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Q:
Whenever
I wear a light-colored shirt in the spring or summer, wet sweat spots
in my armpits ruin my outfit and it's embarrassing. Besides wearing
black t-shirts all summer long, what can I do?
A: Fear
not, my friend, we'll have you sporting your pink polos in no time!
While sweating is a natural and vital function of your body, nothing
can ruin an outfit like an overzealous sweat gland. Keeping your sweat
in check is also more than just a vanity issue -- it can also cut down
on malodor. B.O. is caused by stinky bacteria that love to inhabit
dark, warm and moist areas of your body, which makes your pits prime
real estate. Keeping those areas dry is like a "No Vacancy" sign for
odor-causing nasties.
Antiperspirant is key. Make sure you pick up the
stick that says "Antiperspirant" and not just "Deodorant." While a
deodorant will mask or neutralize underarm odor for a short period of
time, an antiperspirant will actually reduce or stop your glands from
pumping out the sweat. Most people put on their antiperspirant in the
morning after their shower but for best results, apply it before you go
to bed to ensure that your body absorbs the maximum amount of
sweat-stopping aluminum chloride. It works for 24 hours! Applying an
antiperspirant right after a shower won't allow your body enough time
to absorb the good stuff before you become active. Also, stick to
natural and breathable fabrics like cotton--like you needed another
reason to avoid rayon and polyester.
If you're still sweating a ton, upgrade your antiperspirant. Try
Degree, which is activated by body heat, or Gillette Clinical Strength.
If those don't work, reach for CertainDri, a roll-on that contains the
maximum amount of aluminum without a prescription. Apply as little as
possible or you'll feel the burn—especially if you have sensitive skin.
If your sweat glands are still wet and wild, see your doctor because
you may have a medical condition called hyperhidrosis (a medical term
that means "I sweat too much")—which can be treated with prescription
antiperspirants and even underarm shots of Botox (yes, that Botox!).
Now go forth and work those pastel Ralph Lauren or Lacoste polos with
confidence!
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Each week, the fashion editors at Out.com answer your fashion questions! Visit Out.com for new advice or seek answers to your own style quandaries by sending an email to fashionadvice@out.com!
Q:I
was wondering if penny loafers are still ok to wear? I like to wear my
Bass Weejuns all the time with jeans or khakis. They are really
comfortable once they get broken in. I like the look, and I want to get
a new pair but I want to know if they are in style?
A:The
penny loafer is the ultimate in classic preppy footwear that has
adorned men’s feet since the mid-1930s when Bass debuted the Weejun. If
prep-school style is in fashion -- and it always seems to be -- then
you can work those classic kicks. The moccasin-inspired penny loafer is
a footwear staple and you’ll only start to see more of them as the fall
season (and fall semester) approaches. Cole Haan, the esteemed footwear
brand who has been hawking penny loafers for decades, is celebrating 80
years and highlighting a number of beautiful loafers in their spring
and summer collections. So, if you can’t find your beloved Bass
Weejuns, Cole Haan will certainly satisfy your loafer craving. But
please, avoid slipping a copper penny in the strap at all costs. Some
people take fashion too literally.
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Q: The weather is finally nice and I'm heading out to the beach for the first time. What kind of sunscreen should I use if I don't want to get a major sunburn?
A: Temperatures are heating up and it's time to bare your body at the beach! But be warned that a sunburn is never in style. Protecting yourself from the sun won't only prevent your skin from turning a painful and unattractive shade of pink, but it will also keep wrinkles away! After all, sun damage is the most common cause for premature aging. If you want to keep wrinkles at bay, prevent your skin from looking like crepe paper, and avoid skin cancer, get some major SPF and slather it on with gusto! Unfortunately, not all sunscreens are created equal. It is most important to buy a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays cause the painful, lobster-style burns and UVA rays cause aging and cancer. Unfortunately, most sunscreens that claim to be "full spectrum" only block a portion of the sun's UVA spectrum, while letting some of the rays attack your skin. So pick up a trustworthy cream that provide complete protection. Here are some sunscreens you can count on: If you need serious coverage (meaning you've got pale skin and plan to frolic in the sunshine for a few hours), pick up Neutrogena Ultra Sheer™ Dry-Touch Sunblock, which comes in SPFs of 55. La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Milk is the gold standard in sunscreen but its ingredient Mexoryl XL is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (it is approved in numerous countries and available for purchase online, albeit illegally). If you don't need such strong sunscreen and you prefer a lower SPF, La Roche-Posay also offers an FDA-approved Anthelios SX SPF 15 waterproof sunscreen. Now, I don't want to nag you like a worried mother, but applying your sunscreen once during the day is not enough! Reapply often -- about every two hours -- and especially after splashing around a pool party or doing your best impression of the Little Mermaid on the beach.
A look from Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2008 Collection Photos: Getty Images
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Q: Things are starting to warm up and I’m interested in buying some shorts, but my friend told me that my cargo shorts aren’t cool anymore. What should I buy for spring and summer?
A: Unless you’re packing some precious cargo in those oversized pockets, skip the cargo shorts. All that baggage just adds more junk to your trunk and needless bulk where you would rather look slim and trim. If you really need to carry a ton of cargo, buy a stylish bag. This season, shorts run the gamut of short and shorter -- from nut-hugging numbers to knee-length Bermuda shorts. Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Lacoste all offer short-short styles that show a little more thigh by stopping a few inches above the knee without reaching daisy-duke territory. If you’re not up for showing some thigh, preppy-classic Bermuda shorts are also back for another season. But they’ve received a little nip and tuck while in hibernation. Designers like Louis Vuitton, Missoni and Band of Outsiders have taken a cue from skinny trousers and slimmed down the silhouette for an overall lean look that would look great with the season’s nautical looks. Let’s just say that this season’s styles will show off your biggest asset.
A look from Lacoste's Spring/Summer 2008 Collection
Etro Spring/Summer 2008. Photo: Getty Images
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Q:
I’ve
noticed a lot of bowties showing up in stores like Club Monaco lately.
Are they back in style or are these stores just reaching out to older
customers?
A: After
years of skinny ties and mod style, designers like Ralph Lauren, Etro,
Paul Smith, Thom Browne and Band of Outsiders all featured bowties in
their spring runway presentations. But the nerdy-chic classic isn’t
reserved for math geeks and history professors, it’s making inroads
among younger, trendy guys.
If you want to give the nerdy-prep-school look a shot, pick up a solid
bowtie and pair it with a button down shirt and a light-weight spring
cardigan, v-neck sweater or vest. If you are feeling particularly
brave, tie on some bolder patterns and colors. But do yourself a favor
and avoid the pre-tied clip-on. If you’re man enough to work a bowtie,
you can figure out how to tie the thing properly or you’ll go from
nerdy-chic to plain geek.
New not-so-Webster-worthy buzz words that shouldn't be added to the queer lexicon:
Mancation: A male-only vacation featuring 'guy' activities, including sports, hunting and fishing, camping and most of all, relaxing and spending time with buddies. (origin: unknown)
Related words:
Staycation: Taking time off from work without leaving town.
Vacay: Vacation (origin: Legally Blonde)
A look from Moschino's Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. Photos: Getty Images
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Q: Is
it just me or are the '80s coming back in a big way? I've already lived
through it once and am not loving the flashbacks! Do we have to go
through this again?
A:
Yes,
whether you like it or not, the '80s are back in a big way. Neon was
splashed all over the runways from Dries van Noten and Marc by Marc
Jacobs to Moschino and 3.1 Phillip Lim! It's a huge trend for Spring
that you can't miss -- partly because it's so damn eye catching. If
you're shy about looking like an Electric Youth throwback, keep your
neon limited to accents and accessories. Add a pop of color with a bold
stripe on a sweater, a pair of dayglo hightops or even a shot of color on a skinny tie. If
you're feeling particularly brave and like to make a statment, pump up
the volume and reach for a solid shirt or pants in a fluorescent hue.
If you're not a fan of fluorescent, stick to the classic 80s looks from
gray jeans and jackets -- especially gray leather jackets from Diesel.
This time around, the looks are more tailored than their predecessors
-- so you won't feel like you're swimming in M.C. Hammer pants.
[Earlier: OMG Shoes: Diesel's 80s-Delicious Playground Sneakers] 
Moschino Spring/Summer 2008
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Breaking up is hard to do. But how do you really get the last word in the final argument and still retain some sense of style? You immortalize your breakup by donating to the Museum of Broken Relationships. You score major style points for supporting art and receive free therapy. The traveling museum visits various cities and asks people to contribute mementos that represent failed relationships—whether they are late night booty calls or civil unions.
The public donates an object with a short description of the objects importance, and voila! It's cathartic in that screaming at the top of your lungs kind of way. So when the museum comes to your town, donate your furry handcuffs, the Aussie Bum underwear or Polo shirt you borrowed when you first spent the night at his house, the matchbook he wrote his cell phone number on at the bar, or the J. Crew cashmere sweater you wore to his family reunion where you finally split.
The best donated object (so far) is an axe that a lesbian used to chop up her ex's furniture after their breakup. "The more her room filled up with chopped up furniture,
the more I started to feel better. Two weeks after she was kicked out
she came to take the furniture. It was neatly arranged into small heaps
and fragments of wood." Now THAT is catharsis at its best.
[BBC News]
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The Fall issues of fashion magazines might be hitting newsstands this week but Summer is still going strong. So while you're drooling over cold-weather duds, chances are you still have a couple trips to the beach planned before temperatures dip.
In the Summer spirit, Stylelist turned to skin care expert Jean-Pierre Mastey—the oh-so-handsome president of Los Angeles-based, men's grooming line Baxter of California—for some end-of-season skincare tips.
What is a summer must-have for good skin?
The most important product is sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays—the rays that cost premature aging, skin cancer and painful sunburns.
Don't forget to put some sunscreen on your hair and scalp—especially if you dye your hair. Not only will the sun strip the color and burn your scalp, but the sun can actually burn the hair itself and change its texture. After you apply sunscreen to your body, just run your fingers through your hair with the extra lotion left on your hands.
What SPF level will save us from the sun? I still get burned even though I put on sunscreen before hitting the beach.
The American Cancer Society recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. More important than the number is the frequency of application. It’s a misconception that people put it on once and you're good to go for a day in the sun. If you’re swimming at the beach or sweating a lot, apply it every hour. Otherwise, you can apply it every two to three hours.
Continue reading "Ask the Expert: Summer Skin Care" »
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Future newlyweds take note! If you want to plan a luxurious gay wedding, your guests will need some basic information: What to wear, where to stay, where to buy your gifts, etc. What better way to disseminate all of this matrimonial information than through a website? It costs less than printing the information on stationary and mailing the info to each honored guest. Tacky, you say? No! This is the 21st century! (okay, maybe it's a little tacky).
Take a gander at National Book Award Winner Andrew Solomon and journalist John Habich's marital website. If you're Andy and Johnny, you'll throw your merry bash at Althorp in England—the estate of the Spencer family (of Princess Diana fame). You'll register at Baccarat for fine crystal, William Yeoward glasses from Bergdorf Goodman, and various nurseries for trees to plant at your quaint country home.
Most importantly, you'll request that your guests dress appropriately and recommend morning suits for your afternoon ceremony—it's too early for eveningwear, afterall. We learned all of the nitty gritty details about these lovebirds from their helpful website—it's almost like we were actually invited! It sure beats a MySpace page.
For more about our lovebirds, check out Radar.
This race between Dick Swett and Bob Smith is hot
and tight as a too-small bathing suit on a too-long car ride back from
the beach.
-Dan Rather
People shop for a bathing suit with more care than
they do a husband or wife. The rules are the same. Look for something
you'll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow.
-Erma Bombeck
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Marc Ecko dresses Kim Jong Il? Newsweek has asked a bunch of designers to re-outfit the freakiest-looking autocrat out there. Stylelist's advice? Start with the hair!
Related: The Corsair on how to look like an African Dictator.
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Aging twinks should try to become dandies (sartorially speaking). Chelsea boys should work on transforming into "corporate cats". Genre magazine thinks it has cracked the code on what to do when you have more gray hairs than you can safely pluck. They don't address the needs of cubs, otters, chickens, homothugs, or candy-asses. Any suggestions?
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