Purely from an onlookers point of view, beards should always be clean and look neat, never straggly or unkempt.

I have known some men who looked far more attractive with a beard than without one as they trimmed it to compensate for and disguise their face, mouth or jaw shape.

Careful trimming and a little shaving is well worth the bother if it creates an improved outline and profile, the 'wild man' image is best avoided.

I always chose bearded men as husbands.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: