When to Wear a Dinner Jacket: Ultimate Guide
This post has everything you ever need to know about dinner jackets. These simple but elegant apparel are the perfect accent for any formal occasion, but we recommend wearing a dinner jacket only for the most traditional events: weddings, theatrical performances, elegant dinner & cocktail parties, anniversaries, and other formal celebrations. Any time you wear...
How to Wear a Blue Tuxedo — 5 Simple Rules
While wearing a blue tuxedo may sound like a bold move, we’re playing the role of style lifeguards and telling you that it’s safe to go in the water when the water is blue.
5 Ways to Become a Bedroom Badass
You’re in. You kicked some serious game. You made all the right moves. You were the perfect gentleman, but let it be known that you were, as the great 20th century romantic poet, Sir Mix-A-Lot, put it, “down to get the friction on.” And now, just as it’s time to close the deal, she gets...
Getting the Most Out of Your Tailor Shop
Great tailoring is the key to effortless style. We enlisted the Effortless Gent himself, Barron Cuadro, to break down how to get the most out of your tailor shop.
The Blended Blazer
Wearing a blazer doesn’t mean being blazing hot. We’ll show you how to pull off the summer blazer look.
Beat The Heat With The Best Summer Suit Fabrics
Summer is in full swing, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style. We’re here to show you that besting the summer heat doesn’t have to mean dressing down.
Office Style 101: What to Wear to an Interview
Note: This story has been updated to include what to wear for all sorts of job interviews. Check out the new story. Unless you’re intent on working for Mark Zuckerberg, your collection of hoodies and jeans probably aren’t going to cut it for that job interview. As the great Barney Stinson once said, it’s time...
The Modern Man’s Kitchen Essentials
What's cooking in the modern man's kitchen? Just about anything when you've got these essential tools at your disposal. Ditch the gadgets. Get out the heavy metal. It's time to cook like a man.
How to Nail Your Interview Look
If there’s one question we get around Black Lapel a lot, it’s “What are the best suits for men to wear for a job interview?” In the past we showed you how to play it safe with a charcoal suit. We stand by that advice for guys interviewing for jobs where doing things “by the...
Suit Cleaning 101: How To Make Your Suit Last
How often do you dry clean your suits? Should you iron a suit jacket? What do you do with a suit brush. Your suit care questions answered.
The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual Outfits for Men
All this week we've been offering up outfit ideas and advice for a range of different men. Check it out.
A Shorts Story
When it comes to shorts style, a lot of guys come up short. Don't let this happen to you. Check out this guide on how to wear shorts in the summertime.
Decoding the Dress Code: Business Casual Pt. 1 – The Manager
We are living in the age of the business casual office. 90% of offices in the United States have some kind of casual day during the workweek. But what that means is difficult for many guys to answer.
The Four Cures for BFD (Bad Fit Disease)
Four Tips on Achieving the Perfect Fit A friend from Japan once told us that some of the most fashion obsessed in Tokyo will sometimes search for years for a single pair of perfectly fitting jeans. Even at Black Lapel, we are constantly tweaking our personal suit measurements in search of perfection to that nearest...
Evolution of the Knit Tie
How knit ties are taking a symbol of corporate repression back to its tough guy roots.
The Flawless Fit Series: What to Look for in an Athletic Fit Suit
The world of suits can be pretty limited when you've got an athletic physique. We'll show you how to get a stylish look AND a flawless fit.
5 Essentials of the Well-Stocked Bar: Spring Edition
We share the five essential bottles you need to stock your bar so you won't go thirsty this spring.
Anatomy of a Collection – The Black Lapel Take on Men’s Spring Fashion 2016
Introducing the Spring/Summer ‘16 Collection. Our take on men’s spring fashion featuring plaids with personality, no-sweat suits, and office-ready linens.
Look of the Year – The Blue Gray Birdseye Custom Suit
This is bigger than a look of the week. It's a look of the year.
Make This Royal Blue Suit Your Go-To Wedding Suit
Going to a wedding this summer? Give the boring blue suit look the royal treatment. We’ll show you how.
Flatiron
Earlier in the Spring, we met up with Black Lapel customer and style blogger Phil to hang out in Flatiron. Phil’s got an excellent collection of Black Lapel suits but in honor of the changing weather, he came out in denim and cords for our shoot. Join us as we explore Flatiron together. We got...
London
Our co-founder Derek had the good fortune of finding himself in London a few weekends ago to attend a wedding. He had some time to explore the historic district of Mayfair with street names like Bond Street, Piccadilly, Park Lane, Jermyn Street, and of course Savile Row. These streets are so famous, we’ve heard of...
JT Tran, Dating Coach
At Black Lapel, we believe in aspiring to become better men every day. We believe in working, hustling and striving to achieve individual and collective goals. That’s why we’re showcasing those hard working guys who have a strong sense of direction, who want the most out of life and who want to look and be...
Suiting Up JEREMY LIN for TIME 100 Red Carpet Gala
In these past few weeks, the Black Lapel team had the honor and privilege of getting to know Jeremy Lin on a personal basis. And of course, we also had the privilege of making him some fresh custom clothes. But first, let us share a couple of observations: 1) At 23, only a person as...
