Jim's Formal Wear Blog

No matter how great a suit looks on the rack, it won’t look good on you if it doesn’t fit you well. But what fits, and how do you know which suit is best for you? We’ve put together a complete guide to show you…

A good suit never goes out of style, even when the hottest season of the year hits. If you wear suits to work, or you’re looking forward to plenty of formal events like weddings during the summer, you’re probably wondering how you can stay cool…

Do you always need a cummerbund when you wear a tux? Can you replace it with a vest? And is there a certain way to wear one? Wearing a cummerbund can be confusing sometimes. Don’t worry! We’re here to give you the important details on…

Tuxedo shopping for a wedding might not get as much attention as shopping for a bride’s dress, but it’s still a very important part of wedding planning. Check out our guide to avoiding common mistakes that grooms make when picking a tux for their big…

For some men, donning a tuxedo or suit is daily business attire. A closet brimming with jackets, ties, and dress pants makes sense. But, for many of us, our brush with formalwear comes only when preparing for a special event. It’s confusing to know if…

Oh, buttons! They grace so many parts of a formal suit but seem to cause lots of confusion. How to button a suit (and all its parts!) is the question of the day. Should buttons be buttoned or unbuttoned? Are they just decoration or useful?…

A barn can be the perfect setting for your country chic wedding. Today, outdoor weddings at a farm or in a barn setting are taking place all over the country, and they offer the bride and groom a very unique and intimate location for their…

Prom night will likely be one of the highlights of your high school career. Make it a great night, and be prepared with our prom checklist. Have a Plan It’s a big night, and you’ll have more fun if everything goes smoothly. So first things…

We’ve all been there. You receive an invitation to be a guest at a wedding, and while the invite clearly lays out the who, when, and where, you’re left guessing what to wear. Use these helpful guidelines to know what wedding guest attire to wear…

Cufflinks and Studs are generally worn with most formal shirts and may also be referred to as “formal jewelry”.  They’re a great way to add personal style to any tuxedo, suit, or dress shirt. A complete set of formal jewelry will include two cufflinks and…