black tie
When it comes to celebrating the New Year, the old motto rings true: Fail to plan, or plan to fail. While you may have already given resolutions some thought and consider yourself ready for 2012, don’t forget to make the final night of 2011 one to remember. If you’ve not … Read More
There are many things a tie should not be: It should not be musical or flashy. It should not be funny, and it should never, ever be zany. It should work flawlessly with your outfit, neither drawing attention to itself, nor fading into obscurity. And while choosing the right tie is never entirely simple, if you find one that fits … Read More
This week finds me under pressure from my mother and fiancée to wear a boutonniere at the wedding. So far I’ve refused. I would rather keep the groom uniform as clean and unadorned as possible, going with a classic black shawl tuxedo with white shirt, black bow tie and black … Read More
Last week, we presented essential rules of style from menswear designer Philip Sparks. Today, we conclude the series. On plaid A great way to spice up a conservative suit is to wear a plaid shirt. It may not be appropriate for black tie, but it can still be quite formal. … Read More
