Suits in Cinema: Steve McQueen’s Suave Glen Plaid Suit in “The Thomas Crown Affair”
Welcome to our Suits in Cinema Series, which takes an in depth look at some of our favorite looks from the greatest films and movies of all time. Not only will we explore the things that make these looks so unique, but we’ll also share how to modernize them so you, too can be styled...
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.
Suit Jacket Length – How Long Should a Suit Jacket Be?
Get your jacket length right with this simple guide
Can You Wear Brown Shoes and a Black Suit: How to Rock the Combo
Most guys know the rules when it comes to matching their dress pants with dress shoes, keep em' in the same color. We're here to tell you that those rules are due for a grown man upgrade.
Should You Wear A Suit To An Interview? These Makeovers Say Yes
Wondering what to wear to an interview? See the before & after photos of 4 young adults who make the case for suiting up.
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...
March Madness Office Pool Hosting Made Easy
Master the art of office pool hosting and your whole office will look forward to March Madness. Here's how.
How To Wear A Vest The Modern Way
A three-piece suit says a lot about the guy wearing it, but adding an alternate vest to a suit says something different. These three-piece suit remixes may just be the smartest style move you can make.
Power Through Your Day With These Healthy Office Snacks
Try these healthy office snacks to keep your energy up at work (and your co-workers from judging you).
Partial Inner Lining
Q: You mentioned “partial linings” in your recent post, How to Chill Out Your Summer Suit. What is it exactly and how is different from your normal inner lining? – Rick T. A: A normal suit has a layer of interior lining material throughout almost the entire inside of the suit jacket (Black Lapel suits...
How to Choose a Blazer
It's back to school time and that means it's time to put some thought into your jacket choices. We'll show you how to dress like a big man on campus with three stylish blazers.
What You Need To Know To Buy Suits Online
Getting a suit has changed a lot, but there will always be three keys to evaluating suits online.
What Shirt Collar Types are Right for Your Face?
With custom shirt options galore, how do you know what types of shirt collars are right for you? Here's a simple way to figure it out.
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...
The Ultimate Guide To Peak Lapels
Peak lapels. You’ve seen them, you’ve heard about them, now we’ll answer all your questions about the OGs of lapels.
Glengarry Glen Ross Quotes – Put That Coffee Down!
How Glengarry Glen Ross quotes like "always be closing" and "coffee's for closers" Alec Baldwin's famous scene can be words to live by.
Beard Talk
Black Lapel talks about the most natural accessory known to man with our panel of bearded men.
Suit Alterations — Costs and Tailoring Considerations
Can you alter a suit jacket or pants? Of course, but caveat emptor, be aware that difference in tailoring skill can affect outcomes to a very large extent. More importantly, certain alterations are simply prohibitively expensive and may not be worth your hard-earned dollars.
How To Tie A Bow Tie In Seconds
Learning how to tie a bow tie is not rocket science, it just takes a few tries to master. We’ll show you how.
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 Wear a Tie Clip — Tie Clip Placement
A tie bar is an excellent way to add an extra touch of character to your ensemble — if you wear it right.
What to Wear on a Date: Round Two
This story was originally published in March of 2013, but we brought it back again for all you guys who need some good Valentine’s Day ideas… So you took our advice, put on a fresh get up and charmed her with one of our last date ideas. Now there’s a text sitting in your inbox–she...
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 You Should Be Wearing A Blazer With Jeans
The blazer is one of the most versatile pieces of clothing at your disposal and a key component of any man’s wardrobe.
Learn the Difference Between a Blazer and a Suit Jacket
Confused about the difference between a blazer vs. a suit jacket? How about a sport coat vs. blazer? We've got a surprisingly simple answer.
The 5 Worst Suit Mistakes You’re Making
Many guys commit these deadly sins when they put on a suit. Are you one of them?
How To Wear A Watch, Technically and Stylishly
Everything you need to know about how to wear a watch—from where to wear a watch on your wrist to how to match your watch to your outfit, it's all in here.
The Ultimate Guide For Men’s Date Outfit Ideas
This guide includes date night outfit ideas on what to wear on a first date, how to dress for dinner, and even men’s Valentine’s Day outfits.
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...
