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?…
You’ve picked the perfect suit. It’s tailored and waiting in the garment bag for the big event. Then, it happens. You slip into your formalwear and have no idea what to do next. Should the jacket be buttoned? Is my tie the right length? And…
Formal events can be daunting for many reasons, not the least of which is the dress code! When the dress code for an event requires you to wear a piece of clothing you may not even recognize, it’s especially easy to feel overwhelmed. If your…
In the midst of all the chaotic planning and coordinating, it can be easy to lose sight of the real purpose of a wedding. Your wedding is about you and the one you love. It’s not about a huge guest list or an expensive hall,…
When you’re thinking about the suit you need for your next event, it’s easy to only focus on the obvious, like your preferred suit color and tie combo. One aspect of formal or business dressing that’s easy to forget, though, is the accessories and accents…
Selecting a suit is easy. It’s adding all the accessories that can make any man nervous about dressing up and looking their best. So, let’s break the ice and get personal about men’s ties. This accessory is almost always part of a formal outfit, and…
During awards season, online publications will report on what women wear to the Golden Globes and Oscars, but men dressed in unique suits are often overlooked. However, if you’re looking for suit inspiration for your upcoming formal event, the dapper men of this year’s Oscars…
When pants sag or a jacket doesn’t button, there’s no question – that suit doesn’t fit. However, there are a few subtler signs that a suit isn’t right for your body type. Let’s look beyond obvious clothing concerns and learn how to tell if a…
Spring (bridal) showers mean summer wedding flowers are on the way! It also means that it’s time to make those final suit selections for the men in your party. This summer, grooms, attendants, and guests are opting for formal wear with a bit of color.…
For Latin teens, quinceañeras are red carpet moments. Young chambelanes pose GQ-style with their best buds for pro photographers, take turns dancing with a young woman who’s celebrating her 15th birthday, and smile for hundreds of rock-star selfies with guests at these milestone celebrations. So,…
