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.

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 ...

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 ...