The debate between pleats and no pleats is a hashed-out subject for sure, but I think it's worth a revisit since many men are still wearing them, even despite protest from their lady. Guys, if you fall in this category, just compare the two photos below.

Now, ladies, I know what you're thinking ... need you say more? But for the guys, let's do a run-down on why there really should be no question about pleats ... as if the photos didn't do justice to my case already!

1. They outdate your image and make you look older than you really are.
2. They pooch out and make you look heavier.
(Some men say pleated pants fit better because of the extra room for the thighs, but if you don't need it, bid the pleats goodbye!)
3. They can stunt your height.
4. They are unattractive.
5. They are not female-approved.

Now, take a look at flat-front pants. They lean you out and the clean lines give you a sleek, modern, not to mention sexier image! I've started the shopping for you, so no more excuses and don't use laziness as an excuse here because these are all available to buy online.

If you're on a budget ... Docker Flat Front Pants
If you can only do designer ... Burberry Flat Front Pants
If you hate to iron ... No-Iron Flat Front Pants
If you aren't looking for khaki ... Levi's Action Flat-Front Garbardine Trousers
If you aren't looking for khaki and on a budget ... Michael Kors Flat Front Pants

Click here to browse on your own!

The fugtastic sins of the average person can be too many to mention at once, so today I would like to focus on the length of a pant leg. I would like to advise men and women everywhere that the hem of your pant should not, I repeat, should not end at the top of your shoe, exposing ankle and sock! Regardless of your height, there is no excuse for this flagrant fashion foul. The Men's Guide to the Perfect Fit will guide you in the right direction and ensure your look is flawless. Women and men are guilty of this, but I find that men tend commit this fashion crime more frequently.

When you visit the tailor, and almost all of us should, bring the shoes you intend to wear with you. Ladies, my advice is to bring the highest heel you intend to wear and work around that. And for those of you who use your height as an excuse...your tailor can also lengthen your pants! You may be able to salvage the pants you own, but depending on the height of your hem, you may want to start fresh. Get out there, find a tailor and please stop exposing unsightly ankles and socks!

I love to shop for shoes, clothes, accessories and home goods. However, shopping for underwear has proven in the past to be a painful experience. I draw on a memory of shopping for cute but sensible panties at a shop known for its undergarments (no names need to be mentioned). I frequent this shop, so I know what styles and what sizes perfectly fit my "junk in the trunk". Seeing that it was an annual sale and the dressing rooms were overflowing with customers, I decided to browse the bins and displays and find my items to purchase. Everything seemed to be going well. I had a bag full of pretty underthings, and then a store attendant appeared...the dark angel of undergarment shopping. She asked to help me, which I kindly said, "no, thank you." But she proceeded in trying to assist me. She said she noticed I was picking out size smalls...and after she gave me a quick up and down glance she said in a smug voice, "I think you should try our mediums." Appalled by her comment, I told her that I was quiet aware of my size and I have several of the same undergarments in size small at home. Granted, I was wearing baggy sweats and a hoodie, which made me appear a little amplified, but how dare she undermine my choice of purchases.

Feeling really perturbed, the attendant eventually got the hint and moved on to another customer. But, her comment lingered in the back of my mind. After what seemed to be an hour or so of agitatedly rifling through bins of thongs, briefs, boyshorts, etc., I gave in. I said "maybe she's right. Maybe I am a medium." I spent the next 15 minutes exchanging all my smalls for mediums and then proceeded to the cashier.

To my dismay, when I finally washed my purchases and set out for their first use, I found that all my undergarments were too big. They were too loose around the waist and sagging around my cheeks. Ugh! If only I remained confident in my initial size choice. So, lessons learned: Know your undergarment size. Know what styles and cuts work best for your figure. I found that the article, "Undergarmentology: A Guide to the Perfect Panty," would have helped me stay on the right path in this instance. If you have these undergarment woes, you, too, should read it. Good luck and happy shopping!

I'm always amazed at the things designers try to pull on us. Ridiculous shoes that always appear in ALL the magazines and are all the rage. And even more outrageous are the designer price tags that accompany them. I am on the hunt for fabulous pumps this fall and am in love with Christian Louboutin's High Heel Round Toe Pump. If you are going to spend good money on designer shoes, make sure you can wear them again, not just for Halloween.