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Renting vs Buying a Wedding Suit: Pros, Cons and Costs

Renting a wedding suit in Australia typically costs $150–$500 for a complete outfit, while buying a quality off-the-rack suit runs $600–$1,500. Renting is cheaper upfront and requires no long-term ...

Corporate Dress Codes Decoded for the Modern Office

Hybrid work removed the written dress code from most modern offices. Here are the four main corporate dress codes, from most to least formal: Business Formal: Matching suit and tie, dark colours, ...

What Is the Best Brand for Men's Shirts?

The best brand for men's shirts depends on your body shape, budget, and how formal you need the shirt to be. This guide compares eight brands available through Men's Suit Warehouse, from budget-fri...

How to Choose a Tie Colour That Matches Your Suit

The rule isn't to match your tie to your suit; it's to choose a contrasting colour that suits it. Pick a tie that's a shade darker or lighter than your suit, in a colour that also appears somewhere...

Peak Lapel vs. Notch Lapel: Which Suit Jacket Is Right for You?

You've probably stood in a suit shop and nodded confidently when someone mentioned the lapel style. This is the guide for everything that comes after the nod. The lapel is a small detail that does ...

Cocktail Attire for Men: What to Wear and How to Style It

You've got an invitation in hand and three words on the dress code line: cocktail attire for men. Most men know it's not black tie. They know it's not business casual. Beyond that, the brief gets m...

What Is Smart Casual for Men?

Smart casual is a dress code that penalises you for trying too hard and not trying hard enough, sometimes at the same event. No wonder it trips many men up. The good news is that once you understan...

The Best Suit Brands in Australia

Finding a sharp, perfectly fitted suit is an investment in your confidence and personal style. Whether you are prepping for a high-stakes corporate meeting, a day at the spring racing carnival, or ...

What to Wear to the Races: The Complete Dress Code Guide for Men

Race day is one of Australia's great dress-up occasions and one of the few events left where turning up in a sharp suit is not just acceptable, but expected. The problem is that the dress code chan...

Black Tie Dress Code for Men

Heading to the races? Discover what to wear to the races as a man - from formal enclosures to casual racedays, winter outfits, and Australian racing events. A black tie invitation is one of the bes...

Groom and Groomsmen Suit Ideas: How to Style Your Wedding Party

“We Want to Match… But Not Look Identical” Styling a wedding party sounds easy until you actually start doing it. One person wants classic black suits. Another wants linen because “the wedding’s ou...

How to Tie a Half Windsor Knot in 9 Easy Steps

There are a handful of skills that separate a well-dressed man from everyone else. Tying a proper Half Windsor knot is one of them. It's not the most complicated knot, that's partly the point. The ...