Embracing the Old Money Aesthetic for Men
Ever noticed how some gents just ooze class without trying too hard? That’s the Old Money Aesthetic for you – a fashion realm where less is more, and vintage charm meets modern sophistication. It’s more than just clothes. It’s about carrying a legacy of understated elegance and quiet luxury. And guess what? This classic style...
Style and Smarts
There's a lot of buzz about wearable tech out there. We cut through the clutter and look at how to do hi-tech AND high style.
STYLE SERIES: PART 4: CONTINUING TO DEVELOP
We are reaching the end of our style series yet are looking forward to the beginning of a new chapter of inspiration. One that is very much rooted in style, but takes on a different scope of influence: FIT. In the next month, we will be taking you through all of the steps and tools...
Style Series Part 3A Knowing the MATERIAL Details
Details – a recurring motif in men’s style and fashion. It’s all about the details. Details have the ability to transform an ordinary canvas into something conversation worthy. Whether it’s adding custom details to your clothes or unique accessories to your outfit the end result is certain; when you focus on the details, you’ve got...
Style Series Part 2: Experimenting
As we discussed in Part 1 of the Developing Style Series, taking the time to know yourself and figure out how you would like to present yourself to the world is the first step towards manifesting your personal style. The next step is to create an image that is personal and truly yours. To do...
Style Series Part 1: Knowing Yourself
You are a collection of great things both inside and out; however, what the world sees first is the external. Therefore, it’s important to curate the image you project. We say curate because it’s never about masking who you are, but rather about accentuating who you are via your style of dress, your grooming practices,...
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...
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 Savvy Gentleman’s Guide to Shopping: Part 3
An artist creates a work of art through the summation of individual strokes, colors and patterns. Think of your own style in the same way. You create your own image through the right combination of individual pieces you purchase and put together. And if you’ve made it this far, you’re ready to start acquiring the...
What to Wear on a Date
This story was originally published in January of 2013, but we brought it back again for all you guys who need some good Valentine’s Day ideas… You’re not the average guy. She wouldn’t want to date you if you were. But thinking outside of the box for a date night to prove your above average...
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...
7 Ways to Customize Your Look
Make your look your own with these seven custom additions to your wardrobe.
5 Essentials of the Accidental Minimalist
Check out our foolproof guide to dressing up (even if you rarely get dressed up).
Three Ways to Look Sharp This Thanksgiving
Get your wardrobe ready with these tips for what to wear this Thanksgiving. Whether you're noshing with friends, traveling to see family or hosting your own dinner, these tips help you tease out your personal style with an eye for comfort and customization.
The Savvy Gentleman’s Guide to Shopping
At some point in our lives, all of us have experienced frustration and impatience when it comes to shopping for clothes. And unfortunately, many of us allow these frustrating experiences to get in the way of becoming a more stylish person – we give up and we think that working towards becoming more stylish is...
How to Find Quality Accessories
It's not that you NEED to wear these items, but you really ought to rock them if you want to be considered stylish. Call them unneccesary. Call them the non-essential essentials. Whatever you call them, call on them when you want to step up your style.
The Best Tie Colors And Fabrics To Match Every Season
Just like your prized suits, your ties can also benefit from a seasonal rotation plan. Learn how to match your tie colors to the seasons.
Adding Color to a Wintry Mix
In the dead of winter you may reach for your dark gray suits, but you don't have to leave the bold colors in the closet. We'll show you how to liven up your look with three of the sharpest colors of the season.
Learn How to Pack a Suit Like a Road Warrior
How to pack a suit in a suitcase. Because you've got enough to worry about on a business trip.
Black Lapel Custom Suits vs. Designer Off-The-Rack Suits
A Case for Custom We’ve all felt it before – the anxiety of spending a bit more money than we’d like on article of designer-branded clothing. And it often goes against our natural instincts to pull the trigger…an internal conflict often arises in this familiar form: “I don’t really want to spend this much, but...
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...
How to Pack for a Weekend in Vegas
Whether you’re there trying to bask in the last hours of freedom with your closest friends before tying that eternal knot with the fiancé or just trying to bank a few bucks during a business conference, there are very few weekend trips worth dressing up for more than a weekend in Vegas. Sin City is a city that...
How to Monogram Your Custom Suit
Wondering what is a suit monogram and whether you should get one? We answer the most common monogram questions with this complete guide to monogramming your suits. We had the honor of suiting up Jeremy Lin for the 2012 Time Magazine’s 100 Red Carpet Gala. Jeremy chose to get his first and last name monogrammed in...
Essential Winter Coat Guide
Whether you are a coat collector or you don't know your pea coats from your parkas, we've got you covered with this guide to the key coats in any man's closet.
Suit Up For Winter
Bundling up shouldn’t mean burying your sense of style. Check out these four new suits that will have you looking cool and staying warm all winter long.
Style Tips from the Stage
What can a play written over 400 years ago teach us about style? A lot, we learned, when we saw the Broadway production of Romeo & Juliet and talked with Costume Designer, Fabio Toblini, who gave the old play a jolt with a modern wardrobe.
The Winter Survival Guide to Dress Shoes
Winter is back, and so is our guide to keeping your shoes sharp through the snow and ice.
How to Celebrate the New Year in Style
Party people, prepare yourselves! New Year’s Eve is imminent and the pressure is on. What pressure? The pressure of having a grand ol’ time of course – a night that you can’t quite remember is perfectly acceptable but a night that is not memorable is completely unacceptable. And with that, comes the pressure of bringing...
Stand Out With Your Hands Out
You’re suited up and about to step out in a jacket/hat/scarf combo that don’t mess around (like one of these). It’s blisteringly cold but you don’t want to screw up your look with a thick pair of mittens that could pass for Mom’s old potholders. How can you avoid frostbite while staying style savvy? Here...
Beyond Black Tie
Looking to shake up your tux look and break a few black tie rules? Check out this guide that'll help you zig when everybody else zags.
