It’s Better to Shoulder the Burden of an Extra Sweater Than to Waist It

Wrapped Up: For a day at Disneyland, you might take along a pullover sweater that you can wear later in the day when the temperature drops. There’s nothing wrong with the idea, except, what do you do with the sweater while you’re not wearing it?

If you don’t want to leave it in the car or pop for a storage locker near the entrance, you can carry it, tie it around your waist or tie it around your shoulders. Two of these are fine, but one is a big no-no.

“Keeping it around your shoulders is really a great look,” says Carla Harrison of Jet Apparel in Newport Beach. “Wrapping it around your waist looks sloppy, and if you can’t do either, carry it in a bag.”

To keep it on your shoulders, loosely fold the arms across your chest. And don’t make the mistake of pulling them too close to your neck, which turns your sweater into a cape.

Beyond the Lobe: Punk rock music may have faded into history, but its culture still has an influence on fashion. Ten years ago a girl with more than one pierced stud in each ear was assumed to be a fan of the Clash and slam dancing. Today, even all-American cheerleaders pride themselves on the multiple ornaments hanging from their ears.

But can you have too many earrings? “I’d say it’s fine to go up to three per ear, beyond that you probably look like you belong in the music business,” says ear piercer Shelly Barrett of Santa Ana.

In a situation where you have to look somewhat conservative, such as a job interview or your grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary, use simple, tiny gold studs.

Stubble Trouble: It used to be that guys were embarrassed when they showed up for an event and had neglected to shave. But about a decade ago, a stubbly face became a symbol of macho and mystery rather than bad hygiene. Razors were developed that left a 5 o’clock shadow, and the white shirt that contrasted with the beard became a popular accessory.

But now, with the cleaner, leaner ‘90s, is the stubbly face still in vogue?

“In the right situation, on the right beard, it’s fine,” says hair stylist David Marquez of Fullerton. “If you have a lot of hair on your face, and you can shave in the morning, by the afternoon it’s got the shadow you want. Not too long, not too short.”

When your beard is the consistency of sandpaper, it’s perfect. When it starts to feel like a scrub brush, it’s getting sloppy. If, however, your beard doesn’t fully cover your face and leaves spots of open skin, you may be better off shaving.