The Journal

• how to wear a green tie: sage, olive, emerald and forest

  Wear a green tie with a white shirt and a navy, grey or tan suit. Choose sage for a soft daytime look, olive for earthy warmth, emerald for a rich...

• suit accessories: the essentials and the order to buy them

  The best suit accessories for men earn their place one at a time. Start with the pieces you can wear repeatedly, then add the ones your shirt, tro...

• how many ties does a man need? building a tie rotation

  A tie drawer usually grows by accident: a gift, a wedding, a sale. A rotation is the same drawer, built on purpose. For the rest of the kit, see o...

• what tie goes with a grey suit? light grey and charcoal

  Navy and burgundy ties are the easiest choices with a grey suit. With light grey, try pale blue, blush pink or terracotta for a softer daytime loo...

• how to wear a burgundy tie (and burgundy vs maroon)

  A burgundy tie earns its place by making familiar clothes look considered. The navy suit stays. So does the white shirt. Explore burgundy ties or ...

• self-tie vs pre-tied bow ties: which should you buy?

  Choose a self-tie bow tie for a knot with character; choose a pre-tied bow tie for a polished finish without the practice. Both have a place. The ...

• your first work wardrobe: the graduate starter kit

  For a five-day office week, we would build towards five shirts, three ties and one belt. Start with white, blue and a fine stripe, add navy and bu...

• what tie goes with a light blue shirt?

  The light blue shirt is usually the easy part. Then you hold three ties against it and somehow leave wearing the same one as last week. For the re...

• father’s day ties, done properly

  A Father’s Day tie should earn a place outside its box. Monday morning, a family wedding, the restaurant he likes to dress up for: the right gift ...

• men's dress codes explained: smart casual to white tie

  Smart casual starts with a collared shirt and tailored separates; business formal adds a suit and tie. On a modern formal wedding invitation, a...

• tie colour meanings: what your tie says about you

  Same navy suit, same white shirt. Red gives it presence, navy keeps it composed, and blush takes it towards a wedding. For the rest of the kit...

• kentucky derby men's style guide

  You don’t need a pastel suit to look the part at the Kentucky Derby. A familiar navy jacket can do a great deal with the right horse tie. By OTAA ...

• how should a dress shirt fit? a 7-point fit checklist

  By OTAA · The Fit Checklist A business shirt can look sharp until you sit down, reach for your coffee or put on a tie. The right fit handles all ...

• groomsmen gifts they'll actually wear

  Your groomsmen give up a weekend, plan a buck’s party and stand beside you in every photograph. A thank-you gift they wear on the day does double ...

• tie patterns explained: repp, club, paisley, foulard and more

  A navy suit and white shirt can take a neat dotted tie or a tie full of orange flowers. The pattern decides how much attention the outfit asks f...

• 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...