Susan Kim.

Susan Kim’s focus at The VOU is men’s occasion dress codes, including business, cocktail, formal and casino dressing. Her coverage addresses the question behind an invitation or venue rule, which is what the stated requirement means for the outfit you need to assemble.

Her subject areas include suits, tailored separates, shirts, footwear and accessory coordination, with attention to the differences between levels of formality. This focus keeps the host’s or venue’s actual instructions central. General conventions can help interpret a brief, but a particular event may have requirements that need checking before an outfit is chosen.

Susan’s approach connects those requirements with practical wardrobe planning. Readers can consider which garments they already own, which details need attention and how the finished combination works in the intended setting. The aim is to make occasion dressing easier to navigate, helping men arrive with clothing that fits the brief while remaining comfortable and consistent with their personal style.