What to wear to the casual and laid back Holiday party
Whether it’s a company Christmas Party, New Years, or just a bash at your house, over the next three days you’ll find three different suggestions on what to wear to one of the many holiday parties you’re sure to attend.
Location: Someone’s house, your favorite pub, a bowling alley, etc…
- Gap Grey Cotton Herringbone Blazer – $79.99 (reg. $98)
- Gap Navy Tattersall Shirt – $49.50
- Tommy Hilfiger 25th anniv. strap watch – $85.00
- Express Italian Merino Camel V-neck – $59.90
- Levi’s 501 – $39.99
- Florsheim Gaffney Wingtip Boot – $96.00 (reg. $120) Use code Link20
This one’s all about layering, shade contrast, and two simple patterns. Many guys assume that anything camel colored (aka, lighter brown leaning tan) has to be paired with other browns and earth tones. That’s not always the case. Camel looks great under a black or charcoal blazer, and the Express V-neck is slim and perfect for layering. Just make sure you’re wearing black shoes like the ready for slippery sidewalks Florsheim Gaffney wingtip boot.
The pattern on Gap’s new windowpane tattersall shirt is big enough to not conflict with the much smaller and more subtle herringbone in the blazer, and the bold stripes on the watch are even bigger than the tattersall. Go with the Levi’s 501 and its medium rise will hold your tucked in shirt better.
Nothing too showy, all extremely comfortable, much better looking than an old button up over a t-shirt. Catch any of the major pieces on sale and you’ll save a bundle.
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Excellent selections! Something like this is pretty much my go-to outfit for all such events.
I actually picked up that GAP shirt the other day too. Great pattern and colours and a decent enough fit… still kindof roomy (it IS gap after all) and I had to size down to a small to get a decent fit as the medium, which I almost always am, felt like a poncho. Interesting because I have an older Gap shirt that is a medium and it is much more fitted than this new one. But I suppose sizes are inflating to dampen egos everywhere. Since when is a 6’0 tall, 170 lbs guy a small?
Joe, are you saying a pair of dark brown, casual wingtips wouldn’t work then? To me, they add a lot more than black.
I’m really looking forward to the next two in the series!
Cheers,
Ben
@Ben: Thanks for the kind words, and the review of the Gap Tattersall. Their fits can be all over the place. At least they’re not as huge as Old Navy though… For the brown wingtips, of course you could wear those. I just love those boots, and I think a lot of guys don’t think about Black and Camel going well together. I personally think it’s extra sharp.
Agreed: a fantastic look. And those boots do look superb.
Cheers,
Ben
Is that Florsheim code good for all of their shoes?
@Gary: Should be… if they’re over $100 I think.
With the jeans, I see the Levi 501’s recommended everywhere, but what would you recommend for those of us who aren’t fans of the button fly?
@Dan: If you’re on the leaner side, the 514 from Levi’s has a slightly slimmer cut than the 501, and comes with a zipper fly. If you’ve got some more bulk to you and your legs, I’d go with the authentic fit from GAP.
Am I missing the description on the watch? (beyond talking@the bold stripes). Thanks!
@Matt: If you click on the link in the bullet point that mentions the watch, you can get a good idea. I think it comes with two straps…