The Journal

Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the art of dressing well.

Picking The Right Suit Material

Picking the right material for your custom suit can seem like a daunting task. In addition to the various styles, colors, and lapels that are made available on custom suits, there is also a great deal of variety when it comes to the fabric that holds it all together. While wool is generally considered the gold standard when it comes to suits and formal attire, some people swear by linen or even silk. Many others who buy suits directly off the rack may not even consider the fabric at all or have the mindset that it really doesn't matter. But as we will reveal in this article, it certainly does matter, perhaps more so than any other aspect of a custom tailored suit.

Style

The Best Vests To Go With Your Custom Suits

Not all vests are created equal. With a variety of styles and fabric options available, it can be sometimes hard to differentiate between what is acceptable at the office and what should be worn only on the golf course. In this article, we'll give you a rundown of the various common vest types, and which to wear to look your best!

Style

A Quick Guide To Necktie Knots

While bow ties are generally reserved for the most formal occasions such as black-tie dinners and weddings, the necktie is by far the most common form of neckwear in formal and professional worlds. And believe us when we say that this is an absolute godsend. However, the tie you decide to wear with a suit has the potential to make or break your entire formal ensemble. In this guide, we'll give you all the tools you'll need to increase your style sensibilities by using nuanced subtleties in the way you knot your neckties.

Cloth

This Year's Guide To Fall And Winter Suits

Fall is just around the corner, and we will ensure that you get into a custom suit that is not only stylish but also comfortable and warm for the latter part of the year. Here at Enzo Custom, we want to make sure that you stay warm without looking like you rummaged through a box that's been sitting in your closet for 10 years, and our style tips will keep you looking sharp, even when the weather is dull and dreary.

This month, we’re thinking about the difference between a suit that fits and one that belongs to you. Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the quiet details that make it personal.
— ENZO

Style

Pairing Shoes With Suits: A Proper Style Guide

If you are starting to build a wardrobe with various tuxedos, suits, pastel sport coats, and other formal evening ensembles, having a decent selection of shoes on hand can be equally important, especially as your rotation of clothes becomes more sophisticated. In this article we will give you all the style tools you'll need to pick the right shoes for the right outfit every single time.

Cloth

How To Keep Your Suits Looking Neat And Sharp When Traveling

A wrinkled suit can ruin an otherwise perfect day, especially when you're traveling. In this article we'll help you mitigate some of these problems that occur in transit, and we'll make sure that your suit stays crisp and clean so you'll have a leg up on the other guy vying for your potential new job at your next interview.

House Notes

A Complete & Comprehensive Guide In Tuxedo Styles For 2019

This comprehensive and complete guide in choosing the right tuxedo style, whether it is for a wedding or other formal event, will prevent you from wasting your time pouring over Google images for tux ideas. There are better and more efficient ways to approach formal tuxedos for men. Whether you are a stylish groom or just trying out the latest trends in suits, this guide will clarify every question you have about the tuxedo—the pinnacle of men's fashion and style.