The Valenfold Journal

A navy double-breasted tuxedo tailored to measure
How to Measure Yourself for a Made-to-Measure Suit
A simple, step-by-step guide to taking accurate measurements at home for a suit, tuxedo or tailcoat. Read more...
Ivory Victorian tailcoat suit for a wedding groom
Choosing a Victorian Tailcoat for Your Wedding
Colour, fabric, waistcoat and fit: how to choose a Victorian or gothic tailcoat suit that looks right on your wedding day. Read more...
Chocolate brown Regency tailcoat suit with ivory waistcoat on a sunlit terrace
What to Wear to a Regency Ball: A Gentleman’s Guide
From the cut of the tailcoat to the colour of the waistcoat, how to dress for a Regency or Bridgerton-style ball. Read more...
A black tailcoat tuxedo, the foundation of white tie dress
Black Tie vs White Tie: A Gentleman’s Guide to Formal Dress Codes
The two most formal dress codes explained: what each one means, what to wear, and how to get the details right. Read more...