How to Dress for a Holiday Party, Men’s Outfit Ideas
Holiday season is finally here! And with the holidays come holiday parties… thus perpetuating the yearly question: What should you wear to all of your end-of-year gatherings?
Here’s the scoop: In 2024, we’re moving away from classic suit and tie ensembles in favor of relaxed silhouettes and non-traditional layering.
Trending texture-forward statement pieces, colorful cardigans, bold patterns and fresh layering combinations create the perfect opportunity for men to lean into their creative side! It’s easy to feel out of your comfort zone if you’re new to exploring standout texture, color or pattern. That’s why we’ve come up with a few simple guidelines to get you started.
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What Keeps The Look from Being Too Casual, Sloppy or “Weird”:
The best way to keep standout pieces appearing balanced within your outfit is to surround them with elevated yet simplistic basics.
Examples:
-A velvet Blazer worn with a basic silk blend tee or polo, a great trouser, and finished off with boots, leather sneakers or loafers for your office party.
-A fuzzy plaid statement cardigan paired with a silk-blend black tee and trousers or dark jeans, , and finished off with boots for a stylish holiday dinner gathering.
What to Wear to an Office Party
For many, office parties have shifted into a confusing gray area between dressed up and casual.
This can be addressed with thematic festive pieces and maintaining an elevated look through smart layering/interesting texture.
Example: Define your outfit with a snappy holiday blazer in velvet, corduroy or leather and layer it over a silk blend tee, polo shirt, mock neck or turtleneck sweater. Finish the look with trousers and boots or loafers.
Check out this blazer layering inspo from Mr. Porter & Banana Republic:
Some inspiration for what to layer under your blazer:
What to Wear to a Home or Semi-Casual Gathering
This year’s Holiday sweaters and cardigans aren’t like your grandma’s brightly colored Santa sweaters!
Play with 2024’s greatest sweater trends.
Pattern: Plaid, houndstooth, stripes, fair isle
Texture-heavy: Boucle and fuzz
Color (Saturated, but not overt): Thematic holiday reds, winter greens, fall orange
Silhouette: Polo sweater, cardigan, mock neck, funnel neck
What to wear with it: Pair with trousers or jeans and leather sneakers
We love these festive polo-sweaters in Plaid, Red Velour, Stripe and Fuzzy Pine Green:
Festive Going out Look, Define it With the Jacket
If you’re headed to an outdoor event or need to lean into another casual yet elevated gray area, pair a thematic jacket over a tee, polo or sweater and trousers or jeans.
Here’s some jacket layering ideas from Mr. Porter:
The Men’s Holiday Edit: It’s All About Texture, Pattern and Color
Enjoy our edit of starter-friendly standout pieces that feel fresh, unique and festive.
Shop our favorite festive men’s layers below:
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