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Dress codes, color combinations, weddings and wearing a suit well.
26 guides · Updated October 2026
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Suit, Shirt and Tie Color Combinations: A Simple GuideYou do not need a color theory course to dress well in a suit. Three contrast rules and one grid cover almost every combination you will wear.11 min read
Business Casual for Men: What It Means, With Outfit ExamplesBusiness casual is the most common office dress code and the least clearly defined. Here is what it means, what is safe everywhere, and what depends on your workplace.10 min read
Smart Casual for Men: What It Means, With Outfit ExamplesSmart casual is the dress code that sounds easiest and causes the most second-guessing. Here is where the line sits, and eight outfits that land on the right side of it.10 min read
What to Wear to a Wedding as a Male Guest, by Dress CodeThe invitation tells you more than the date. Here is what each dress code asks of a man, what to wear when there is none, and the few things a guest should never do.10 min read
Men's Dress Codes Explained: From White Tie to CasualEight dress codes cover almost every invitation and workplace you will meet. Here is what each one requires, how they relate, and what to do when the wording is vague.14 min read
Cocktail Attire for Men: What It Means and What to WearCocktail attire is the most common dress code on evening invitations and the one most often misread. It is a suit code, and a tie is the default.10 min read
Which Shoes to Wear With a Suit: Oxfords, Derbies, Loafers and BootsAfter the fit, shoes do more than anything else to make a suit look right or wrong. Get the style, color and formality right and the rest of the outfit follows.10 min read
How Long Should a Tie Be? Where the Tip Should LandThe rule fits in one line: the tip touches your belt buckle. Getting there depends on the tie's length, your height and neck, and above all on which knot you tie.7 min read
Tuxedo vs Suit: What's the Difference and When to Wear EachA tuxedo and a suit are cut from the same pattern. What separates them is a handful of finishing details and one firm rule about the time of day.8 min read
What to Wear With a Gray Suit: Charcoal, Mid Gray and Light Gray CombinationsGray is three colors, not one: charcoal, mid gray and light gray each want different shirts, ties and shoes.9 min read
What to Wear With a Navy Suit: Shirt, Tie and Shoe CombinationsNavy is the easiest suit to dress, which makes it easy to dress without thought. These pairings show how to wear it well, from the boardroom to the weekend.8 min read
What to Wear to a Funeral: A Guide for MenFuneral clothes should show respect and draw no attention. The rules are simple, and where customs differ, the family's wishes come first.9 min read
What to Wear to a Job Interview: A Men's Suit GuideInterview clothes have one job: to make you look prepared and then disappear, so the conversation is about you. Here is how to get there for every kind of interview.10 min read
Which Tie Knot Should You Wear? Four-in-Hand vs Half Windsor vs WindsorThere is no single best tie knot, only the right knot for a particular collar, tie and occasion. Work through four questions in order and the answer is usually obvious.7 min read
How to Match a Tie to Your Shirt and SuitMatching a tie is less about taste than about three rules: contrast, color and pattern scale. Learn them once and most combinations follow.8 min read
How to Stay Cool in a Suit in Hot, Humid WeatherStaying cool in a suit is mostly decided before you get dressed, by fabric, lining and fit. The rest comes down to the shirt, the undershirt and a few habits for the commute.9 min read
How Many Suits Does a Man Need? Building a Suit WardrobeThe right number depends on how often you wear a suit. The right order barely changes: start with navy, add charcoal, then build out.9 min read
Beach Wedding Attire for Men: What to Wear as a Guest or GroomHeat, sand and sea air change the rules of wedding dress without canceling them. Here is how to stay cool, look dressed and match what the couple has asked for.10 min read
Black Tie Optional: What Men Should WearYes, you can wear a suit. The question is which suit, worn how, and when the dinner jacket is still the better call.8 min read
Can You Wear a Black Suit? When It Works and What to Pair It WithBlack looks like the most formal suit color, which is why so many men buy it first. It is the most limited, and knowing where it works saves you from wearing it where it does not.8 min read
How Wide Should a Tie Be? Matching Tie Width to Your LapelsTie width is a question of proportion, not fashion. Match the widest part of the tie to the widest part of your lapels, adjust for your build, and the tie will look right for years.7 min read
How to Wear a Suit: 12 Rules for Fit, Buttons, Colors and ShoesMost of what makes a man look good in a suit comes down to a dozen small rules. None of them is difficult, and together they matter more than the price of the suit.11 min read
Men's Overcoat Styles: Chesterfield, Polo, Covert, Ulster and MoreNine classic coats, what sets each apart, and which ones belong over a suit. Plus the length, sleeve and fabric weight questions a tailor asks before cutting one.10 min read
White Tie Dress Code: What Men Wear and How to Get It RightWhite tie is the most formal dress code there is, and the least forgiving. Every item is fixed, and one proportion decides whether the whole outfit looks right.10 min read
English vs Italian vs American Tailoring: The Main Styles ComparedThree traditions, five main styles. How English, Neapolitan, Milanese, Roman and American suits differ, point by point, and how to choose between them.9 min read
Neapolitan Tailoring Explained: What Makes a Neapolitan Suit DifferentNaples makes the softest classic suit in the world. Each signature feature explained, where the style came from, and how to commission one.9 min read