Dressing for transitional seasons is notoriously tricky. The suit fabrics and patterns you choose make all the difference when the mercury begins to drop, and the ankle-bearing summer fun comes to an end.
If picking out a dress shirt in the morning before you head off to work is hardest thing you have to do all day, then congratulations, your life sounds pretty fantastic. Now about that first world problem known as your dress shirt collection, we’ve got you covered with this ultimate shirt matching guide.
Q: “I stumbled upon this image recently of a tie knot that completely blew my mind. What is this majestic thing and how do I go about tying it?” – Alex J. A: This mindblowing work of tie artistry is called the “Eldredge knot”. Its origins are uncertain (more on this later), but we do know […]
We took our favorite elements from the classic navy blue blazer and the more relaxed characteristics of an old-school sport jacket and mashed them up. The result is the Harbor Blue Hopsack Blazer.
How knit ties are taking a symbol of corporate repression back to its tough guy roots.
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 […]
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.
Save the puffy vest vibes for off-duty days and learn how to wear a topcoat for when you want to look smart during the depth of 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.
Is fear of looking like a chump in striped shirt and tie combos limiting your wardrobe? The truths in this article will set you free (and help you dress better).
Have you always wanted to break up your suits but were afraid to try it? Fear no more. Use this guide for 4 easy ways to match your suit separates.
Just because the ceremony is a distant memory doesn’t mean the wedding suit has to languish in your closet. Here are seven Black Lapel approved places to wear a wedding suit after the wedding.
Learn how to use color theory to suit up like a menswear guru when choosing your accessories.
Networking can be a grind but dressing for it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to build a sartorial resume as impressive as the one you have on paper.
We hear it all the time. You want to give those custom Black Lapel threads some more wear but your office is a bit too casual to handle all the sartorial heat. Now of course, you wouldn’t want to be the only one in the office who missed the dress code memo and look like […]
Q: “Ever since discovering custom tailored suits, I’ve warmed up to the idea of forgoing the belt. Still, I feel a little awkward wearing suit pants with empty belt loops just hanging there. What are your thoughts on not wearing a belt on suit pants with belt loops?” – George M. A: As Glenn O’Brien once […]
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.
We explain the value of buying a tux vs. renting one?
Matching Your Dress Socks Is Easier Than You Think The Dress Sock Game Let’s get something straight right off the bat: it’s sock season. In the summertime we show more ankle than an Amish stripper (without stinking up our shoes, we might add) but when the leaves start to fall and the temperatures do too, […]
A perfectly-fitted navy blue suit is a closet staple. for its versatility alone. Click here to learn what navy blue suit combinations you can pull off in a single work week: one navy suit, five days in a row.
Learn how to wear a vest with a matching jacket and get a lot more outfits out of the same suit.
Spring wedding coming up? If you’re the groom, a guest, or even the father of the bride, here are the spring wedding suits you should be wearing based on dress code.
The oxford shirt shows up for work and play in all four corners of the world. And, as we’ll show you here, an oxford gets the job done in all four seasons.
We’re going back to basics and teaching you how to wear cufflinks. Master the art of wearing cufflinks with these step-by-step instructions.
Shirt Traits at Black Lapel In order to help you better understand the qualities of the shirt you’ll be receiving, we have outlined some qualities that we get the most questions about. Check out the guide below: Opacity (How See-Through the Fabric is) 1: Very Transparent The fabric is extremely sheer, allowing a significant amount […]
Q: “I was on the subway this morning and saw this well-dressed guy with his shoes laced up a bit differently. The laces didn’t cross each other and it looked much cleaner. Do you know what I’m talking about? How I can tie my shoe like that?” – Joseph E. A: That dapper gent was most […]
We’ll answer all your suit hanger questions and we promise to be quick about it, so you can hang your suit pants and jackets and get on with your life.
There’s plenty of opportunity for frivolous spending when you’re planning a wedding. But here are five practical reasons you should bet big on your wedding suit.
Job interviews are all about presentation. Put your best foot forward in an interview suit you can wear when you get the job.
Wondering whether you should buy a tuxedo or rent? Here’s why buying a tuxedo is the clear choice.
