Appropriate Black Tie Attire
Many formal events go hand-in-hand with what we consider black tie functions. Black tie events can vary, and sometimes you will only know by the request listed on the invitation! Weddings may require black tie dress, as well as benefits, work functions, dinners, awards events, and galas. You’ll know whether black tie is required from the specifications made by your boss, your friend, or from the event details in your invitation or placard. more…
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A Quick Guide to Wearing Sandals
If there’s one thing that probably has bothered every guy at one time or another, it’s coordinating sandals with both casual and dressy outfits. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what goes with what, how to complement your very favorite outfit with sandals, and—even worse—exactly how to get your feet into sandal shape.
Years of sandal stress have helped me compile a short list of things we should—and should not—do when wearing sandals this spring. more…
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Style Primer: Cocktail Attire
History of Cocktail Attire
Cocktail parties are rumored to have gotten their name in the 1920s during Prohibition in the United States. Drinking alcohol was illegal, and social drinking moved to houses. Where you could find alcohol and set up a bar, people were sure to congregate. more…
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Find a Pair of Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
Looking for a hot pair of shades that will really flatter your face? Try these different shapes and styles to find the pair of sunglasses that works for your face shape. more…
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Style Primer: The Dinner Jacket
There used to be very few options for dinner jackets and formal wear. Where we used to have the options of “tails or no tails” for our tuxedos, now we can choose between lots of options. more…
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