Ahoy, Honestjohnny. Good question. Before going sly, in early November 2006, I was a long-time example of scruffy academic traditionalism--ties (reps usually), jackets, trousers, all held-overs from the Rogers Peet era (1950s/60s). Shaving my head really shook things up. I had not ever actually considered what looks well with what. The new look precipitated a new wardrobe. Very soon discovered turtlenecks--which I had not worn in years--shades, stainless steel jewelry, designer sweaters. My wife was delighted. She could actually give me stuff for Christmas with the knowledge that I would wear it. Still do the academic-professional uniform at the college, but, otherwise, have developed two other distinct modes: the sweatshirt and jeans combo for work around the house, and the "sophisticated casual" look for the weekends. The latter is focused on complementing the dome. My daily shower-and-shave routine has made me conscious of clothing in a way I had never been before. I had never spent money on a decent razor, gel, skin conditioner, or "finishing" topical (e.g. Headlube) in my life. After going through all that, it just seemed wrong to get into my worn-out old clothing. I felt it was time for a sartorial change. BTW, working out again also prompted some concern about appearances. Some of the "tough guy" stuff is appealing: black leather jackets, not just the delapidated brown bomber, dark colors, maybe even a tatoo. Giving all the old clothing to Goodwill also gave me a sense of starting anew. Karen has supported the new look enthusiastically from the beginning; she actually has in-put in what I buy now, whereas before that area was my own thing. I have worn glasses for driving and long-distant viewing for many years. I have not yet experimented with contacts, but the day may come. The style and shape of the frames did change--at Karen's insistence--when I went sly. Threw out the larger gold-frames and bought almost unframed glasses with steel-grey nose-piece and ear-pieces; they almost disappear on the face. Also, almost simultaneously with shaving my head for the first time, chopped the full grey beard down to a better shaped goatee, which I have maintained ever since. Toyed with the idea of coloring it, but have not because, in general, I go with the notion that "natural" is both more honest, less bothersome to maintain, and cheaper. When I look at pics from "before," I neither regret going sly nor much identify with the previous persona. That happens only when I look at photos from my 30s--but such nostalgia is sad and counterproductive, so I hold it to a minimum. I hope this answers the question. All best, Professor Melon