Not crazy. Just a sad clone. Stripes—vertical, horizontal or diagonal—will always have their place, even if they are not the latest hyped-up item. Isn’t it hipper to wear a tie that’s not like ...

Q. I was at a party with international guests. A gentleman came up to me and asked if I were wearing a regimental tie. I didn't know what he meant, but from what came up in a Google search of the term ...

"Across the board here, the ties are always darker than the shirts. It's a fail-safe rule for dressing. Remember it when in doubt about pattern mixing." Shirt, $44.50, and tie, $24.50, available at ...

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