1.
It’s a sign of insecurity if you’re overdressed.

2.
Men should absolutely follow a code of etiquette with women—door-holding and everything.

3.
I like high-quality, classic shoes like loafers or wing tips with a twist. What’s not good is anything trendy—pointy-toed, square-toed, toes that turn up, intentional scuffing, and anything that looks plastic.

4.
Now that we’ve gone through this creative black-tie moment, I think we should go back to the proper tuxedo. A straight black tie is fine, though. I wear one because I have trouble tying the bow tie. It takes too long to get it exactly right.

5.
The weekend is about comfort. I think a certain amount of wrinkling is okay, like a rumpled shirt. But during the week, I don’t think so. I don’t know why. It’s just an old-fashioned thing.

6.
Before leaving the house, take a look in the mirror. Make sure there’s no food in your teeth and your zipper is up. A lot of people don’t take the time to do that.

7.
I was brought up wearing preppy clothes and I always went back to them. Preppy is the easiest way to dress. When in doubt, wear a button-down shirt, a V-neck sweater, a blazer, and a pair of jeans—it’s foolproof.

8.
Facial hair doesn’t work if a man takes himself too seriously. But on somebody lighthearted, who could take it or leave it, it’s cool—like Leo DiCaprio. I’ve personally never done the facial-hair thing. I don’t have a heavy beard and I didn’t actually have whiskers until I was 18.

9.
I prefer East Coast style, but when you’re in L.A., you almost want to wear khaki cargo pants and a T-shirt just because it’s so accepted there. Nobody shaves; nobody combs their hair; nobody wears socks.

10.
Honestly, I think if men get older and a little gray but really take care of themselves, they can still look good. They don’t need to have anything done. Some women need a little cutting, though.