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Welcome to Section 6!

We’re glad you’re here.

Our goal here at Section 6 Menswear is to provide you with the highest quality menswear we can while accommodating all of your needs.

Take a look around the site, and reach out to us on our “contact” page if you have any questions about the services and products we offer!

What Kind of Suit Do I Need?

This is one of the most common questions we get here at Section 6 Menswear, and while the easiest way is of course to have you come in and visit with us to get a personalized consultation, the popular blog The Art of Manliness has an excellent article on what they call “The Suit Ladder“.

Spoilers, but they recommend the following arrangement/order:

  1. Charcoal Grey
  2. Navy Blue
  3. Pinstripe or Plaid
  4. Black
  5. Everything Else

Now, we here at Section 6 would encourage you to come talk to us to get a more nuanced set of options provided to you depending on your specific needs and circumstances, but the Suit Ladder isn’t a bad place to start by any means.

Planning for your Event

Whether you’re hosting or attending an event, it’s always important to be prepared – yes, that age-old Boy Scout motto.

The first thing you should do is consider the location and weather – if you don’t do this, you’re liable to come dressed “correctly” for the occasion, but be uncomfortable the whole time. Not as extreme as wearing a parka in Arizona, but you get the idea.

Then, you’ll want to consider what is most appropriate for this type of event. Remember, the invitation is likely to contain some recommendations, but if it doesn’t, you’ll want to consider who is hosting and what type of event it is – those should provide you enough clues to get a general idea of what’s going to be appropriate, because remember, even a wedding might end up being far less formal than you’d expect, depending on who is hosting it.

Finally, consider style – what fits your personal style and meshes well with the event? For example, think about what color the wedding party will be in, or what accent colors are seasonable (bright or pastels for spring and summer, warm for fall, cool for winter… or turn that all on its head if you know what you’re doing).

Oh and also, don’t forget to have fun!