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  • Nothing like a spectacular pair of collarbones

    Nothing like a spectacular pair of collarbones

    Ask the MB: Victoria's Secret Party

    Q: I'm headed to the Victoria's Secret show and after party in NY and the attire is listed as "dressy cocktail" (as expected) on the invitation. I'm pretty sure I'm leaning toward a nice suit and tie, but was curious as to what you might think would be good in terms of style for the show and the party itself. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!
    --DR

    A: DR, did you say something? Sorry, we've got the Victoria's Secret Miraculous™ Push-Up bra ad running on a loop here. Did you know it instantly adds two cup sizes? Anyhow, what was your question? Oh, right. Suit. Good.

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    11.5.09

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  • Black Glen Plaid Suit via hickey, $328.50

    Black Glen Plaid Suit

    via hickey. $328.50.

    Summer Sale Extravaganza

    It's that time of year, when you can go deep into a retailer's sale rack and unearth hidden treasures. Like this hickey black glen plaid suit. Was $1,095, now $328.50.

    A live gerbera (as pictured) is definitely a strong move worth consideration.

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    9.21.07

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  • Three Cheer(leaders) for Mike Nolan

    Three Cheer(leaders) for Mike Nolan

    You know what those three cheerleaders in the current Magnificent Bastard header image are so excited about? San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan slowly winning the battle with the NFL to wear a suit on the sidelines. Fashion writer Richard Torregrossa documents his struggle in today's San Francisco Chronicle. The NFL and Reebok apparently would rather have their coaches look like heart-attack-in-waiting Eagles coach Andy Reid (below).

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    9.8.07

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  • Helmut Lang Suit via YOOX, $662.00

    Helmut Lang Suit

    via YOOX. $662.00.

    Ask the MB

    Q: My boyfriend is convinced that there is nothing wrong with wearing black leather shoes, a black belt, and a navy suit at the same time. I don't care how stodgy and corporate your job is...this is just unacceptable. Please, help me nip this in its mis-matched bud before its too late.
    —gabrielle

    A: Hmmmm. Your boyfriend is actually doing it by the book, Gabrielle. You could eliminate the need for a belt by buying pants with a tabbed, hook-and-bar closure, but the black shoes with navy suit is about as "right" as it gets.

    Our guess is your frustration lies in the style of your dude's dress-up duds, not the color. Rockports and double pleats can make any guy look like total ass. If he was wearing this navy Helmut Lang suit and these black Costume National shoes, we reckon you wouldn't be asking any questions of the MB; you'd be dating one.

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    8.26.07

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