Most stylish: Lance Gaines

AGE: 30

OCCUPATION: BROOKLINE FIREFIGHTER

RESIDENCE: BOSTON

>You’re in such good shape  —  does that play a role in your style? When you’re physically fit, it lends a certain air of confidence in how you portray yourself.

>Can we talk about your braces? I have straight teeth, but there’s a small gap between my two front teeth. All my friends are upset that I got them. One of my friends was yelling at me: “That was part of your charm!” Everyone was like, “Why did you get braces  —  I didn’t even notice.” Or, “I liked the gap, it added character.” Fortunately, I didn’t do it for anyone else.

>Are there any movie stars or athletes whose style you admire? I don’t know if this makes me an unstylish person, but I couldn’t even tell you who wears what or who wears who. Apparently, I live in my own little world.

> Do you consider firefighter uniforms stylish? Not really, they’re utilitarian. But, apparently, people seem to be a fan of them.  

Beth Teitell can be reached at bteitell@globe.com.