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.
Getting a suit has changed a lot, but there will always be three keys to evaluating suits online.
Peak lapels. You’ve seen them, you’ve heard about them, now we’ll answer all your questions about the OGs of lapels.
Learning how to tie a bow tie is not rocket science, it just takes a few tries to master. We’ll show you how.
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.
The blazer is one of the most versatile pieces of clothing at your disposal and a key component of any man’s wardrobe.
The wedding is “the big day”, but don’t sleep on your rehearsal dinner attire. Here’s a guide on what to wear to a rehearsal dinner for grooms and guests.
Check out our foolproof guide to dressing up (even if you rarely get dressed up).
We’re not big on rules, but sometimes they help. Here’s one simple rule for buttoning a vest that you must follow.
Suit Jacket Buttons – What to Know Men’s style is all in the details. But you already knew that. And there are few better examples than those 1-inch-diameter disc-shaped objects hanging snugly from the front of your suit. What your buttons are made of is important – real bull horn (what we use) is superior […]
All this week we’ve been offering up outfit ideas and advice for a range of different men. Check it out.
Suede shoes breathe and are lighter than full-grain leather. Keep your cool this summer with these five pairs of stylish suede shoes.
From 1820 to 2018, knowing how to wear suspenders has been an important part of how men dress with style. Time to learn the basics.
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.
Windowpanes might just be the perfect pattern. They flatter like none other and are easy to match. So why aren’t you wearing one?
Nobody wants to be the guy who overpacks or leaves something crucial off his vacation packing list. Here’s a list of what to pack and what to leave behind this summer.
Understanding what a tuxedo shirt is and the tuxedo shirt styles you need to know can be confusing — we’re here to simplify it.
We answer the question, “How many suits should a man own?” with a simple, objective look at 5 different suit styles that cover the basics.
A well tucked in shirt is such an underrated pleasure. Like the quiet sigh of joy you let out when you wake up too early and then realize you’ve got another thirty minutes of sleep coming your way. So how do you achieve the perfect tuck? Read on.
Chris Chun, one of our dapperest Black Lapel Stylists, tells us how he adds personal style to his classic blue suit combinations. Learn how to elevate your style with his tips.
Don’t leave your style behind when it’s time to get out of town. We’ve got three stylish vacation ideas for you and your significant other complete with what to pack and how to wear it.
Q: “I absolutely loved your Eldredge knot post! I’ve been looking for more unique knots like it ever since and came across something called the “Trinity Knot” which also looks really cool. Can you please have an “Ask a Black Lapel Stylist” post teaching us how to tie this one?” – Eric K. A: We’re […]
Avoid a wedding photo disaster! Every groom should be able to answer these 5 questions about his groomsmen’s suits.
Are double-breasted suits in style? Yes they are, old school is the new school. Here’s our introductory guide to the double-breasted suit.
To pleat or not to pleat, that is the question. Okay, maybe the topic of dress pants isn’t so dramatic as to invoke Shakespeare. But the question on pleated vs flat front when choosing dress pants begs an answer.
Linen suits have a reputation for being off-duty stalwarts, but we’ll show you how to celebrate take your linen suit to work day with these five tips for dressing them up.
These eight suit combinations will have your tried and true blue suit working overtime.
Looking to build a suit that shows your unique style? It’s easier than you think. Start here.
The right suit accessories add personality to your style and break up the monotony of your daily office attire. Here are the 8 best suit accessories for men.
Kevin needed to know how to tie a bow tie. We explained it in graphic detail (and included a video too).
