What to Wear to a Gala: A Men’s Guide to Gala Attire
What to wear to a gala as a man: how to read the dress code, when to choose a tuxedo or a dark suit, and the shirt, tie and shoes that finish the look.
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How to Tie a Bow Tie: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Tie a bow tie in six steps, with tips on sizing a self-tie, keeping the bow even, and wearing it with a tuxedo, a dark suit, or cocktail attire.
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Black Tie Optional for Men: What It Means, What to Wear
Black tie optional means the couple would be happy to see you in a tuxedo, but a dark, formal suit is equally welcome. It is the invitation telling you the evening is dressy without requiring anyon…
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Evening Wedding Attire for Men: Suits, Tuxedos, Rules
Evening wedding attire for men means a dark suit or a tuxedo, depending on how formal the invitation is. Once a wedding starts after about five in the afternoon, the dress code moves up a level: de…
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The Complete Tuxedo Guide for Men
A tuxedo is one of the most recognizable garments in men’s formal wear — and also one of the most misunderstood. Most men only need one a handful of times, and every time there is a moment of uncer…
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Tuxedo vs Suit: What’s the Difference?
Tuxedo vs suit: both look sharp, both belong at formal events, and both will get you through the door. But wearing the wrong one is a mistake you will feel all night. The difference between a tuxed…
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Father of the Groom Outfit: What to Wear at Every Wedding
The father of the groom outfit sits at an intersection that most men do not navigate often: you are not in the wedding party, but you are in every photograph. You are not setting the dress code, bu…
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Black Tie Wedding Guest Attire for Men: What to Wear
Black tie wedding guest attire for men raises one question immediately: do you actually need a tuxedo? The short answer is yes. Black tie is the second-most formal dress code in the Western dress c…
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Groom Outfit Ideas: Suit and Tuxedo Options for Every Wedding
Groom outfit ideas start with one underlying fact: everything else in the wedding party calibrates off of what the groom wears. The groomsmen, the fathers, the guests – every attire decision made b…
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Groomsmen Attire Guide: Suits, Colors & Coordination
Getting groomsmen attire right means solving a coordination problem, not just a shopping one. You are dressing multiple people with different body types, comfort levels, and budgets, and the result…
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