8-Piece Holiday Party Selection

Not really into the whole ugly sweater themed holiday parties? Neither are we, which is why we decided to present you with some alternative options for your holiday party settings. These pieces will not only breathe holiday joy into your outfits, they’ll you keep you looking put together, and enhance your wardrobe for the long haul. 

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Bonobos: Unbutton Down Dress Casual Shirt (Navy Roses)

What a showstopper! Definitely our favorite in the selection. They’re roses, not Poinsettias, but they have “The Poinsettia Effect” by adding a pop of color and touch of fun to all atmospheres during the holiday party season. It has the feel of a casual shirt, with dress shirt construction, which means it seamlessly transitions between dressed up, dressed down, and tucked in, tucked out. For a party, imagine it with a rich, deep navy blue suit, with an extra button undone and a gold watch. To dress down, think rolled up sleeves, light blue jeans and casual sneakers for lunch or a weekend trip in the warmer months.

Mr P: Navy Unstructured Worsted Wool Blazer

There’s plenty to love about this particular blazer in addition to its amazing color. It’s constructed from worsted wool, meaning it’s finer and smoother than its fuzzy woolen counterparts. It’s unstructured, which allows it to break in and shape to your body over time, and it possesses one of our favorite sartorial sleeve details, working buttons! Throw in a center vent, and it begins to present itself as a bespoke jacket. It would pair exceptionally well with textured or patterned sweaters, and it also has a matching pair of trousers, if you want to up the ante and play with a full suit.

STB Copenhagen: Kelvin Suede Boot

Upgrade your every day brown shoes for something a little more clean, playful and sophisticated. These deep dark brown Chelsea boots feature a beautifully complementing almond colored sole. For your event, picture them with your blue suit. If you don’t want to make such a bold statement, go with your favorite pair of jeans and one of the sweaters you’ll find later down the page. Parties aside, this pair of boots makes a great addition to your wardrobe as an item you can trust to accompany all your styles, for many other occasions and seasons down the road.

Bonobos: Unbutton Down Dress Casual Shirt (Burgundy Ashgrove Plaid)

We wanted to provide you with another button down pattern option that wasn’t as flashy as the floral print. This Burgundy Ashgrove Plaid is more laid back and subtle, but still has an undeniable energy to it. Continue to leave that second button undone, as well as showcasing a fun watch to further personalize the outfit. If you want to pair it with dark jeans, complement with the above blazer and Chelsea boots to dress it up a little. It’s a piece that catches eyes without leaving you feeling as if you’re attracting too much attention.

Bonobos: Wool Blend Raglan Crew Neck Sweater

Strictly a casual guy? How about spicing things up by changing the color of your sweater? We are particularly fans of the rust color. It’s neutral enough to wear plenty of times in autumn/winter, and shines enough to be a pop of color. The glow contrasts nicely with any blazer or sport coat, and you can add more of this cinnamon color to your off duty looks by layering it on top of a light blue button down, with a pair of classic beige chinos and white sneakers. Leave the button down untucked and roll up your chinos to greater relax the vibe.

Norse Projects: Aros Cotton-Corduroy Trousers

When making occasion specific purchases, keep in mind the versatility of the pieces you’re purchasing. For example, if you are looking to enhance your style for the long haul, adding classic seasonal items to your wardrobe is essential. That’s where a pair of blue corduroys comes in. The shade, “Storm Blue,” will provide subtle contrast when paired with your rich navy blazer. This piece will also transition well from weekend to work by hopping in a pair of boots or dress shoes, as opposed to your casual sneakers.

Orlebar Brown: PEELE STRIPE Navy/Cloud Guernsey-Knit Jumper

This sweater was crafted to be warm, durable and comfortable for fisherman. Orlebar Brown added some tailoring, and nice detailing. Notice the buttons on the shoulders; they also show up again just above the ribbed sleeve cuffs. It’s a uniquely styled classic piece that adds personality to your party look, and builds your wardrobe simultaneously. Considering you can probably wear this piece through an entire summer in London, it also pulls double duty offering you a wide range of seasonal ensembles, as well as dressed up, dressed down options. Go playful or sophisticated by layering over a white button down shirt, with a pair of dark blue jeans. Step in fancy shoes to dress it up, your favorite sneakers to dress down and personalize, or wade through your pier boot and boat shoe options if you want to play up the nautical vibe.

Bellerose: Basolan Wool Sweater

This clean looking sweater from the Belgian brand Bellerose features perhaps the most gorgeous color in the selection. Throw on that navy suit for an understated yet intriguing vibe, or wear on its own to make it truly stand out. You can even wear this piece on a cool summer night, in a pair of white or khaki chinos, with espadrilles or driving shoes. This outfit also works as a comfortable, yet put together option for train and air travel.  

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