formally speaking
May 01, 2016
4 minutes
BY LIBBY MACCARTHY PHOTOGRAPH BY JENNY DEMARCO PHOTOGRAPHY
The land of men’s formalwear can be intimidating to navigate, even for a guy who’s into dressing up. So before you go hunting for the threads that suit you best, read up on tips to rock that tux like a pro.
learn the lingo
Brush up on tux terminology and basic fashion rules to make suit shopping a snap.
1 collar
For a modern look, try a point collar (the standard style for button-down shirts). The wing-tip collar (the tux standard) is perfect for a formal soiree.
2 pocket square
No origami skills required—a crisp, solid-white square fold is always in style. If you opt for a printed pocket square, keep the boutonniere small and simple. Or consider pairing a plain
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