but look my best for a 53 year old. Of course, my Panama is coming. What's in style this summer for ridiculous heat in Italy if you just want to look like a well dressed local, rather than a tourist? I'm thinking linen. Draw string trousers. Classic Oxford shirts. Stone, and related colours. Maybe one black or dark blue, though blue doesn't suit me. Further advice would be great.

You can only keep one. Option 1: Chelsea Boots - Clean, masculine, versatile, sharper look, works great dressed up. Option 2: White Sneakers - Minimal, modern, easy to wear, casual staple, works with almost everything. So which one deserves a permanent spot in a man’s wardrobe? Chelsea boots or white sneakers? Make your case: Which gives more value, more versatility, and makes the bigger difference in how a man looks? Bonus question: What age range do you think each one works best for?

I haven't been active for a while, sorry, if I'm not all updated. However I have a question: Now that summer is approaching in lightspeed, I'm in need of a new pair of sunglasses. Do the style-gurus here can give me good recommandations what shapes and colors are a good look? I know I can try on sunglasses virtualy online with a camera. But I don't trust my own taste too much. Update that I have ordered some aviators and wayfarers. Tips stil welcomed.

I’m visiting my aging Aunt and Uncle to check on them before I head back to the cold. Had to pick an all encompassing outfit for the day that will include a nice dinner this evening. This is what I came up with.

I remember as a little kid my mother either telling me to or laying my clothes out for the next day for me/myself. I had first seen valets in my early twenties and again in my mid thirties and just some years ago a friend gave me one and I really really like it so I think I want to upgrade in the not-too-distant future. Do yous guys have one and what does it look like. I'd like to build my own so I'm lookin' at ideas. Thanks in advance, gentleman.