Style Guide
Dress codes, decoded.
Four occasions, four codes. What the cloth, the lapel, and the fit should be — and why.
01 · Business
Business Professional
Navy, charcoal, or grey in Super 120s or finer wool. Notch lapel, two buttons, flat-front trousers. The cut does the talking — the colour stays out of the way.
Pair with a white or light blue shirt and a silk tie. Cloth to consider: Midnight Navy, Charcoal Pinstripe, Steel Gray.
02 · Wedding
Wedding & Formal
Midnight blue or black in wool or a cashmere blend. Peak lapel sets the formality; a three-piece finishes the picture.
Cloth to consider: Black Diamond, Midnight Cashmere, Royal Blue. Classic or slim fit — the photographs last longer than the trend.
03 · Evening
Cocktail & Social
Evenings give you room. Burgundy herringbone, forest green, a plum windowpane — bolder cloth, textured weaves.
A shawl lapel reads softer after dark; peak still works. Slim or modern fit keeps the line clean. Cloth to consider: Burgundy Herringbone, Forest Green, Plum Windowpane.
04 · Summer
Summer & Travel
Lighter cloth that breathes and shrugs off wrinkles. Linen blends, tropical wool, and hopsack weaves hold their shape in the heat.
Notch lapel, slim or standard width, modern fit. Cloth to consider: Linen Navy, Tropical Gray, Sand Hopsack.
House Rules
Four rules that outlast every trend
Fit First
How a suit fits matters more than what it cost. A well-fitted modest suit beats an ill-fitted expensive one, every time.
Fabric Matters
Super 100s and finer wool drapes better, breathes more naturally, and lasts longer than lower grades. The cloth is the investment.
Details Define You
Lining, buttons, pocket style — the small decisions separate a good suit from a great one. Choose details that sound like you.
Build a Foundation
Start with navy and charcoal, the two most versatile colours. Patterns and bolder cloth come after the foundation is set.
Begin
You know the code. Now cut the suit.
Pick the occasion, pick the cloth, and Kyle drafts the rest.