The Snaza Journal

Menswear, page 3

Menswear guides: ties and knots, suits and tailoring, dress codes and everyday style, for anyone who wears them.

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Guides on page 3

  1. Two young friends dance in casual black tops and loose bottoms outside a concert venue at dusk

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a concert

    Concerts have no dress code, but hours standing, crowd heat and bag rules do. What to wear to a stadium, club, lawn or symphony concert, for any age.

  2. A navy sweater layered over flannel sits with jeans boots a beanie and clear bag on a wooden bench

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a football game, in any weather

    What to wear to a football game, from a hot September tailgate to a freezing night in December: layers, shoes, team colors without a jersey, and the clear bag rule.

  3. A navy wool jacket and charcoal dress hang above a chair draped with a folded dark scarf.

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a funeral

    What to wear to a funeral or memorial for men and women: dark, simple and respectful clothing, family wishes, cultural customs, summer heat and what to avoid.

  4. Two gala guests in an emerald satin gown and a midnight tuxedo stand atop museum steps at blue hour.

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a gala

    Most galas are black tie or black tie optional. How to read the invitation, what women and men wear, whether a suit or trousers work, and what to avoid.

  5. A graduate in a black gown laughs with a friend while walking across a sunny campus lawn

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a graduation, as a graduate or a guest

    What to wear to a graduation: what to put under your gown, shoes you can walk and stand in, guest outfits for parents, outdoor ceremonies and the party after.

  6. An emerald velvet dress and a navy suit with burgundy tie are arranged with coordinating shoes on an off white bed.

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a holiday party

    How to choose a holiday party outfit for a work party, a friend's house or a cocktail evening: reading the invitation, outfits for women and men, fabrics and colors.

  7. Navy blazer and white shirt hang above dark loafers beside a plain leather folder in a softly lit room

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a job interview

    What to wear to a job interview: how to read the company, dress one step above daily wear, outfits for men and women, video interviews and what to avoid.

  8. A navy blazer and sage silk dress rest beside an intimate candlelit restaurant table set with linen and glassware.

    Dress codes

    What to wear to a rehearsal dinner

    What to wear to a rehearsal dinner: how to read the dress code, outfit ideas for guests, men, the bride and the parents, and the colors and details to avoid.

  9. A woman in a navy wrap dress and camel cardigan carries a cream scarf down church steps on an autumn morning

    Dress codes

    What to wear to church

    Church dress ranges from jeans to Sunday best. How to read a congregation, what to wear on a first visit, and what different traditions expect of guests.

  10. A navy blazer and two shirts hang above polished dark shoes and low heels against a softly lit off white wall.

    Dress codes

    What to wear to court

    What to wear to court as a defendant, witness, juror or observer: outfits for women and men, what not to wear, colors, security and video hearings.

  11. A couple in a deep green dress and navy suit walks toward a curved red carpeted staircase

    Dress codes

    What to wear to the opera or theater

    What to wear to the opera, from matinees to opening night: outfits for women and men, whether jeans are fine, and how to stay comfortable through a long show.

  12. A black tailcoat and white waistcoat hang beside a midnight blue gown with an untied bow tie and white gloves

    Dress codes

    White tie attire: the dress code for men and women

    White tie attire is the most formal evening dress code: a tailcoat, white waistcoat and white bow tie for men, a floor length gown for women. Every piece explained.

  13. Everyday style

    Birthday outfit ideas for dinners, parties and milestones

    Birthday outfit ideas for every kind of celebration: dinner, a night out, a daytime party, 21st and 30th birthdays, winter birthdays and what to wear as a guest.

  14. Everyday style

    Brunch outfit ideas for every season and occasion

    What to wear to brunch: the unwritten dress code, cute and casual brunch outfit ideas for women and men, plus looks for winter, fall, birthdays and bridal brunches.

  15. Everyday style

    Canadian tuxedo: how to wear denim on denim now

    What a Canadian tuxedo is, why it has that name, the simple rules that make denim on denim look intentional, and outfits for men and women that feel current.

  16. Everyday style

    Casual outfits for men, built from a few good basics

    Casual outfits for men for everyday, work, dates, casual weddings and every season, built from a short list of basics, with the fit and color rules behind them.

  17. Everyday style

    Date night outfits for every kind of date

    Date night outfits for dinner, drinks, movies, winter walks and nights in, for women and men, with how to match the place, stay comfortable and look like yourself.

  18. A man wears a brown felt fedora with a camel overcoat and charcoal scarf against a pale stone wall.

    Everyday style

    Fedora hat for men: how to wear one without looking costumed

    How to wear a fedora hat as a man: fedora vs trilby, felt or straw, brim width and fit, outfits that suit it, hat etiquette and care, plus notes for women.

  19. Everyday style

    Festival outfits that look good from noon to 2 a.m.

    Festival outfits for women and men that survive heat, dust, cold nights and long walks, with Coachella, EDM and rave looks, shoes, bags and a weather plan.

  20. Everyday style

    Going out outfits: what to wear for a night out

    Going out outfits for bars, clubs, dinners and house parties: formulas for women and men, winter nights, plus size fits, shoes and what to build from your closet.

  21. Dark indigo jeans have neat pale single cuffs with a selvedge line above brown Chelsea boots

    Everyday style

    How to cuff jeans: single, double and pinroll

    How to cuff jeans neatly: single, double, pinroll and Japanese cuffs, which jeans and shoes each one suits, and when to hem instead of rolling.

  22. A hand uses tweezers on a distressed knee in folded jeans beside sandpaper and a seam ripper.

    Everyday style

    How to distress jeans at home

    How to distress jeans by hand: sanded fades, white thread rips at the knee and a frayed hem, with where to place wear and how to keep holes from growing.

  23. Everyday style

    How to dress well as a man: fit, basics and outfits

    How to dress well as a man without a big budget: get the fit right, build a small wardrobe of basics, and put together casual, smart and seasonal outfits.

  24. A young woman compares a brown blazer with the cream jacket she wears beside a bed covered in outfit options

    Everyday style

    How to find your personal style, starting with your closet

    How to find your personal style by studying the clothes you already wear most: what to notice, how to keep simple notes, and when a style quiz actually helps.