Men’s Going Out Guide

Understand dress codes, colour combinations, what shoes to wear and how your look should fit.

Dress codes have evolved to allow men to express their style in new ways.

Suede loafers for cocktail dress code with dark pants.

Men’s dress codes aren’t what they used to be.

The men’s fashion industry has evolved significantly over the last ten years, giving men more options to show their personality and curate a wardrobe that feels like them. Despite having more wardrobe choices, dressing has become more confusing.

What is cocktail attire for a wedding? Is it okay to wear loafers with a business dress code? If so, what type?

With men’s fashion influences, inspiring men’s style icons and sharp tailoring getting on the radar of modern men, it’s time to learn a new way to navigate dress codes.

“Even if you’re shopping designer, it doesn’t always mean you’re buying quality.”

— Alarna Hope, Men’s Summer Going Out Guide

What colour combinations look best in summer?

There are so many easy colour combinations you can make with just a few wardrobe staples. When the season changes from winter to spring, colours get lighter. Involving light colours in your wardrobe changeover will help bring your wardrobe into the sunny season.

Menswear trends will dictate what colours dominate a shopping season, but brands know to still bring out those wardrobe staples a guy needs in his wardrobe. Stocking up on a few neutrals, like white, sand, navy and grey will provide a versatile base that you can add any light colour to for summer.

In my Summer Going Out Guide, we have three pages of colour combinations you can use in your looks when heading out and about.

man in cocktail dress code for wedding

Are you ready for party season?

My Summer Going Out Guide includes:

  • A breakdown with real examples of the most common dress codes you’ll hear over spring and summer.

  • Shoes, accessories and fabric choice ideas for each dress code.

  • Alterations advice to get your fit perfect.

  • Three pages of colour combinations you can pull off.

  • Suiting lingo that will save you money, and keep your suit looking good.