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    Ask Chris Black: Can You Recommend Some Swim Trunks?Plus, splurge-worthy eyewear brands and elevated sandals.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are the Best Men’s Jeans Right Now?Plus sweatproof workout headphones and better sweatpants.
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    Ask Chris Black: I Live in Crocs and Dad Shoes. I Need an UpgradePlus, the best men’s oxfords and a sock-drawer refresh.
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    Ask Chris Black: Are There Any Not-Ugly Snow Shoes Out There?Plus, winter hats that aren’t from streetwear brands and the best “micro-luxuries” to gift.
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    Ask Chris Black: Where Am I Supposed to Keep My Keys? I’m Done With Carabiners!Plus, elevated tote bags and cashmere sweaters at various price points.
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    Ask Chris Black: North Face Nuptse Alternatives — Since Everyone Has It Now?Plus non-frumpy cardigans and non-Blundstone boots.
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    Ask Chris Black: What’s an Acceptable Wallet for an Adult Man?Plus, business suits that feel fresh and a skin-care routine for a guy approaching 30.
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    Ask Chris Black: Best Sneakers for a Man in His 40s?Plus, ties for teachers and tasteful outfits for college tailgates.
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    Ask Chris Black: What’s Going on With Socks?Plus the best classic sunglasses and his favorite short-sleeve summer shirts that don’t have camp collars.
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    Ask Chris Black: ‘I’m Tired of Boat Shoes. How Should I Upgrade?’Plus, a summer take on the Ivy Sport look and high-end gift ideas for the creative couple with no registry.
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    Ask Chris Black: Advice for Ditching the Tech-Bro Backpack?Plus brands cheaper than Loro Piana and the best items for transitioning a teen to college life.
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    51 Etsy Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
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    Ask Chris Black: Adidas Sambas Are Played Out. Any Alternatives?Also, spring jackets that aren’t chore coats and non-corny birthday-gift ideas for a 30-year-old.
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    Ask Chris Black: ‘I Want to Get Into Blazers. How Do I Keep It Casual?’Plus affordable speakers, running belts, and styling tips for tall guys.
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    Ask Chris Black: What’s an Airport Fit That’s Not Too Schleppy?Also, Chris’s favorite books from 2022 and some advice on birthday gifts (for yourself).
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    Ask Chris Black: How Can I Wear a Tie Without Looking Like a Dweeb?Plus winter running gear for the truly dedicated and lots of fragrance recommendations.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Wardrobe Basics Does a 30-Year-Old Need?Plus trendy footwear for a finance guy, hostess gifts that aren’t natural wine or candles, and some kind words about aging.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are the Best Affordable-ish Jeans?Plus understated shitkickers to pair with 501s and his favorite weatherproof jackets from Iceland, Japan, and Scotland.
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    Ask Chris Black: Best Gear for Losing the Quarantine 30?Plus his favorite trousers, the best Dopp kits, and sunglasses suitable for Sea Ranch.
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    Ask Chris Black: I’m Attending a ‘Resort Casual’ Wedding. Any Men’s Style Recs?Four breezy suit options, Chris’s scalp routine, and a gift that’ll get you invited back to the beach house next year.
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    My Favorite London Hotel Is the Ned, a Universe Unto ItselfIt has the nicest gym — not just hotel gym, gym period — I’ve ever been to.
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    The Tiny Stickers Chris Black Uses to Avoid ‘Painful, Bleeding Nipples’ on Runs“My longer runs combined with the warmer temperatures were a recipe for nipple disaster!”
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    Ask Chris Black: Can You Recommend Some Next-Level Hiking Gear?A full kit for the style-minded summer hiker, from the clothes (including underwear) to the water bottle to the sunscreen.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are Your Summer Basics (From Shirts to Shorts to Shoes)?Performance shorts, preppy shirts, dependable shoes, and sun-shielding hats (plus some sunglasses for good measure).
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    Ask Chris Black: Can You Find Some Briefcases for a Soon-to-Be Public Defender?Three practical, simple (but still stylish) briefcases to keep files in order, plus a selection of design-y table lamps for brightening a workspace.
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    Ask Chris Black: Ideas for Utilitarian (But Not Basic) Father’s Day Gifts?From stylish upgrades to his old running shoes to design-y glasses for his beer, Chris recommends elevated twists on stuff your dad may actually use.
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    Ask Chris Black: Thoughts on Stylish Windbreakers That Won’t Overheat a Runner?Jackets “to keep you dry but not suffocated,” summer house shoes (that aren’t Birkenstocks), and the audiobooks on Chris’s to-listen list.
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    Ask Chris Black: Now That We All Wear Them, What Reusable Masks Do You Like?Chris weighs in on “the new flex” that is face masks, special gifts for a 25th birthday, and expert-approved cameras for hobbyist photographers.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Products Are You Using to Care for Your Newly Buzzed Head?The oils, shampoos, conditioners, and moisturizers Chris uses to protect his buzzed dome, plus barefoot running shoes that don’t “look disgusting.”
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    Ask Chris Black: What Vases Will Make Fresh Flowers Look Even Prettier?Design-y vases that’ll give cut stems a happy home, plus Chris’s guide to styling men’s overalls, and stylist-approved women’s lightweight sweaters.
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    Ask Chris Black: Gift Ideas for Moms Who Do It All, But ‘Want Nothing’?Five Chris-approved Mother’s Day gifts, plus what to wear to look like Michael Jordan while working out, and good over-ear headphones for under $100.
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    Ask Chris Black: Ideas for Elevated ‘Push Presents’ to Give My Expecting Wife?Tasteful gifts to commemorate a momentous birth, plus not-cheesy Hawaiian shirts, and Chris’s favorite design-y incense burners at a range of prices.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are You Snacking On in Quarantine?Six snacks to indulge in right now, plus gift baskets from NYC eateries you can ship far and wide, and men’s chinos that can be dressed up or down.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are You Streaming to Pass the Time These Days?Five “nostalgic” shows to binge-watch now, plus functional windbreakers that feel ever so Kinfolk, and gift ideas for strange times.
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    Ask Chris Black: I’m Stocking Up on Shorts. What Pairs Do You Like?Five pairs of shorts to wear inside and out, plus accessories for upping the production value of your video calls, and lightweight jackets for men.
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    Ask Chris Black: I Live Alone — What Can Make My Home Cozier While in Isolation?Seven under-$100 things Chris suggests to cozy up a solitary space, plus gear to replicate Barry’s Bootcamp — and your local coffee shop — at home.
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    Ask Chris Black: Can You Recommend Some WFH Fits?Clothes that Chris (and the folks behind Instagram’s @WFHFits) recommend for working from home, plus stuff to pass the time while social distancing.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Should I Buy to Accessorize My New Car?Stylish and useful stuff to zhuzh up your ride, plus “art-student cool” black pants, and clothes to wear if your workout is all about gainz.
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    Ask Chris Black: Can You Help Me Find Trail-to-City Hiking Shoes?Shoes to take you from the Alps to Tompkins Square Park, plus the new spring clothes on Chris’s to-buy list, and six things he won’t travel without.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are Your Tried-and-True Drugstore Buys?The things Chris prefers to buy at a drugstore, plus reusable bags to use once the city bans plastic, and what NYC merch to pack should you ever move.
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    Ask Chris Black: What (Not Too Warm) Hats Should I Wear As I Grow My Hair Out?Worthy baseball and bucket hats “for this difficult time,” plus Chris’s favorite cold-weather running gear and wardrobe basics for under $100.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Can I Get to Make Working From Home More Fun?Things to make those days alone more enjoyable, plus our columnist’s favorite solid-colored zip-up hoodies and luggage tags.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Office Supplies Will Impress People at My New Big-Boy Job?Tasteful (and functional) things for your desk, plus technical backpacks that double as work bags and the stuff Chris uses when traveling with suits.
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    Ask Chris Black: Thoughts on Tasteful (Not Too Expensive) Valentine’s Day Gifts?Plus several denim shirt options for an aspiring “Parisian Cowboy,” and leather, chunky-soled Oxford shoes (that aren’t Doc Martens).
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    Ask Chris Black: How Do I Bring More Italy-on-Holiday Vibes to My Life?How to use Italian vibes (and snacks) to relax, plus Chris’s favorite black shoes and gray shirts.
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    Ask Chris Black: I’m Beach Bound. What Shoes Do I Get That Aren’t Basic Sperrys?Plus Chris recommends dupes for Warby Parker frames and green accessories to buy this season (after he saw the color all over at Pitti Uomo).
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    Ask Chris Black: What Do You Use to Keep Your Teeth Pearly White?Everything Chris uses to care for his teeth (and mouth), plus his favorite bedside tables and the books currently on his reading list.
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    Ask Chris Black: Can You Help Me Put Together an (Effortless) Après-Ski Look?Our columnist recommends the best clothes for dressing après ski without looking like a try-hard, along with some indoor-outdoor slippers for men.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are the Best Things You Bought in the 2010s?The products Chris calls his best purchases of the past ten years, plus stylish yet sturdy camera bags, and his favorite stuff for listening to music.
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    Ask Chris Black: What Are Your Favorite Winter Gloves?Three pairs at various prices to keep hands warm, plus Chris’s favorite flannels and some highbrow gift ideas for highbrow teens.
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