It’s on! The destination wedding is less than a week away and you’ve started making your packing list. Beachwear? Check! Sunscreen? Check! Formalwear? Check! Then, the reality of traveling in a cramped airplane with the nicest outfit you’ll wear all year hits. Here’s how to…
After years of wearing groomsmen suits, it’s finally your time to shine as the groom. Since it’s your big day, there’s nothing wrong with adding a little bit of flair to your wedding suit or tux – it’s the perfect way to express some personality…
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…
