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Year in Preview: Formal Wear Forecast 2026

Find out which styles are trending and get our style predictions for 2026 in our annual formalwear forecast.

2026 Cocktail Attire for Men: A Dress Code Guide

Cocktail attire for men means a tailored suit, dress shirt, tie, and leather dress shoes. It is dressier than business casual, but less formal than black tie. No tuxedo required....

Guides

How to Try On a Suit or Tuxedo

To check the fit, you need to know where to look. This guide will help you get the details right and learn how to try on any suit.

Wedding

Groomsmen Suit Ideas & Styles

Even with a small wedding party, that groomsmen suit or tux will have a big impact on the look and feel of your big day.

Style

In Rotation: The Dress Shirt

Same suit, different shirt — entirely different plans. We’ve been thinking about how much a shirt changes the vibe. One swap and suddenly you're dressed for a wedding, a dinner,...

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The Case for Khaki: Why a Khaki Suit Is the Best Choice You'll Make This Summer

Callum Turner showed up to his Sicilian wedding in a khaki suit and, honestly, we can't stop thinking about it. Here's why khaki might be the best call you make...

Style

2026 Cocktail Attire for Men: A Dress Code Guide

Cocktail attire for men means a tailored suit, dress shirt, tie, and leather dress shoes. It is dressier than business casual, but less formal than black tie. No tuxedo required....

Style

In Rotation: The Dress Shirt

Same suit, different shirt — entirely different plans. We’ve been thinking about how much a shirt changes the vibe. One swap and suddenly you're dressed for a wedding, a dinner,...

Style

Year in Preview: Formal Wear Forecast 2026

Find out which styles are trending and get our style predictions for 2026 in our annual formalwear forecast.

Wedding

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Wedding

Wedding Party Color Coordination

Get help matching suit colors, neckwear, and more with the David's Bridal collection, and coordinate complementary looks from The Black Tux.

Wedding

Groomsmen Attire: Outfit Your Crew

Find the perfect groomsmen attire for your wedding party and advice on coordinating groomsmen outfits with our help.

Wedding

Best Groomsmen Gift Ideas for 2025

Pass on the monogrammed flask and find the best groomsmen gift ideas for your wedding party in our updated guide for 2025.

Wedding

How Many Groomsmen Do I Need?

Deciding how many groomsmen you’ll ask to be in your wedding is more about the strength of your relationships than choosing the correct number.

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Prom

Prom Tuxedos 2025: Guide to Prom Tux Ideas

Explore the best prom tux ideas and get expert style advice and inspiration. We're here to help you win prom 2025.

Prom

Prom Outfits for Men (& Everyone, Really)

Don't spend your one free hour searching for men's prom outfits. Just use our guide and find prom suit ideas and looks that match your vibe.

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Guides

The Complete Guide to Formal Attire for Men: What to Wear and When

Dress codes can feel like an inside joke nobody explained. They're not — they're shorthand. A 2026 guide to men's formal attire, from white tie down to cocktail.

Guides

How to Measure for a Suit (What's My Suit Size?)

When it comes to formal wear, your fit is everything, which means it's critical to get your suit sizes right. Don’t sabotage your look by taking the wrong measurements.

Guides

How to Find Tuxedo Measurements & Sizes

Getting the perfect fit is as simple as getting your tuxedo measurements right. Find your tux sizes and learn how to measure for a tuxedo with our guide.

Guides

The Complete Guide to Suit Fabrics

Selecting the right suit fabric is one the most crucial decisions you'll make when investing in a new suit.

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Resources

Semi formal wedding attire that still photographs sharp

Master semi-formal wedding attire by choosing fabrics and fits that photograph sharp rather than flat or dated. Nail fit, keep your color palette clean, and let one thoughtful personal detail...

Resources

How to Choose a Jacket for Men’s Cocktail Attire

Learn how to select the right jacket by understanding cocktail attire's middle ground between business casual and black tie, then master fit essentials that matter most. Prioritize shoulder and sleeve...

Resources

Groomsmen Gift Budget: Spend the Same on the Best Man?

Set a realistic groomsmen gift budget between $25 and $75 per person, then decide whether your best man warrants a distinct present based on his role and relationship. Personalized items...

Resources

Steaming & Wrinkle Removal: What Works on Merino Wool Tuxedos

Merino wool tuxedos resist wrinkles naturally due to their coiled fiber structure, which springs back from creases better than standard fabrics. Proper packing, steaming techniques, and The Black Tux's fully-canvassed...

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Occasionally Formal

Year in Preview: Formal Wear Forecast 2026