Just like your prized suits, your ties can also benefit from a seasonal rotation plan. Learn how to match your tie colors to the seasons.
Check out our foolproof guide to dressing up (even if you rarely get dressed up).
Even if you’ve never watched a horse race, let the spirit of the Triple Crown (starting with the most famous race of them all, the Kentucky Derby) inspire you to raise your weekend style this spring.
It’s not that you NEED to wear these items, but you really ought to rock them if you want to be considered stylish. Call them unneccesary. Call them the non-essential essentials. Whatever you call them, call on them when you want to step up your style.
We share the five essential bottles you need to stock your bar so you won’t go thirsty this spring.
If there’s one question we get around Black Lapel a lot, it’s “What are the best suits for men to wear for a job interview?” In the past we showed you how to play it safe with a charcoal suit. We stand by that advice for guys interviewing for jobs where doing things “by the […]
You’re in. You kicked some serious game. You made all the right moves. You were the perfect gentleman, but let it be known that you were, as the great 20th century romantic poet, Sir Mix-A-Lot, put it, “down to get the friction on.” And now, just as it’s time to close the deal, she gets […]
There’s a lot of buzz about wearable tech out there. We cut through the clutter and look at how to do hi-tech AND high style.
Make your look your own with these seven custom additions to your wardrobe.
This story was originally published in January of 2013, but we brought it back again for all you guys who need some good Valentine’s Day ideas… You’re not the average guy. She wouldn’t want to date you if you were. But thinking outside of the box for a date night to prove your above average […]
In the dead of winter you may reach for your dark gray suits, but you don’t have to leave the bold colors in the closet. We’ll show you how to liven up your look with three of the sharpest colors of the season.
Whether you are a coat collector or you don’t know your pea coats from your parkas, we’ve got you covered with this guide to the key coats in any man’s closet.
Winter is back, and so is our guide to keeping your shoes sharp through the snow and ice.
You’re suited up and about to step out in a jacket/hat/scarf combo that don’t mess around (like one of these). It’s blisteringly cold but you don’t want to screw up your look with a thick pair of mittens that could pass for Mom’s old potholders. How can you avoid frostbite while staying style savvy? Here […]
Looking to shake up your tux look and break a few black tie rules? Check out this guide that’ll help you zig when everybody else zags.
How do you put together a look that says festive without resorting to gimmicks like Christmas sweaters? Here are three looks that will have you rocking the house at this year’s office get together.
Bundling up shouldn’t mean burying your sense of style. Check out these four new suits that will have you looking cool and staying warm all winter long.
What can a play written over 400 years ago teach us about style? A lot, we learned, when we saw the Broadway production of Romeo & Juliet and talked with Costume Designer, Fabio Toblini, who gave the old play a jolt with a modern wardrobe.
Get your wardrobe ready with these tips for what to wear this Thanksgiving. Whether you’re noshing with friends, traveling to see family or hosting your own dinner, these tips help you tease out your personal style with an eye for comfort and customization.
Put on a tie made with a textured fabric, like wool or corduroy, and you’ll immediately wonder why you didn’t think of doing it sooner. We’ll excuse you if you have been locked in the smooth cell of silk tie jail for years. Most men have. We go to the store, or our favorite online […]
Remember when Halloween meant dressing up and putting on a paper mask that invariably malfunctioned two minutes into your trick-or-treating so you had to carry it around all night and you didn’t scare anyone? Things have changed. You can still take the opportunity to don a costume and enjoy the annual fright night festivities, but you’re […]
If you follow the rules of fashion religiously, you probably have this coming Monday marked on your calendar as the day you take all the white items in your closet to a storage facility where they will wait until Memorial Day. After all, it’s one of the oldest rules in the book: “Thou shalt not […]
Had your fill of Stars and Stripes Forever and other patriotic tunes? We have. The fireworks are over but the weekend’s just getting started. Keep the party going with this Spotify playlist of All-American dance music from Black Lapel. Like what you hear? Got a favorite party starter in your music collection? Let us know […]
The Fourth of July is just a week away. Chances are there’s some partying in your future and whether it’s the boss’ swanky shindig, a mini-vacation to the beach or just some good ol’ grillin’ in the yard, you ought to look good while giving your work gear a rest. Here are three ways to […]
He’s the anchor of your closet. He grounds your entire wardrobe. He has taken you from job interviews to weddings to dates to court dates (well…let’s hope more of the former and less of the latter). He is a trusted friend who stood by you through thick and thin. You have relied on him for […]
He taught you how to ride a two-wheeler, played catch with you out in the yard on countless summer evenings and cooked up plenty of lip-smacking BBQs for you and the fam’. But more than anything else, he taught you to be the man you are today. So, on Father’s Day, make sure you give […]
He taught you how to ride a two-wheeler, played catch with you out in the yard on countless summer evenings and cooked up plenty of lip-smacking BBQs for you and the fam’. But more than anything else, he taught you to be the man you are today. So, on Father’s Day, make sure you give […]
Party people, prepare yourselves! New Year’s Eve is imminent and the pressure is on. What pressure? The pressure of having a grand ol’ time of course – a night that you can’t quite remember is perfectly acceptable but a night that is not memorable is completely unacceptable. And with that, comes the pressure of bringing […]
If we had it our way this holiday season, we’d all be walking out to our driveways blindfolded to unwrap our very own Aston Martin DB9 with a giant red bow on top and Kate Upton sitting on the hood ready to show us how to do the Dougie. Unfortunately, gifts don’t always pan out […]
Halloween is always a highly anticipated event and for good reason: lots of parties, collective booziness, comical costumes and well, let’s be honest, tons of interestingly dressed (or under-dressed) ladies. It’s one of those nights where it’s really hard NOT to have a great time. But with Halloween just around the corner, you may be […]
