Ask Chris Black

please advise Nov. 26, 2019

What’s Your Take on Mock Necks, and Which Ones Should I Wear?Three mock necks that channel Chris’s “dad’s ’90s cold-weather running looks,” plus plants for the home, and gifts for Japanophiles.

By Chris Black

please advise Nov. 19, 2019

What Are Your Favorite Pairs of Tassel Loafers?Three styles to complete a “Take Ivy” look, plus Chris’s favorite affordable home goods from often expensive brands and gray wool trousers.

By Chris Black

please advise Nov. 12, 2019

Ask Chris Black: Can You Suggest Some Tasteful, Unique Groomsmen Gifts?Plus Chris’s favorite camo clothes for winter and four coffee-table books he loves to give as gifts.

By Chris Black

please advise Nov. 5, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Are Nice, Warm Winter Boots for the Brutal Season Ahead?Plus Chris’s favorite men’s puffer jackets (that cost roughly $180), and six non-candle gift ideas for those suffering from candle fatigue.

By Chris Black

please advise Oct. 29, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Should a Man (Well) Over 50 Buy to Update His Casual Wear?Chris suggests some age-appropriate clothes for the dad set, as well as special gifts for a 30th birthday and his favorite winter scarves.

By Chris Black

please advise Oct. 22, 2019

Ask Chris Black: Ideas for Slightly Elevated Sweatpants I Can Wear in Public?A handful of sweatpants to go from couch to brunch, plus sleek-but-protective iPhone 11 cases and women’s (non-workout) sneakers to wear this fall.

By Chris Black

please advise Oct. 15, 2019

Ask Chris Black: If You Had to Dress Business-Casual, What Would You Wear?Plus: Chris’s favorite beanies to sport this fall, and leather jackets that won’t make you look like a Sweetgreen regular who works in marketing.

By Chris Black

please advise Oct. 8, 2019

Ask Chris Black: Can You Recommend a Few Good (and Good-looking) Duffel Bags?Plus: black shoes (not sneakers) a “not cool” person can pull off, and the best footwear (including sneakers) to pair with black jeans.

By Chris Black

please advise Oct. 1, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What’s a Good Throw Blanket to Flex My Taste And Keep Me Warm?Plus: Our glasses-wearing columnist shares his favorite frames for men and women, and goes deep on nice-looking, cozy socks.

By Chris Black

please advise Sept. 24, 2019

Ask Chris Black: Ideas for Colorful (Wearable) Clothes to Brighten Up My Closet?Plus, Chris’s pal Jason Stewart, a home cook, weighs in on staple cookware and other items no kitchen should be without.

By Chris Black

please advise Sept. 17, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Are Your 10 Wedding-Registry Essentials?Chris’s favorite practical and whimsical items for any registry, plus his picks for stylish men’s loungewear at any price point.

By Chris Black

please advise Sept. 12, 2019

Ask Chris Black: Is a Framed David Hockney Print in Poor Taste?Plus: an impassioned case for a Rimowa, and the coats Chris is coveting for fall.

By Chris Black

please advise Sept. 4, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Are Your Thoughts on Watches?Plus, our resident Cool Guy’s take on wedding tuxes and non-dweeby laptop cases.

By Chris Black

please advise Aug. 28, 2019

Ask Chris Black: How Do You Keep Your Clothes Looking (and Smelling) Fresh?Chris shares his go-to laundry detergent, plus his favorite leather boots for fall, and what to wear for a night out in Vegas.

By Chris Black

men’s shoes Aug. 21, 2019

When Polished, Everyone Thinks My $120 Derbys Are Their $820 Prada CousinsPractically every compliment I receive is from someone who assumes they are Prada.

By Chris Black

men’s fashion Aug. 15, 2019

The Chris Black Starter Pack: 25 of Our Columnist’s Favorite BasicsIncluding the white T-shirts, jeans, deodorant, and backpack (which, spoiler alert, is not a backpack) Chris swears by.

By Chris Black and The Editors

please advise Aug. 13, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What’s Your Entire Gym-shoe Rotation?Plus, Chris’s favorite pre-workout supplement and post-workout massager, and some stylish décor to spruce up a college dorm.

By Chris Black

please advise Aug. 6, 2019

Ask Chris Black: Do You Have A Favorite Fragrance?Plus, Chris’s picks for button-downs at every price point, and a female guest columnist weighs in on interview-appropriate clothes for women.

By Chris Black

please advise July 30, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Do You Use to Stay Organized?Plus, travel mugs that won’t make you look like a suburban parent at your kid’s school drop-off, and Chris’s favorite coffee-table books.

By Chris Black

please advise July 24, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What’s On Your Summer Reading List?Plus: A nice-looking, head-to-toe outfit to wear on job interviews (for under $200), and everything Chris sleeps on and under.

By Chris Black

please advise July 17, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Should I Wear on a First Date?Plus: Unisex summer rain shoes, and nice-looking furniture that won’t break the bank.

By Chris Black

please advise July 10, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Do You Use to Work Out While Traveling?Plus: Stylish Dopp kits worth investing in, and the only chair you should use at your desk.

By Chris Black

please advise July 2, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Stuff Do You Always Bring to the Beach?Plus: Baseball caps for practically every personality and occasion.

By Chris Black

please advise June 26, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What’s a Good Summer Hostess Gift (That Isn’t Rosé)?Plus: Nice-looking straw hats for guys, and a contraption to give your T-shirts a perfect fold.

By Chris Black

please advise June 20, 2019

Ask Chris Black: What Are Your Travel Essentials?Plus: Towels and slippers to use instead of a smelly bath mat, and stylish swim trunks for guys (without a lobster print in sight).

By Chris Black

please advise June 12, 2019