The Journal

• what to wear to graduation: a men's guide

  The gown is borrowed and the hood colour is chosen for you. The photographs, though, will sit on the family fridge for years. What you wear under...

• dress sock rules: what colour socks with a navy suit and brown shoes?

  The suit is navy. The shoes are brown. Then you sit down, and the pair you grabbed in the dark gets its moment. Socks are a small decision worth ...

• knit ties: when to wear one and how to tie it

  A good knit tie takes the starch out of tailoring. It brings texture to a plain shirt and gives a suit a more relaxed character. Choose the right...

• page boy and ring bearer outfits: small details, big day

  A place in the wedding party is a big deal when you’re small. Getting dressed for it should be the easy part. For a page boy or ring bearer, start...

• linen ties: how to wear the summer tie

  The invitation says smart. The forecast says summer. Your usual shirt and jacket can stay; the tie is where we would change the mood. Wear a linen...

• what should the father of the bride wear?

  Your daughter’s wedding puts your outfit in the frame all day, from the walk down the aisle to the speech and the dance floor. Good tailoring and...

• shirt collar types explained: the italian collar and beyond

  Your tie can be beautifully knotted and your shirt can still feel a little off. Often, the collar is doing the arguing. For everyday work and wed...

• how long should a tie be? tie length guide in cm & inches

  Your tie should finish with its wide tip at the top to middle of your belt buckle when you stand naturally. Without a belt, use the waistband as y...

• how to stay cool in a shirt and tie: a guide for hot days

  A hot commute can test a good outfit before the day has even started. Whether you're heading to the office or an outdoor wedding, you want a shir...

• non-iron vs easy-iron shirts: what's the difference?

  At OTAA, our rated Classic Fit Non-Iron shirts score DP 3.5 for smoothness after washing; Easy-Iron, DP 3.0. Non-Iron keeps pressing to a minim...

• slim fit vs classic fit shirts: which should you buy?

  By OTAA · The Fit Edit · Updated 11 October 2026 Keep your collar size. Change the fit. Slim Fit shirts follow the chest and taper at the wai...

• christmas gifts for men who dress well

  The best Christmas gifts for men who dress well are the pieces they would choose themselves. Look at what he already wears, then pick a tie in his...

• work christmas party outfits for men: sharp looks, festive details

  For a work Christmas party, choose a well-fitting shirt, trousers and shoes that suit the venue. Add a jacket and tie for a dressier dinner, or we...

• year 12 formal and prom outfits for guys: your first big night, sorted

  OTAA · The JournalThe occasion edit Style / Year 12 formals & prom Year 12 formal & prom:your first big night, sorted. The suit is only ...

• what to wear to a summer wedding: sharp looks for warm days

  For a summer wedding, wear a well-fitting cotton dress shirt, a tie and lightweight tailoring for cocktail or formal invitations. Start with cott...

• melbourne cup 2026 men's style: the shirt, tie & accessory guide

  For Melbourne Cup 2026, wear a well-fitting dress shirt, a tie with personality and a considered pocket square with your favourite tailoring. A wh...

• where does rfk get his ties from?

  Where does RFK Jr. get his ties from? OTAA. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wears skinny ties from OTAA, an Australian menswear brand founded in Melbourne ...

• dressing like nat king cole

  We know Nat King Cole from his famous jazz hits such as Unforgetable, Mona Lisa, When I Fall in Love , Sweet Lorraine, and many others. However, wh...

• the best dressed men of the 92nd academy awards

    Here it is, the biggest awards ceremony of the year, the big one that actors world over and practically the entire movie industry has been waitin...

• the best dressed men of the 73rd bafta awards

  Traditionally the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) was a smaller and quieter affair just before the Academy Awards, meant to ...

• oscars red carpet 2019: the battle for best dressed

  The glamour and glitz of the 91st Academy Awards has just swung by in all its glory and didn't fail to deliver on the fashion front. Amongst the v...