Notes from
the shop floor.

Style guides, tuxedo timelines, and menswear advice from the team — written for grooms, students, and working men across Virginia.

Prom

Prom Tuxedo Guide for Blacksburg & Virginia Tech Area Schools

Everything Blacksburg, Auburn, and Eastern Montgomery students need to know about renting a tuxedo for prom — colors, fit, timing, and group rates.

January 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Weddings

A month-by-month timeline for getting the groom, groomsmen, and fathers fitted, coordinated, and ready.

December 3, 2025 · 6 min read

Homecoming

Homecoming is a step less formal than prom. Here's when to wear a suit, when to go full tuxedo, and how to stand out.

August 18, 2025 · 4 min read