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Style Scenario: What to Wear to a Dressed Down Holiday Party

December 5, 2018 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. First we went dressed up. Then it was somewhere in between. Now it’s time for a dressed down, but still put-together look for those parties that are more beer, cookies, & board-games, and less cocktails, appetizers, and schmoozing. (Top photo credit)

Style Scenario: What to Wear to a Dressed Down Holiday Party

The Henley: Banana Republic Waffle-Knit Henley – $32.70 ($54.50). Hey look! It’s green! How festive. And henleys are the rare shirt that can somehow look casual, but a little more purposeful than a t-shirt, all at the same time. Magic, right?

The Sweater: Goodthreads Soft Cotton Shawl Cardigan Sweater – $40. Inexpensive, extremely well reviewed, and ships fast and free. A perfect, super versatile layer.

The Vest: JCF Trekker Vest – $59.99 ($110). Layers, layers, layers. And a vest is perfect if you’re gonna shovel the walk/driveway as a thank you for your pal who’s hosting a big, laid back bash.

The Watch: Citizen Nighthawk – $189.98. Been getting a lot of mentions lately, but it’s a classic and a lot of watch for $190.

The Cap: Nordstrom 100% Cashmere Hat in Charcoal Heather – $46.56 ($69.50). A fair price, ships and returns for free, and Nordstrom house-brand stuff is usually well worth the price. I’ve found that a charcoal hat (not black, not navy, not ivory) is the color of winter hat that seems to go well with most everything.

The Belt: 1901 Dublin Horween Leather Belt – $69.50. Treat yo self to some fine leather goods. Made in the USA From Horween’s famous Dublin leather, which is a cowhide that’s been treated with the same (or similar?) mixture to Cordovan, making it super deep, rich, and interesting compared to flat and bland leathers.

The Host/Hostess Gift: Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. If the host is a bit of a beer drinker who’s maybe missing some of his warmer weather IPA favorites, bring a sixer of this. A good amount of crisp hoppiness, while still leaning on the malty backbone of winter ales. I look forward to this seasonal release every year… probably a little too much.

The Scarf: Barbour Fair Isle 100% Wool Scarf – $49.97 ($99). A little spendy, even on sale, but it’s all wool and Barbour knows a thing or two about heritage fall/winter wear.

The Gloves: Banana Republic Wool-Blend Snap Glove – $53.70 ($89.50). These mixed media types of gloves, especially the wool/leather options, are a perfect dressed-down glove that also looks just fine with a topcoat and suit.

The Boots: Made in Italy 1901 Stevens Waterproof Chukkas – $124.95. A basic suede chukka that’s made in Italy AND waterproof? For $125? Not bad at all. Ships and returns free since it’s made and sold by Nordstrom.

The Jeans: Levi’s 514 Straight Fit in Tumbled Rigid – $34.99. Standard Dappered. You know what we’re going to say here: “or, whatever your favorite brand and cut of dark wash jeans happens to be.” Still one of the best deals in the men’s classic style business. Thirty. Five. Bucks.

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