Hats are only good on weekends and for sporting events. Remember, remove your hat when entering an indoor establishment, meeting a lady, honoring the American Flag, and even when praying.

Keep shirts cleaned and pressed. Some good color combinations are: navy blue and tan/khaki, white and green, white and blue, red and tan, yellow and blue. Try to keep the pants solid if your shirt is going to be plaid.

Pants may be plaid, but make sure the shirt is a solid. Linen is a nice pant style during the summer. Pant colors should stay around tan, blue, and black for solids. Shorts are the best for plaid. There are many combinations here, so follow the shirt section for colors.

Belts must match the shoes. A nice alligator style of brown or black is preferred.

Socks are more important than you think. Make sure your socks match the shirt color. If not, the only other alternatives are black or blue. A good argyle sock may be worn if the primary colors match the shirt. Don'ts: No dress socks with shorts AND no white socks with dress pants.

Women judge a man by his shoes. Keep them clean, shined, polished, or new. Women also liked a man that has some originality. Try to find a pair of shoes that aren't like everyone else's. (Note: Locally, Mr. James Gravino of Clan Ventrue has mastered this point in spades; you may consider asking him for suggestions if you are in a quandry with respect to footwear.)

Rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces should be worn only if necessary and always in moderation! Rings should only be college or family rings (i.e., crest rings) and should be worn on the left hand. Only one such ring is acceptable of course! Bracelets may only be worn druing golfing only. Earrings may be worn in one ear (one hole only!), and then only if if you're an artist or something. A necklace may be worn on the weekends, but never more than a single strand and nothing larger than 1/4" wide.

Never wear more than two of the aforementioned accessories at the same time.

Handkerchiefs, Pens, and Lighters. One thing I've learned growing up in the South is that when you are at a nice function (formal or semi-formal), bring a clean, new handkerchief with your initials on it. Why? If a lady needs one for any reason (crying, wiping mouth, sweat, makeup, whatever) you can give her the handkerchief and don't ask for it back. A week later, she will find the handkerchief in her laundry, see the initials and remember the wonderful time she had with you.

Always carry a good pen. It shows good business sense.

Always light the lady's cigarette with a fine lighter. Initialed Zippo's are good.

Keep a clean hair cut in accordance with modern standards. That is, keep your hair looking as if you are going to a business interview, even if you are just having a night hunting in the park with Clanmates. Get hair trimmed upon rising each night if necessary. The mullet is out, as are beards. Goatees are appropriate in artistic circles only.

Trim those nails (or claws, as appropriate)! Remember to use a fingernail/toenail clipper and a file. Do not ever bite your nails. This shows insecurity and nervousness. A manicure is not out of the question.

Use a cologne or eau de toilette that is not overbearing. When you shake the hand of a lady, she should be able to enjoy the fragrance later and remember meeting you. Never over douse, as this may offend.

Brush and floss your teeth -- including your canines. Kindred who were Embraced during or prior to the first half of the 20th century should also consider using a teeth whitener to remove unsightly blood stains that can give their smile an aged and unattractive look.