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Style Scenario: The Dressed Up Holiday Party

December 8, 2014 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. To the long-time readers of this corner of the web… a tieless suit is pretty familiar. But  just because it’s been done before doesn’t make it the wrong play. If you’re headed to a dressed up affair, whether it be a work holiday party or New Year’s, one way to look more dashing (while dashing through the snow) and less like you just walked out of a job interview, is to lose the tie. Not comfortable w/out one? Wear one that’s solid w/ some texture.

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The Suit: Suitsupply Napoli Mid Grey – $399. Mid grey for an evening event? Absolutely. Everybody else is going to be in charcoal, black, or some sort of wintery brown sportcoat/tweed number. So even though it’s a grey, it’ll stand out just enough color-wise. The newest addition to Suitsupply’s $399 lineup. Half canvas. Italian wool. Nice price.

The Shirt: John W. Nordstrom® Trim Fit TEXTURE Dress Shirt – $52.90 ($89.50). The texture is key here. It’s a little tough to see online, but there’s a bit of a tux-shirt feel going on. Good for the winter, and it’ll keep the white shirt next to a grey suit from looking too stark and blank.

The Pocket Square: The Tie Bar “Ballard Plaid” Black & Navy Flannel – $8. Hints of blackwatch without being that precise tartan. If you’ve got a blackwatch pocket square, then by all means. A bit of color and pattern for this outfit. If you’re concerned about the pocket square slipping down into your pocket all night, use a fashion anchor.

The Watch: Skagen “Holst” Multi Function – $108.75 ($145). Quite possibly the slickest, sharpest, cleanest looking dress watch for around a hundred bucks. (OR… if you prefer an automatic movement, use the code GRNMON14 on this black on black Orient Bambino, and the price drops to a silly low $102.53. Code expires 12/10.

The Shoes: Rochas Double Monk Strap – $148. Right. Not unexpected. But a pair of conservative black lace-ups here might make you look like you just “forgot” to wear a tie (sidenote: who has ever “forgotten” to wear a tie? That hypothetical concern is pretty much a fabrication by the anti-tieless lobby). Those double monks are from Yoox, but if you want free shipping/returns, try these from Nordstrom. Feeling gutsy? Try these suede tassel loafers from Dune.

The Belt: Stafford Reversible Leather Belt – $18.75 w/ OURFRND ($25). Nicely shaped buckle. Reversible. Fair price.

The Socks: Nordstrom Over The Calf Wool Blend Socks – $14.50 A perfect thickness in a breathable wool blend. Also, the over the calf helps keep your socks up all night, instead of risking annoying slouching down around your ankles.

The Collar Assist: Wurkin Stiffs – $20 & White Covered Power Magnets – $15. Go the the cheaper route on the stays if you’d like, but the covered buttons are a nice bit of extra camouflage. The do have cheaper white magnets, but that set doesn’t come with a set of blue for other shirts.

The Topcoat: Stafford Wool Blend Topcoat in Navy – $112.99 w/ OURFRND. One of the year’s best. Some might think it’s a couple inches too long, but that’s a minor quibble at this price. Decently warm. 63% wool. Made in the Dominican Republic. Has gone for $99 in the past. (NOTE: The code is “OURFRND”… no “IE” in there).

The Scarf: J. Crew Cashmere in Black & Natural Plaid – $82.50 w/ MERRYMERRY. Expensive, but now 25% off with the code. And it’s cashmere. More proof that black and tan (even if it’s a very light tan) go well together.

The Gloves: Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Gloves – $88. Lotta looks. Lined in wool, but not too bulky for the rest of the outfit. Will often go on sale direct through RL or sometimes at Macys. Ships & returns free via Nordstrom.

Coming up tomorrow: A style scenario for a smart-casual party. Not quite as dressed up. On Wednesday, a much more dressed down/laid back style scenario for a holiday get together…
Top Photo Credit: Luca Sartoni

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Watches Tagged With: holiday parties 2014, style scenario

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