On style, she rules

I remember men used to wear seersucker suits in summer and I would like to buy one for myself. Do they make them for women? Where can I get one?

Earning Stripes, Repulse Bay

The Dictator rules: Put down the Official Preppy Handbook and get yourself a copy of Vogue magazine. Not only is summer over, there are other reasons why everyone has cut back on seersucker. And now that most stores have cleared their spring-summer merchandise, you're even less likely to find the stripy cotton your heart desires. If you rush, you might still find women's trouser suits in seersucker at Theory (shop 212, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2918 4438), where jackets cost about HK$3,400 to HK$3,700, and trousers go for HK$2,100 to HK$2,400. We saw them in classic blue and white or beige-and-white stripes. You could also try US brands such as Brooks Brothers (shop 2010, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 2196 8090), where we found blue and white seersucker trousers for HK$1,300. The blazers were sold out. To avoid making a joke about the 'sucker' part of the word, here's a bit about its origin. Apparently, the fabric favoured by British colonials in India was named after 'milk and sugar' (shir o shakar in Persian) for its bumpy and smooth textures. Originally worn by the underprivileged in the US, seersucker only later entered the wardrobes of American prepsters as an act of anti-snobbery. Just one of the many sensational seersucker facts waiting for your discovery.

I have extremely sensitive skin and have heard that La Roche-Posay products are good. Where can I find the brand in Hong Kong?

Face Value, Kennedy Town