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Suitsupply Havana Suit
Suits8.6
Suitsupply

Suitsupply Havana Suit

  • Relaxed classic fit
  • Half-canvas construction
  • Soft unstructured shoulder
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Hugo Boss Huge/Genius Slim-Fit Suit
Suits9.2
Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Huge/Genius Slim-Fit Suit

  • Modern slim-fit tailoring
  • Premium wool craftsmanship
  • Versatile formal styling
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Suit
Suits8.6
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Suit

  • Classic roomy fit
  • Half-canvas tailoring
  • Timeless business style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Calvin Klein Slim Fit Suit
Suits8.6
Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Slim Fit Suit

  • Modern tailored silhouette
  • Versatile stretch fabric
  • Affordable premium quality
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Wool Suit
Suits9.0
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Wool Suit

  • Premium Italian wool
  • Timeless tailored silhouette
  • Half-canvas construction
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Tommy Hilfiger Modern Fit Suit
Suits8.6
Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger Modern Fit Suit

  • Modern tailored fit
  • Stretch comfort fabric
  • Versatile formal wear
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Perry Ellis Slim Fit Suit
Suits8.6
Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis Slim Fit Suit

  • Modern slim silhouette
  • Soft wool-blend comfort
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Suit
Suits8.2
Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Suit

  • Modern slim-fit tailoring
  • Stretch comfort fabric
  • Budget-friendly brand suit
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Indochino Custom Wool Suit
Suits8.8
Indochino

Indochino Custom Wool Suit

  • Made-to-measure precision fit
  • Premium wool fabric choices
  • Affordable custom tailoring
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Jos. A. Bank Traveler Collection Suit
Suits8.8
Jos. A. Bank

Jos. A. Bank Traveler Collection Suit

  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
  • Machine washable design
  • Travel-friendly tailored fit
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Men's Wearhouse Executive Suit
Suits8.6
Men's Wearhouse

Men's Wearhouse Executive Suit

  • Free tailored alterations
  • Classic professional silhouette
  • Wide range fits
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Zara Slim Fit Blazer Suit
Suits8.2
Zara

Zara Slim Fit Blazer Suit

  • Modern slim silhouette
  • Affordable formal style
  • Lightweight all-day comfort
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Express Extra Slim Suit
Suits8.2
Express

Express Extra Slim Suit

  • Modern extra slim fit
  • Stretch wool-blend comfort
  • Customizable separate sizing
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Bonobos Jetsetter Suit
Suits8.6
Bonobos

Bonobos Jetsetter Suit

  • Wrinkle-resistant travel fabric
  • Tailored stretch comfort
  • Easy-care fabric
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
J.Crew Ludlow Suit
Suits8.6
J.Crew

J.Crew Ludlow Suit

  • Italian wool fabric
  • Half-canvas construction
  • Modern slim fit
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Banana Republic Slim Suit
Suits8.4
Banana Republic

Banana Republic Slim Suit

  • Modern slim-fit tailoring
  • Half-canvas construction
  • Versatile for work or events
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Nautica Modern-Fit Suit
Suits8.6
Nautica

Nautica Modern-Fit Suit

  • Comfortable stretch fit
  • Classic tailored look
  • Budget-friendly formalwear
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Haggar Premium Suit
Suits8.4
Haggar

Haggar Premium Suit

  • Wrinkle-resistant stretch fabric
  • Affordable professional style
  • Classic tailored fit
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Van Heusen Flex Suit
Suits8.4
Van Heusen

Van Heusen Flex Suit

  • All-day stretch comfort
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
  • Slim modern fit
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Vera Wang Slim Fit Suit
Suits8.6
Vera Wang

Vera Wang Slim Fit Suit

  • Modern tailored silhouette
  • Quality wool-blend fabric
  • Great value formalwear
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Michael Kors Classic Suit
Suits8.8
Michael Kors

Michael Kors Classic Suit

  • Tailored slim-fit design
  • Premium stretch wool blend
  • Versatile formal styling
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Paul Smith Tailored Suit
Suits9.2
Paul Smith

Paul Smith Tailored Suit

  • Premium Italian wool
  • Signature striped lining
  • Modern slim-fit tailoring
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Giorgio Armani Formal Suit
Suits9.2
Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani Formal Suit

  • Italian luxury craftsmanship
  • Timeless tailored silhouette
  • Premium wool blend
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Ermenegildo Zegna Suit
Suits9.4
Ermenegildo Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Suit

  • Italian luxury craftsmanship
  • Premium Trofeo wool
  • Timeless tailored silhouette
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Canali Wool Suit
Suits9.2
Canali

Canali Wool Suit

  • Italian wool craftsmanship
  • Breathable half-canvas build
  • Timeless tailored silhouette
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Brioni Bespoke Suit
Suits9.6
Brioni

Brioni Bespoke Suit

  • Fully bespoke fit
  • Hand-stitched Italian craftsmanship
  • Premium luxury fabrics
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Hart Schaffner Marx Suit
Suits9.2
Hart Schaffner Marx

Hart Schaffner Marx Suit

  • Full canvas construction
  • Premium wool fabric
  • Made in USA
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Oscar de la Renta Formal Suit
Suits9.2
Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta Formal Suit

  • Italian wool luxury
  • Half-canvas tailoring
  • Timeless formal elegance
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Original Penguin Slim Fit Suit
Suits8.6
Original Penguin

Original Penguin Slim Fit Suit

  • Modern slim-fit tailoring
  • Premium wool-blend fabric
  • Versatile for office or weddings
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Geoffrey Beene Suit Separates
Suits8.2
Geoffrey Beene

Geoffrey Beene Suit Separates

  • Custom jacket-pant sizing
  • Affordable wool-blend quality
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Hugo Boss Slim-Fit Tuxedo
Tuxedos9.2
Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Slim-Fit Tuxedo

  • Premium Italian wool
  • Tailored slim fit
  • Satin lapel detailing
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Classic Tuxedo
Tuxedos9.0
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Classic Tuxedo

  • Timeless black-tie elegance
  • Premium wool-blend fabric
  • Classic tailored silhouette
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Calvin Klein Slim Fit Tuxedo
Tuxedos8.6
Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Slim Fit Tuxedo

  • Modern slim tailored fit
  • Classic satin lapel styling
  • Affordable black-tie option
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Black Label Tuxedo
Tuxedos9.2
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Black Label Tuxedo

  • Italian hand-tailored construction
  • Timeless black-tie elegance
  • Premium silk-wool blend
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Jos. A. Bank Traveler Collection Tailored Fit Tuxedo
Tuxedos8.4
Jos. A. Bank

Jos. A. Bank Traveler Collection Tailored Fit Tuxedo

  • Wrinkle-resistant travel fabric
  • Classic satin peak lapel
  • Affordable formalwear option
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Men's Wearhouse Tuxedo Rental
Tuxedos8.4
Men's Wearhouse

Men's Wearhouse Tuxedo Rental

  • Nationwide fitting convenience
  • Free alterations included
  • Great for group events
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Vera Wang Tuxedo
Tuxedos8.8
Vera Wang

Vera Wang Tuxedo

  • Slim modern silhouette
  • Satin peak lapels
  • Designer look affordable price
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Perry Ellis Slim Fit Tuxedo
Tuxedos8.6
Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis Slim Fit Tuxedo

  • Modern slim fit
  • Satin lapel detailing
  • Budget-friendly formalwear
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Indochino Custom Tuxedo
Tuxedos8.6
Indochino

Indochino Custom Tuxedo

  • Made-to-measure precision fit
  • Hundreds of style combinations
  • Affordable custom tailoring
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Suitsupply Tuxedo Jacket
Tuxedos8.8
Suitsupply

Suitsupply Tuxedo Jacket

  • Modern slim silhouette
  • Premium satin detailing
  • Affordable formal tailoring
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Dress Shirt
Shirts9.0
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Dress Shirt

  • No ironing needed
  • All-day crisp look
  • Durable tailored fit
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Van Heusen Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt
Shirts8.8
Van Heusen

Van Heusen Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt

  • Stays wrinkle-free
  • Easy-care fabric
  • Professional everyday style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Calvin Klein Slim Fit Dress Shirt
Shirts8.6
Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Slim Fit Dress Shirt

  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
  • Tailored slim fit
  • Office-ready style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Shirt
Shirts8.8
Charles Tyrwhitt

Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Shirt

  • Wrinkle-free all day
  • Tailored professional fit
  • Easy wash and wear
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Eton Contemporary Fit Shirt
Shirts9.2
Eton

Eton Contemporary Fit Shirt

  • Swedish craftsmanship
  • All-day collar structure
  • Roomier comfortable fit
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Thomas Pink Royal Oxford Shirt
Shirts9.2
Thomas Pink

Thomas Pink Royal Oxford Shirt

  • Luxury Royal Oxford weave
  • Tailored formal silhouette
  • Classic British craftsmanship
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Dress Shirt
Shirts8.8
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Dress Shirt

  • Tailored slim fit
  • Premium cotton comfort
  • Classic formal styling
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Tommy Hilfiger Regular Fit Dress Shirt
Shirts8.6
Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger Regular Fit Dress Shirt

  • Classic roomy fit
  • Wrinkle-resistant cotton fabric
  • Versatile formal-casual style
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Hugo Boss Slim Fit Dress Shirt
Shirts9.2
Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Slim Fit Dress Shirt

  • Tailored slim silhouette
  • Premium cotton comfort
  • Wrinkle-resistant finish
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Express Extra Slim Dress Shirt
Shirts8.4
Express

Express Extra Slim Dress Shirt

  • Modern slim tailored fit
  • Wrinkle-resistant non-iron fabric
  • Crisp all-day formal look
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
J.Crew Ludlow Dress Shirt
Shirts8.4
J.Crew

J.Crew Ludlow Dress Shirt

  • Tailored slim fit
  • Matches Ludlow suits
  • Crisp cotton poplin
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Nordstrom Trim Fit Dress Shirt
Shirts8.6
Nordstrom

Nordstrom Trim Fit Dress Shirt

  • Tailored trim fit
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
  • Office-ready style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Geoffrey Beene Sateen Shirt
Shirts8.6
Geoffrey Beene

Geoffrey Beene Sateen Shirt

  • Subtle luxurious sheen
  • Wrinkle-resistant all day
  • Easy machine wash care
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Kenneth Cole Slim Fit Dress Shirt
Shirts8.6
Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Slim Fit Dress Shirt

  • Slim tailored fit
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
  • Office-ready style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Perry Ellis Non-Iron Dress Shirt
Shirts8.6
Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis Non-Iron Dress Shirt

  • Wrinkle-free all day
  • Classic professional fit
  • Easy care fabric
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Vineyard Vines Performance Dress Shirt
Shirts8.8
Vineyard Vines

Vineyard Vines Performance Dress Shirt

  • Stretch comfort fabric
  • Wrinkle-resistant design
  • Breathable all-day wear
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Repp Stripe Tie
Neckwear9.0
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Repp Stripe Tie

  • Classic repp stripe pattern
  • Premium Italian silk
  • Holds knot all day
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Silk Tie
Neckwear9.0
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Silk Tie

  • Genuine silk luxury
  • Classic versatile pattern
  • Hand-finished craftsmanship
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Tommy Hilfiger Solid Tie
Neckwear8.6
Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger Solid Tie

  • Luxurious silk feel
  • Classic versatile design
  • Durable long-lasting quality
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Hugo Boss Silk Tie
Neckwear9.2
Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Silk Tie

  • Luxury mulberry silk
  • Timeless formal elegance
  • Premium gift packaging
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Vineyard Vines Printed Silk Tie
Neckwear9.0
Vineyard Vines

Vineyard Vines Printed Silk Tie

  • Vibrant signature prints
  • Luxurious silk feel
  • Classic preppy style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Eton Silk Tie
Neckwear9.2
Eton

Eton Silk Tie

  • Pure mulberry silk
  • Italian craftsmanship
  • Perfect knot retention
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Nordstrom Men's Shop Tie
Neckwear8.8
Nordstrom

Nordstrom Men's Shop Tie

  • Luxurious silk feel
  • Versatile classic pattern
  • Reliable knot structure
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Charles Tyrwhitt Silk Tie
Neckwear9.0
Charles Tyrwhitt

Charles Tyrwhitt Silk Tie

  • Pure silk luxury
  • Classic formal style
  • Sharp knot retention
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Kenneth Cole Reaction Patterned Silk Tie
Neckwear8.6
Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Reaction Patterned Silk Tie

  • Genuine silk construction
  • Classic versatile pattern
  • Great value luxury
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Calvin Klein Slim Tie
Neckwear8.6
Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Slim Tie

  • Modern slim fit
  • Premium silk feel
  • Affordable designer quality
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
The Tie Bar Solid Bow Tie
Neckwear8.6
The Tie Bar

The Tie Bar Solid Bow Tie

  • Affordable formal elegance
  • Easy adjustable fit
  • Wide color selection
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Silk Bow Tie
Neckwear9.2
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Silk Bow Tie

  • Luxurious pure silk
  • Classic timeless patterns
  • Durable formal wear staple
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Vineyard Vines Printed Bow Tie
Neckwear8.8
Vineyard Vines

Vineyard Vines Printed Bow Tie

  • Luxury silk material
  • Signature preppy prints
  • Adjustable comfortable fit
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Formal Silk Bow Tie
Neckwear9.2
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Formal Silk Bow Tie

  • Luxurious silk finish
  • Quick pre-tied wear
  • Timeless formalwear staple
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Hugo Boss Pre-Tied Bow Tie
Neckwear8.6
Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Pre-Tied Bow Tie

  • No-tie convenience
  • Premium silk finish
  • Classic formal style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Oxford
Shoes9.2
Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Oxford

  • Goodyear welt construction
  • Lifetime recrafting option
  • Classic formal silhouette
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Cole Haan Grand OS Oxford
Shoes8.8
Cole Haan

Cole Haan Grand OS Oxford

  • Lightweight all-day comfort
  • Formal look, athletic feel
  • Versatile suit-ready style
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Florsheim Berkley Cap Toe Oxford
Shoes8.8
Florsheim

Florsheim Berkley Cap Toe Oxford

  • Goodyear welt durability
  • Classic cap toe styling
  • Resolable leather construction
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Stacy Adams Madison Cap Toe Oxford
Shoes8.6
Stacy Adams

Stacy Adams Madison Cap Toe Oxford

  • Classic formal silhouette
  • Comfortable all-day wear
  • Affordable premium look
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Johnston & Murphy Melton Cap Toe
Shoes9.0
Johnston & Murphy

Johnston & Murphy Melton Cap Toe

  • Timeless cap-toe elegance
  • Premium leather craftsmanship
  • All-day formal comfort
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Bruno Magli Raging Oxford
Shoes9.2
Bruno Magli

Bruno Magli Raging Oxford

  • Italian leather craftsmanship
  • Sleek formal silhouette
  • Comfortable all-day wear
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Clarks Tilden Cap Oxford
Shoes8.6
Clarks

Clarks Tilden Cap Oxford

  • Classic cap-toe styling
  • All-day cushioned comfort
  • Premium leather construction
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
ECCO Melbourne Tie Shoe
Shoes8.8
Ecco

ECCO Melbourne Tie Shoe

  • All-day comfort technology
  • Premium leather craftsmanship
  • Classic formal versatility
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Kenneth Cole Design Oxford
Shoes8.6
Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Design Oxford

  • Classic cap-toe design
  • All-day comfort insole
  • Premium leather construction
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Hugo Boss Leather Oxford
Shoes8.8
Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Leather Oxford

  • Timeless oxford silhouette
  • Premium calf leather
  • Versatile formal styling
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Formal Vest
Waistcoats8.8
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Formal Vest

  • Premium wool tailoring
  • Adjustable fit strap
  • Timeless formal versatility
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Suitsupply Wool Waistcoat
Waistcoats8.8
Suitsupply

Suitsupply Wool Waistcoat

  • Premium pure wool
  • Slim tailored fit
  • Versatile formal styling
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Jos. A. Bank Formal Vest
Waistcoats8.4
Jos. A. Bank

Jos. A. Bank Formal Vest

  • Adjustable custom fit
  • Classic formal design
  • Affordable quality fabric
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Men's Wearhouse Tuxedo Vest
Waistcoats8.6
Men's Wearhouse

Men's Wearhouse Tuxedo Vest

  • Adjustable custom fit
  • Classic formal styling
  • Includes matching bow tie
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Wool Dress Vest
Waistcoats9.0
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Wool Dress Vest

  • Luxury merino wool
  • Tailored slim fit
  • Classic formalwear staple
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Allen Edmonds Leather Belt
Accessories9.2
Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds Leather Belt

  • Full-grain leather quality
  • Matches dress shoes perfectly
  • Made in USA
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Leather Dress Belt
Accessories8.8
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Leather Dress Belt

  • Premium full-grain leather
  • Classic formal design
  • Durable buckle construction
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Leather Dress Belt
Accessories8.8
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Leather Dress Belt

  • Full-grain leather quality
  • Classic formal buckle
  • Pairs with dress shoes
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Cole Haan Men's Feather Edge Leather Dress Belt
Accessories8.8
Cole Haan

Cole Haan Men's Feather Edge Leather Dress Belt

  • Premium full-grain leather
  • Classic feather-edge stitching
  • Versatile formal styling
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Hugo Boss Leather Belt
Accessories9.0
Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss Leather Belt

  • Premium Italian leather
  • Classic formal design
  • Durable metal buckle
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
The Tie Bar Pocket Square
Accessories8.6
The Tie Bar

The Tie Bar Pocket Square

  • Matches Tie Bar neckties
  • Affordable premium fabric
  • Clean hand-finished edges
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Silk Pocket Square
Accessories9.0
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Silk Pocket Square

  • Genuine mulberry silk
  • Hand-rolled edges
  • Classic formalwear accent
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Eton Patterned Pocket Square
Accessories9.2
Eton

Eton Patterned Pocket Square

  • Luxury silk fabric
  • Hand-rolled edges
  • Refined pattern design
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Ralph Lauren Linen Pocket Square
Accessories9.0
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Linen Pocket Square

  • Luxurious Italian linen
  • Hand-rolled edges
  • Timeless formalwear accessory
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Trafalgar Formal Suspenders
Accessories9.2
Trafalgar

Trafalgar Formal Suspenders

  • Premium leather craftsmanship
  • Elegant black-tie styling
  • Adjustable all-night comfort
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Silk Suspenders
Accessories9.2
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Silk Suspenders

  • Luxurious silk fabric
  • Secure adjustable fit
  • Timeless formal patterns
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Cufflinks Inc. Silver Cufflinks
Accessories9.0
Cufflinks Inc.

Cufflinks Inc. Silver Cufflinks

  • Elegant formal accessory
  • Durable sterling silver
  • Secure all-day fit
5 specs · 4 prosRead review →
Brooks Brothers Sterling Cufflinks
Accessories9.0
Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Sterling Cufflinks

  • Timeless sterling silver design
  • Secure, reliable closure
  • Elegant gift packaging
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Suitsupply Milano Fit Wool Suit
Suits8.8
Suitsupply

Suitsupply Milano Fit Wool Suit

  • Slim modern silhouette
  • Premium pure wool
  • Half-canvas construction
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Southwick American Made Suit
Suits9.2
Southwick

Southwick American Made Suit

  • Full canvas construction
  • Made in USA
  • Heritage tailoring quality
5 specs · 6 prosRead review →
Allen Edmonds Strandmok Cap Toe Oxford
Shoes9.2
Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds Strandmok Cap Toe Oxford

  • Goodyear welt construction
  • Resoleable for longevity
  • Made in USA
5 specs · 5 prosRead review →
Dress code decoder

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Black tie, done properly

The most codified dress code there is: a dinner suit, a white shirt, a bow tie and shoes that shine. The fun is in the details, from satin facings to the studs and links on your cuffs.

  • Tuxedo in black or midnight
  • Bow tie, never a long tie
  • High-shine oxfords
  • Suspenders over a belt

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