Suits 101
Suits 101: The Tie Clip

Suits 101: The Tie Clip

Ever lean forward while you are eating and get food on your tie? Ever go outside and have your tie flap around like a dog ear? Ever feel like just another guy in a tie, where you’re lost in a crowd? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you must not know how...
Suits 101: The Lapel

Suits 101: The Lapel

This lesson in the Suits 101 series shows the different types of lapels on a suit and what those various types of lapels are generally used for. The lapel is the part of the suit that runs from the collar bone to the top button on the inside seam where the suits meets itself. As a...
Suits 101: The Shirt

Suits 101: The Shirt

So far we’ve learned when to wear a suit, and what kind of suit to wear in those situations where one is recommended. Now, we will investigate which shirt you should wear under your jacket. To start, there are three general rules you should remember: contrast, contrast, and contrast. The key to looking sharp in...
Suits 101: What Kind of Suit to Wear

Suits 101: What Kind of Suit to Wear

Last class, we learned when you should wear a suit. Now that we have that (mostly) figured out, the next question you should ask your self is: what kind of suit should I wear? The short answer to this question is not the suit in the featured picture. I tried to think of exceptions to...
Suits 101: When to Wear One

Suits 101: When to Wear One

Knowing how to wear a suit serves little purpose unless one knows when to wear it. Technically, one could wear a suit at any time. However, this method is admittedly cumbersome, uncomfortable, and sometimes ostracizing. True, a gentleman should dress for success at all times, but sometimes it’s best to let loose and go the comfort route–but...
Suits 101: An Introduction

Suits 101: An Introduction

Suits 101 is a basic course in how to properly wear a suit. Too many 21st century men are still wearing suits in a manner that makes them look like a child walking around in daddy’s suit. The main theme of Suits 101 is simple: fit. The suit’s fabric color or pattern, while important, is...