Men and tights, can it work? Spandex Dreamin’, Richmond VIC Dear Spandex Dreamin’, There’s much to be said about a man in a figure-hugging garment; and there’s a very fine line between allure and repulsion. There are some simple rules to follow regarding tights and avoiding an offence from the fash po-po: 1. Tights are [...]

I have a slight problem with a work colleague. She is the sweetest girl but unfortunately the odour emanating from her armpits is not as sweet as she. How do I address this awkward hygiene issue? Rexona, Ivanhoe VIC Dear Rexona, Tackling sensitive issues is never easy, particularly when it involves those you are forced [...]

I work in a pretty high-pressured job: long hours with early starts and late finishes. Naturally, I hit the booze of a night-time, if anything, just so I can get to sleep. How do I hide red wine breath in the morning? Heavy-Breather, Yarraville, VIC Dear Heavy-Breather, Ah, the plight of the closet boozehound. You [...]

I ‘borrowed’ my flatmate’s jacket to wear to a party, forgot to mention it to him and somehow managed to cover half of it in cheap red wine. How do I remove it and return it unnoticed? Bad Friend, Bentleigh, VIC Dear Bad Friend, It appears that you’re aware that you breached social protocol, so [...]

I live in a share house with a girl whose long hair is  forever stuck in the drain of the shower. I’m sick of the shower flooding; and when I try to tell her about it, she always avoids the conversation. How should I encourage her to clean up her mess? Follicularly Challenged, Darlinghurst, NSW Dear Follicularly [...]

I recently received a late-night phone call from my boss’ back pocket because I am the first entry in his mobile phone. I advertently learnt that my colleague is about to be made redundant. Should I say anything to her or should I keep it to myself? Eavesdropper, Paddington, NSW I too understand the perils [...]