Most women who've ever had to squeeze into a hip-hugging dress have heard or tried SPANX shapewear. But what about men?

If they haven't already, they might see -- or even try -- it soon. The SPANX for Men collection offers a mix of compression undershirts, control undershirts and underwear to help guys look smooth and slim in all the right places. Some even claim to include built-in lumbar support to help him improve his posture.

Check out a couple options from the collection below (a Father's Day gift idea, perhaps?), or browse the whole line at www.spanx.com. 

SPANX zoned performance top, $75 for tank style. 

Zoned performance top in black, $78 for V-neck style.

Cotton compression undershirt, $58 for crew-neck style. 

Cotton control undershirt, $58 for V-neck style. 

Designer duds aren’t the only way Dad (or any guy) can look dapper.

A brother-sister pair has launched Happy Handmade Haberdashery, a line of handmade bow ties, neck ties and custom vests made from recycled fabrics.

A trip to the Handmade Arcade last year turned up few fashion offerings for men, said co-founder Per Argentine, 27, of Squirrel Hill. So he and his sister Anna, 18, of Mt. Lebanon, decided to make their own out of hand-me-downs and Goodwill store finds, he said.

Together they pick out the patterns and colors. Mr. Argentine helps cut out the patterns and handles the website and business side of the endeavor, while his sister sews the pieces.

They debuted the collection at the Heinz History Center’s vintage mixer event earlier this spring and have had a good response so far to the line’s mix of colors and unique patterns.

For now, the menswear is a hobby — Mr. Argentine is a video editor by day and his sister will be heading off to college in the fall to study textile design. But they hope to continue to grow the line and where it’s available.

Shop the collection online at www.etsy.com/shop/HHHaberdashery. Bow ties are $25-$30, neck ties are $35. Prices for custom vests vary based on the request.  

For Father's Day, enjoy free shipping and $5 off orders of two or more items.

Here are some more looks from the collection (photos courtesy of Happy Handmade Haberdashery) ...

Need a mid-week pick-me-up?

For a style lift, stop by Sheraton Station Square from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to check out accessories from sterling silver jewelry line Silpada.

Guests can learn about jewelry trends, as well as find out how they can hold a Silpada at-home party. It's free and open to the public. Learn more about the brand at www.silpada.com.

'White Feather' is a novelty hosta with a bad reputation. I might have to learn the hard way on this one. Photos by Doug Oster

These are two of the most spectacular hostas I saw at the 100th Chelsea Flower Show in London. They were at the Bowden Hosta display, although I can't find 'White Feather' on their web site. They don't ship to the U.S.

'White Feather' is pure white and eventually fades to green. You can see a little bit of green on one of the inside leaves.

It has a reputation as being fussy. The slugs are said to adore it and the leaves are thin. One of the gardeners on the London tour told me he grew it and 'White Feather' didn't stay white long and would burn up if it got any sun whatsoever. He did not recommend growing the plant in our climate.

I'd never seen anything like it and might just need to try. Here's a mail order source stateside.

Red stems and chartreuse foliage, what's not to like?

'Fire Island' was another hosta which took my breath away. I love the red petioles and chartreuse leaves. This type of hosta is best planted up high so the red color can be enjoyed.

It has a better reputation as a good grower either in full shade or morning sun and afternoon shade.

The Hosta Farm carries this one too and a reasonable price.