Shoes these days have gotten pretty trampy. Indiscriminately selling themselves all over town, hanging out in any old boutique, showing up on random department store shelves across the nation.

For footwear that plays a little harder to get, check out ...

Whether marked by Levi’s classic golden arches or J Brand’s minimalist simplicity, your back pocket has become more than a place to stash a comb.

It’s a status symbol. A shape and design engineered to show the world your brand ...

“Democracy,” said Churchill, “is the worst form of government — except for all those others.”

Not exactly a ringing endorsement.

But you’ll be glad to know that the spring collection of The People Have Spoken, a clothing line out of Canada, ...

There are some situations in which it should be easy to get out of your clothes. You know, like airport strip searches and doctors’ appointments. (What were you thinking?)

Unfortunately, too many garments make this difficult with buttons, snaps, and ...

Sailor pants, anchor earrings, striped tops, and deck shoes? There’s a word for your current take on nautical chic: overboard.

Deep-six the obvious choices for something more subtle. Like Isabelle Lirakis Jewelry. The new line of necklaces features porthole-shaped charms ...

Your local bed and breakfast? Nice place to visit, but you wouldn’t want to stay there.

Somewhere between the overwhelming duck theme, shared bathroom, and awkward breakfast with total strangers, you kind of lose interest.

Now, if they had some ...

Remember the quaint tradition of yesteryear known as Not Showing Your Underwear to the Whole World?

Well, big news (and, yes, girl sitting on that bar stool with your thong hanging out, we’re talking to you): It’s coming back.

And ...