Recent people-watching has indicated that humanity needs us to spell out what is and is not acceptable:

YES

• Androgynous clothing you and your boyfriend can share.
• Salvor Fauna animal print tees, sweatshirts, and pillows.
• For her: cashmere by Inhabit, Park Vogel, Lainey, The Reeds, and Stewart+Brown.
• For him: Rogan cords, Nudie denim, Rogues Gallery T-shirts, and Edun sweatshirts.
• For the home: Sherry Olsen ceramics and Esther Derkx china; an aesthetic of natural beauty with a touch of modern (think reclaimed Douglas Fir shelves, photographs of nature).

NO

• Super frilly, girly frocks.
• Overstuffed floral chairs and antique chandeliers on a pink or purple backdrop.
• T-shirts with stupid lines like, “S is for Sex Pot.”
• For her: tight, thin T-shirts that expose the belly and love handles, anything terry cloth, and all things boho.
• For him: trucker hats, mandals, and jorts.
• For the home: anything you must put together yourself.

Oh, and one final comment: For all things in the affirmative category, head to Rockridge’s newest boutique, August.

August, 5410 College Avenue, at Manila Avenue, Oakland (510-652-2711).