The Men's Dress Code Course
Look the Part.
Every Time.
For ages 16-22 · No experience needed
Most guys never got taught this. We break down everything — from matching your belt to your shoes to nailing a room before you say a word.
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Modules 1-3 - Pencil Sketches
The Anatomy
of a Sharp Look
Study the lines before you wear the clothes. Every detail matters — from the shoulder seam to where the tie lands.
Module 1 - The Suit
Two-Button Suit Anatomy
Shoulder seam at the edge. Half-inch shirt cuff visible. Tie tip at the belt buckle. Only the top button fastened — never the bottom.
Module 5 - Business Casual
Blazer + Chinos + Loafers
The power combo. Open collar Oxford shirt, well-cut chinos, brown leather loafers. Belt matches the shoe. Every time.
Module 2 - Ties
The Half Windsor Knot
Symmetrical, medium-sized, works on every collar. The only knot you need to know at your age. Tip touches the top of the belt buckle.
Module 3 - Belt & Shoes
The Match You Can't Break
Black belt with black Oxfords. Brown belt with brown loafers. Match the buckle metal to your watch. Zero exceptions.
Non-Negotiable
The Laws of
Dressing Well
01
Belt always matches shoes
Black leather shoes = black belt. Brown shoes = brown belt. The buckle metal matches your watch too. This is the most visible mistake men make and the easiest one to fix.
02
Fit beats price every time
A $100 suit that fits is sharper than a $600 suit that doesn't. Get it tailored. A tailor costs $25–50 and completely transforms the way a suit looks on your body.
03
Show your shirt cuff
Half an inch of shirt cuff should show below your jacket sleeve. None showing means the jacket is too long. This single detail signals you know what you're doing.
04
Tie tip at the belt buckle
The tip of your tie lands at the top of your belt buckle — not above, not below. Tuck the narrow blade into the keeper loop at the back of the wide blade.
05
Three colours maximum
Any outfit uses no more than three colours. Navy, white, grey, and brown are neutrals and don't count. More than three starts looking unintentional and busy.
06
Never button the bottom button
On a two-button suit, only the top button is fastened when standing. Bottom stays open — always. On a three-button: middle button only. This is a hard rule.
Module 4 - Color Theory
Suit Color &
What Goes With It
Start with the suit and build outward. These combinations always work — no second-guessing needed.
Suit Color
Navy
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White shirt - Burgundy tie - Black Oxfords
Suit Color
Charcoal
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White shirt - Navy tie - Black Oxfords
Suit Color
Mid-Grey
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Pale pink shirt - Navy tie - Dark brown shoes
Suit Color
Tan / Brown
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White shirt - Forest green tie - Tan loafers
"The clothes don't make the man — but they make the first impression before the man can."
Sharp Dressed - The Men's Style Course
Module 5 - Business Casual
The Unwritten
Rules, Written Down
Business casual doesn't mean casual. It means intentional — without the tie. Here's exactly what that looks like.
Wear This
Well-fitted chinos in navy, khaki, grey, or olive
Tucked, pressed Oxford button-down shirt
Navy or charcoal blazer over a collared shirt
Brown leather loafers or clean Chelsea boots
Clean polo shirt in a solid, neutral colour
Belt always matches shoes — even when casual
Never This
Jeans — even dark wash, even under a blazer
Graphic tees or any visible logo clothing
Trainers or sneakers with chunky soles
Hoodies or zip-up sweatshirts of any kind
Shorts — regardless of the weather
Wrinkled or visibly unironed clothing
Occasion Quick Reference
Job Interview
Full Suit
Always dress one level above what they wear day-to-day.
Client Meeting
Blazer + Chinos
No tie needed. Always clean and pressed though.
Wedding Guest
Suit Required
Check the invite. Some are black tie.
Networking Event
Smart Casual
Blazer + button-down, no tie. Clean leather shoes.
First Date
Smart Casual
Dark chinos, clean shirt, leather shoes. Effort matters.
Module 6 - Capsule Wardrobe
10 Pieces.
Every Occasion Covered.
You don't need a lot — you need the right things. These 10 pieces give you 20+ looks and cover 95% of occasions from 16 to 22 and beyond.
1
Navy Suit
Your anchor piece. Interviews, weddings, formal events.
2
White Dress Shirts x2
Pairs with everything. Iron them.
3
Light Blue Shirt
Slightly more casual than white. Still sharp.
4
Navy Blazer
Elevates any chino or trouser instantly.
5
Chinos x2
Navy + khaki. The backbone of business casual.
6
Black Oxford Shoes
Formal events and suits. Non-negotiable.
7
Brown Leather Loafers
Business casual gold. Dress up or down.
8
Belts x2
One black, one brown. Always match the shoe.
9
Ties x2
Burgundy + navy. Covers every formal occasion.
10
Pocket Square
White linen. Complements, never matches the tie.