The Journal
Notes from the floor on dressing well: the dress codes, the occasions, and the pieces worth owning.
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How Much Does a Tailored Suit Cost in Australia?
Off the rack, altered, Made to Measure or bespoke: here's what a tailored suit costs in Australia, what drives the price, and which option makes sense for you.
The Tramps team6 min read Read the storyDressing for the calendar.
The racesWhat to Wear to the Races: A Man’s Guide to Spring Racing
Spring racing is the best-dressed day on the Australian calendar. Here's what to wear to the races as a man, from Derby Day black and white to Cup Day colour.
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WeddingsWhat to Wear to a Wedding as a Male Guest
Day or night, church or coast, here's what to wear to a wedding as a male guest: the suit, the shirt, the tie colour and the mistakes to leave at home.
6 min read
WeddingsWedding Suits in Wollongong: The Groom’s Guide
Getting married in the Illawarra? Here's how to plan wedding suits in Wollongong for the groom, the groomsmen and the fathers, from the first fitting to the big day.
6 min readDress codes, decoded.
What the invitation actually means. Tap a code for the full guide and the pieces that get it right.
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