Formalwear

The well tied necktie. These days, in our "business casual" environment, the well tied necktie is becoming somewhat extinct. There will always be those occasions in which every guy...

Going to a formal event? Don't know how to tie a bow tie? Relax, it's not that hard. Most people rarely find themselves in the position of needing to tie a bow tie. Full Tuxedos are not worn as...

A chasuble is an outer garment worn by clergy members during the celebration of the Eucharist, primarily in the Western Catholic and Anglican churches.

When attending an event that requires a tuxedo, men must choose between wearing a cummerbund (which resembles a thicker belt) and a tuxedo vest. While the choice is often merely an aesthetic...

Casio was originally founded in 1946 as an electric calculator company. In subsequent decades it diversified into printers, computers and in 1974 it released its first wristwatch. Watches now...

What do you think of you when somebody mentions the pinstripe suit? Al Pacino in “Scarface”? An old uptight banker who is balding? Whatever your answer is, we can agree that pinstripe suits have...

Men's dress shirts are a little tricky to purchase, because of the way they are sized. They are not sized by small, medium, large, etc. They are sized by measurements of the neck and sleeve...

Rose boutonnieres dress up a tuxedo with sophistication and class. Roses are ideal flowers for boutonnieres because they hold up well without direct access to water, they're a good size, and come...

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First impressions are really important and you will only get a positive response if you are well-dressed with clean ironed shirt, wrinkle free trousers, haircut and above all clean shoes. Shoe...

A cummerbund is a wait sash that is worn with single-breasted tuxedos. The cummerbund is typically made of satin or silk and is considered a throw-back to popular fashion of the 1970s. The general...

When a formal event is approaching and a tuxedo is a must, it is very important to take the time to measure properly and accurately for a good fit. If a tuxedo does not fit properly, the entire...

The men's suit is not only the primary ingredient in professional attire, but with the addition of the vest it can be a stylish expression of your personal taste. A vest that's part of a...

In one respect, formal wear for men is simpler than formal wear for women. Women must choose between long dresses and short dresses, or perhaps pants. For men, formal wear means a suit. However,...

Prom is one of the most memorable events in the life of any high-school student. For most, prom is the first formal event of one's life. You'll be moving around, taking pictures and interacting...

The Mad Hatter from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is a classic character. There are two distinctly different directions that can be taken for making a Mad Hatter...

White tuxedos are much less commonly seen than black tuxedos, but if you're willing to look a little different, you'll need to know when to wear one. White tuxedos are meant to look cooler in hot...

Parties, events, outings, presentations, whatever public scene you are involved in, to leave a strong impression with the people surrounding you, being fresh is key. The first thing people do...

Military fashion has a long and distinguished history. The regalia of an army says a lot about its nation, its history and its approach to war. Military headgear has evolved dramatically through...

Formalwear can be difficult to customize for men, but learning to wear a pocket scarf will jazz up the suit and break the monotony. Wearing any square scarf or handkerchief folded into the pocket...

A dickie (sometimes spelled dickey or dicky) is a false shirt front made of a rigid material such as cellulose or a form of paper. You wear a dickie over an evening shirt or tuxedo shirt with a...

The tuxedo in its traditional black form is said to have been created in the 19th century by the British writer Edward Bulwer-Lytton as a romantic expression of his melancholy. The white jacket...

As a division of the military, the Navy has rigid, precise rules for how a naval uniform is to be worn. Uniforms are supposed to be worn with pride and professionalism, according to the U.S....

Formal affairs require formal attire. For men, this means wearing a tuxedo with a cumberbund. A cumberbund, also called a cummerbund, is a wide pleated sash, or waistband, worn instead of a vest....

One of the most tricky yet simplest things to learn how to do is how to tie a tie using a proper Windsor Knot. Whether you need to learn this because of a new job, your graduating from school,...

Tuxedos are black and white suits men wear to very formal events. The ensemble usually consists of black coat, vest, pants and tie and a crisp white shirt. When wearing a tuxedo, all the pieces of...

Need to tie a tie? Don't care or don't know what kind of knot to tie it in? Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to tie a tie ... simply and quickly.

Formal occasions, like weddings, parties and business engagements, call for formal wear. In today's casual culture, formal wear isn't worn as much as in the past. However, using correct fashion...

A cummerbund is a wide sash worn around a man's waist on formal occasions with a dinner jacket or tuxedo coat. The name is derived from an ancient Persian word for "waist band" and was adopted...

Having originated in the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine in 1989, the white coat ceremony is a ritual in some medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary medical, physical therapy,...

It can be a chore sometimes to purchase a gift for the men in your life. But instead of buying a gift, why not consider creating something you know they'll enjoy and actually use? Men always need...

Making sense of all the garments and accessories that constitute formal and black tie attire can be quite frustrating for a man. One of the factors that distinguish different styles of men's dress...

The bow tie and tuxedo shirt are a classic part of men's formal wear. Wearing them properly may seem easy enough, but a few tips can save you from any mistake in your outfit and perfect your...

A formal bow is also known as a bow tie. The formal bow is a necktie for men that is usually worn with formal clothes, such as a suit or a tuxedo. A formal bow is made up of a ribbon of fabric...

While we don’t see many occasions for bowties in our daily lives, they are still very popular, especially for black tie/white tie events, since they are formal without being professional and work...

Learning how to tie a bow tie can definitely come in handy. Bow ties are usually harder to tie than traditional longer ties.

Formal business attire is clothing meant for serious, professional occasions. Unlike "business casual," which leaves a lot of room for imagination, formal business is stricter, crisper and less...

A tuxedo shirt and tie are different than any other shirt and tie a man wears. They require more care, more preparation and more time to put on. Most men rarely wear a tuxedo shirt and tie. As a...

Formal dress for men always involves some sort of suit. However, depending on the level of formality, the suit will look more or less elaborate. There are also different accessories associated...

Men's formal wear has changed rather significantly over the past century. In the early part of the 1900s, formal wear for a man was quite an involved process that often required a dresser to help...

A suit is appropriate men's attire for most weddings. You might not want to look like all of the other guests at a wedding. If you go with a daring color choice for a suit, it can seem outdated or...

Buying a suit isn't as easy as a pair of paints and a shirt, you can't simply walk in, try on a suit, pay for it and leave. Instead there are "short" and "long" jackets, different pant sizes and...

A pant's "rise" refers to the measurement between the crotch of the pants and its top. However, due to the curvature involved, rise cannot always be deduced from the inseam and outseam...

Prom may be the first time you wear evening wear. A tuxedo can make you feel like anything from James Bond to a waiter. You'll have your prom pictures for decades to come so you want to look good...

The stately U.S. Marine Corps Dress Blues are highly symbolic uniforms that help set the Marines apart from the rest of the nation's armed forces. Perhaps the most elaborate of American army...

The concept of evening wear etiquette for men has been constantly shifting since the lax dress code that began to take shape in the late 1960s. It is sometimes a daunting task to determine what is...

Cotton sarongs are a versatile garment that can be worn as a bathing suit cover-up, as a skirt or even as a dress. Bring a sarong to the beach with tips from a vintage clothing specialist in this...

Dressing emo in the summer time involves accessorizing with pins and buttons, finding vintage pieces that follow the style and wearing blues and grays instead of black. Maintain an emo look...

Men's vintage shoes from the 1950s were flashy, pointed and shiny, and the same style still resonates today. Understand the influences of men's shoe fashion with tips from a vintage clothing...

Men's African leather hats come in a variety of forms, as they were used to identify the wearer's standing within the community. See different African hats with tips from a vintage clothing...