Image used with permission by copyright holderThe leaves are turning, pumpkins are showing up on doorsteps and romance is in the air. Before you know it, it’s time for that fall wedding that has been on you calendar for the last few months. What should you wear? Ditch the seersucker suit you work to that summer wedding and go for something a little heavier. We opted for the classic and affordable Express Glen Plaid Photographer three-piece suit. Layer a pink shirt, like the Tommy Hilfiger dress shirt, under it, put on a darker tie, like the Armani one pictured above, and stick on some dance-floor-worthy shoes (we opted for an Oliver Spencer pair). Now you’re all set to celebrate this special occasion!
Express Glen Plaid Photographer Suit Jacket, $223.50 at express.com; Express Glen Plaid Photographer Suit Vest, $73.50 at express.com; Express Glen Plaid Photographer Suit Pant at express.com; Alfred Dunhill Stainless Steel Roller Cufflinks, $285 at neimanmarcus.com; Tommy Hilfiger Dress Shirt, $42.99 at macys.com; Armani Collezioni Basket Neat Silk Tie, $175 at neimanmarcus.com; Oliver Spencer Derby Shoe, $462 at oliverspencer.co.uk.
Formal wear for men: Your complete guide for holiday gatherings
Look your best when everyone else is trying to
You may not realize it, but you need to upgrade your formal wear to be at the top of your game. When the holiday season comes around, you'll get invited to countless parties, get-togethers, and soirees. Many of them, at least nowadays, will be come as you are, meaning they don't really care what you wear and there's no specific dress code.
In the olden days, a party such as this was a formal event: tuxedo, bow tie, and your best behavior. While you may think we are beyond the days of The Great Gatsby, you, above others, as a loyal reader of The Manual, should know better. Everything comes back around, and you need to be ready with a deep knowledge of formal wear for men.
Be unapologetically dressed up with Paul Stuart fall 2024
New twists on a classic New York look
There is something to be said about success and longevity in the menswear business. Sure, there are plenty of brands that pop up regularly, sometimes petering out in a short time, sometimes becoming a mainstay in the world of men's closets. To do the latter is hard enough, but to do it in New York City is a feat all in itself. Almost a century ago, Paul Stuart set out to be the premier men's clothier for guys everywhere. Eighty-six years later, they are the last remaining haberdashery on Madison Ave and combine classic NYC, Savile Row, and the Silver Age of Hollywood to create an aesthetic no man should be without. The Paul Stuart Fall 2024 line looks back at that success with the Pause for Reflection campaign in one of New York's most historic and picturesque locations, Montauk.
Pausing for reflection in Montauk
There is a serenity in staring at the ocean. There is no beginning, no end, only the present moment for reflection on your past and future. Maybe that is why we have been drawn to it since the beginning. Montauk has been a refuge for New Yorkers since New York has been home to New Yorkers. Paul Stuart takes their classic aesthetic to the coast to pause for a moment, reflect on their past looks, and create attractive twists for their future. Traditional fits with modern colors and everyday staples with unique patterns make up a collection to lift your wardrobe to the next level.
Make sure you're always looking your best in black tie
Everyone remembers where they were the first time they watched James Bond walk into the shot wearing a tuxedo. Whether you were introduced to the tuxedo by Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, or someone in between, the tuxedo is part of their image. Everyone from Jay Gatsby to Danny Ocean has rocked the tuxedo in the best ways. Most of us tried to recreate the look when it came around to prom, to varying results. But now we can help you figure out how to wear a tuxedo to keep up with the men above.
While we can't guarantee you will pass as 007, throw the best Gatsby party, or pull off the heist of the century (we definitely don't suggest giving this a shot), we can tell you that if you follow these tips, you will put them all to shame.
When to wear a tuxedo
