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How to wear loafers: man in brown suede penny loafers, khaki chinos with a cropped hem and a navy sweater sitting on brownstone stepsHow to Wear Loafers with Chinos, Jeans and SuitsThe easiest way to wear loafers is with chinos or dark jeans hemmed to hit right at the ankle. Suede penny loafers keep things relaxed, while tassel and horsebit loafers in polished leather can go with a suit. Wear no-show socks in summer and socks that match your pants in fall and winter.Read more → Cocktail attire for men: a man in a midnight navy suit, white shirt and dark silk tie at an evening receptionCocktail Attire for Men: The Dark Suit, Done RightCocktail attire for men means a dark suit in navy, charcoal or black, a dress shirt, leather dress shoes and, in most cases, a tie. It sits one step above business wear and one step below black tie. The later the event and the more formal the host, the more classic your outfit should be.Read more → Winter outfit for men: a man in a knee-length charcoal overcoat over a flannel blazer and cream merino turtleneck on a cold city streetWinter Outfits for Men: Layer Smart, Look SharpThe best winter outfits for men run on three layers: a merino base that moves moisture off your skin, a warmth layer of knitwear or flannel that traps air, and an overcoat that blocks wind and wet. Each layer comes off on its own. That's how you stay warm at the bus stop and dry in a 70-degree office.Read more → Business casual dress code for men: man in a navy blazer, light blue shirt with no tie, gray wool pants and brown derby shoes in a bright officeBusiness Casual Dress Code for Men: Sharp at Work, No Tie RequiredBusiness casual is the office dress code one step below a suit: a collared shirt, chinos or dress pants, a blazer or fine knit and leather shoes, with no tie. It covers a normal workday with colleagues and clients. Jeans, sneakers and polos depend on your company and are the exception.Read more → How to wear a blazer with jeans: man in a brown tweed sport coat, light blue oxford shirt, dark jeans and suede loafers in a sunlit loftHow to Wear a Blazer with Jeans and Look SharpTo wear a blazer with jeans, pick a sport coat in a textured fabric such as tweed, flannel, hopsack or linen and pair it with dark, straight-leg jeans. The shoulders have to fit and the hem should land around the bottom of your seat. Your shirt and shoes then decide whether the outfit reads office, dinner or weekend.Read more → What shoes to wear with a suit: black oxfords, dark brown derbies and burgundy monk straps next to a navy suitWhat Shoes to Wear With a Suit: Style, Color and OccasionThe right shoes for a suit are smooth leather dress shoes: Oxfords with closed lacing are the dressiest, derbies the most versatile, and monk straps and loafers belong to more relaxed settings. Black goes with charcoal and black suits, dark brown with navy and gray. Match your belt to your shoes and your socks to your trousers.Read more → What to wear to a job interview as a man: candidate in a navy suit, light blue shirt and tie walking into an office buildingWhat to Wear to a Job Interview as a Man: Match the Dress CodeFor a job interview, men should dress one step above the company's everyday dress code. In finance and consulting that means a suit and tie, in most corporate offices a suit or a blazer, in tech a blazer with chinos. Research the dress code ahead of time and try on the full outfit three days before the interview.Read more → Smart casual dress code for men: man in an unstructured navy blazer, open-collar oxford shirt, dark jeans and brown suede loafers outside a restaurant at duskSmart Casual Dress Code for Men: Polished, Relaxed, Right for the RoomSmart casual is the dress code between weekend clothes and business wear: polished but relaxed, no suit and usually no tie. For men, that means a collared shirt or fine knit, chinos, wool pants or dark jeans, plus leather shoes or clean leather sneakers; a blazer is optional. You'll see it on invitations to dinners, happy hours, private parties and in creative offices.Read more → Business trip packing list: a man packs dress shirts, wool trousers, a merino sweater and leather shoes into a carry-on while his navy blazer hangs readyBusiness Trip Packing List: 1, 3 and 5 Days in a Carry-OnA business trip packing list starts with your calendar: One blazer you wear on the plane, two pairs of trousers and one shirt per day cover three days in a carry-on. Liquids go in containers of 3.4 ounces or less inside one quart-size bag, per the TSA 3-1-1 rule.Read more → Man decluttering his closet, sorting suits, dress shirts and shoes in a bright walk-in closetHow to Declutter Your Closet: A Method for Busy MenThe fastest way to declutter your closet is to answer two questions for every piece: How often do you actually wear it, and which occasion is it for? Track your outfits for 30 days, then work through five steps in about 90 minutes, and you keep only what works for meetings, dinners, weekends and travel.Read more → Capsule wardrobe for men: a short clothing rail with a navy blazer, oxford shirts, chinos, knitwear and leather shoes in navy, gray and khakiCapsule Wardrobe for Men: 30 Pieces, Sharp Every DayA capsule wardrobe for men is a set of about 30 pieces that all work together and cover client meetings, dinners, weekends and travel. Build it from the closet you already own: The pieces you wear most become the core, and you only buy what fills a real gap.Read more → Man planning his outfit with a wardrobe app on his smartphone in front of a neatly organized closetThe Best Wardrobe App in 2026: 6 Apps ComparedThe best wardrobe app depends on what you need at 7 a.m. For ready-made outfit suggestions based on weather and your schedule, look at maiasa and Acloset; to build outfits yourself, Fits and Stylebook. If you want closet stats or advice from real stylists, Whering and Indyx are built for that.Read more →