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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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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.

Style

Festive Attire & Creative Black Tie for Men

Festive attire doesn’t have to jingle—it needs to mingle. Learn how to choose festive holiday attire and get creative black tie ideas.

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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.

Wedding

How to Ask Groomsmen & Groomspeople

There's no wrong way to ask groomsmen, but we do have some suggestions for your groomsmen proposal.

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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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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

Formal Attire for Men: The Complete Hierarchy

Master the formal attire hierarchy from white tie to business formal so you dress appropriately for any occasion without second-guessing yourself. Understanding each dress code's specific rules eliminates confusion and...

Resources

Black Tie Optional: What to Wear as a Guest

Learn how to navigate black tie optional by choosing between a tuxedo and dark formal suit for men, or a floor-length gown and polished cocktail dress for women. Commit fully...

Resources

Groomsmen Suit Coordination: Match Without Looking Uniform

Learn how to coordinate groomsmen suits with visual cohesion by varying cuts and lapels while keeping color and formality consistent across your wedding party. The key is letting each groomsman...

Resources

Dallas Tuxedo Rental: Showroom Appointment & Fit Guarantee

Dallas grooms can book a personalized showroom appointment to work with a stylist on fit, fabric, and styling before committing to a rental. The Black Tux's fit guarantee ensures replacements...

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Year in Preview: Formal Wear Forecast 2026