With the holiday season in full swing, you need to dress appropriately for every party on your schedule.
This article has been updated to include some of the new holiday party formats that the year 2020 could potentially present us. Regardless the party format though, looking good is a must! Hence, here’s what you can wear to a holiday party in 2020.
Family Dinner
A holiday dinner at your family’s house doesn’t necessarily require dressy attire, but you should appear put-together and comfortable. Consider a cozy shawl cardigan or another holiday staple — a fair isle sweater — over an oxford shirt and paired with chinos or jeans.
For relaxed dressing with a contemporary spin, make a dark green fair isle shawl cardigan and khaki chinos your outfit choice. If you want to instantly bump up this getup with one single item, why not enter brown leather casual boots into the equation?View Details
Team a navy shawl cardigan with black jeans to pull together an interesting and modern-looking laid-back outfit. Want to go easy on the shoe front? Add a pair of blue low top sneakers to the mix for the day.View Details
Go for a straightforward but at the same time casually cool choice by pairing a navy fair isle crew-neck sweater and black chinos. Put a dressier spin on an otherwise mostly casual look by finishing off with a pair of burgundy leather oxford shoes.View Details
When the setting permits laid-back dressing, opt for a brown fair isle crew-neck sweater and charcoal jeans.View Details
Party With Friends
For a look that conveys the laid-back spirit of the evening, opt for a plaid shirt and chinos. To up your style game a notch, throw on a blazer (you can ditch it when the party gets hot).
If you prefer relaxed combinations, why not take this pairing of a charcoal blazer and charcoal cargo pants for a walk?View Details
Combining a navy blazer with tobacco chinos is an on-point option for an effortlessly sleek ensemble.View Details
A black wool blazer and khaki chinos are the kind of a winning look that you need when you have no extra time.View Details
Combining a dark brown blazer and navy jeans is a surefire way to infuse personality into your closet.View Details
Office Holiday Party
Your work party outfit will depend on the formality of your office. For a casual after work party you can dress just a little bit better than your average Wednesday and take inspiration from the smart casual looks above. However, if your office party is on the fancier side and the invitation reads cocktail attire, opt for a killer suit and a tie (which you can lose if your boss isn’t wearing one).
This pairing of a navy fur collar coat and a dark green suit is incredibly sharp and creates instant appeal. Go off the beaten path and spice up your getup by sporting a pair of black suede brogues.View Details
This ensemble proves it is totally worth investing in such elegant menswear items as a navy vertical striped suit and a light blue dress shirt. Put a more casual spin on an otherwise sober ensemble by finishing off with a pair of brown leather double monks.View Details
Definitive proof that a navy suit and a white dress shirt are amazing when worn together in a polished outfit for a modern gent. Make this ensemble more fun by finishing with dark brown woven leather derby shoes.View Details
A navy suit and a light blue long sleeve shirt? Be sure, this getup will make ladies go weak in the knees. For a more polished take, finish off with a pair of dark brown leather oxford shoes.View Details
Holiday Zoom Party
There are plenty of activity ideas for an online Christmas party available on the Internet. So a virtual party over Zoom can actually be a big fun. Online or offline, a holiday party calls for a proper and festive outfit. Here are a few ideas.
A smart casual pairing of a navy fair isle crew-neck sweater and charcoal herringbone wool dress pants can be appropriate in a great deal of occasions. Let your outfit coordination prowess truly shine by rounding off this look with white low top sneakers.View Details
You'll be surprised at how very easy it is for any gent to throw together this relaxed outfit. Just a red print crew-neck sweater and black chinos. Finishing with black leather chelsea boots is an effortless way to breathe a touch of polish into your outfit.View Details
This pairing of a violet blazer and a burgundy print crew-neck sweater is a lifesaver when you need to look sharp but have no extra time.View Details
Team a tobacco print short sleeve shirt with beige dress pants and you'll create a sleek and sophisticated outfit.View Details
Marrying a blue blazer and navy dress pants will create a classic, masculine silhouette. Complement your look with a pair of burgundy leather tassel loafers and the whole look will come together perfectly.View Details
Teaming a white and black print long sleeve shirt with charcoal dress pants is an amazing choice for a smart and refined outfit. If you need to instantly up the style ante of your look with shoes, complete this ensemble with a pair of black leather derby shoes.View Details
Go for smart style in a charcoal suit and a multi colored print short sleeve shirt. Rounding off with a pair of black suede loafers is a simple way to infuse a dose of class into your look.View Details
This combination of a blue print long sleeve shirt and charcoal chinos is the perfect base for a multitude of looks. You could perhaps get a little creative on the shoe front and polish off your outfit by finishing off with black leather loafers.View Details
You're looking at the indisputable proof that a burgundy blazer and dark brown dress pants look amazing when you pair them together in a refined look for today's guy. Send an otherwise classic outfit down a more informal path by finishing off with a pair of dark brown leather chelsea boots.View Details
The formula for casually elegant menswear style? A burgundy suit with a blue print short sleeve shirt. Complement this outfit with brown leather oxford shoes for an added dose of elegance.View Details
This combo of a brown vertical striped suit and a multi colored print short sleeve shirt makes for the perfect base for an effortlessly sleek outfit. Hesitant about how to finish off this getup? Rock olive suede tassel loafers to bump it up.View Details
A multi colored print short sleeve shirt and black chinos worn together are a match made in heaven. Black leather tassel loafers are guaranteed to breathe a dash of elegance into this outfit.View Details
Showcase your prowess in men's fashion by teaming a dark green print short sleeve shirt and black chinos for a casual outfit. You could perhaps get a little creative when it comes to shoes and complete your outfit with black leather double monks.View Details
If you wish take your casual game up a notch, team a navy print short sleeve shirt with navy chinos. The whole getup comes together perfectly if you complete your ensemble with a pair of white leather low top sneakers.View Details
Consider pairing a black suit with a light blue print dress shirt for a classic and elegant silhouette. The whole look comes together if you throw a pair of black leather derby shoes in the mix.View Details
Pair a black suit with a grey print dress shirt for a proper classy look. Black velvet loafers are a great pick to round off this outfit.View Details
Channel your class with a navy houndstooth blazer and grey dress pants. On the footwear front, this getup pairs well with tan leather double monks.View Details
Small Christmas House Party
If you’re having a Christmas party with a small group of friends, you don’t need to dress all the way up but a neat and thought-out outfit is still required.
This sophisticated combination of a navy and green plaid blazer and tobacco dress pants is really a statement-maker.View Details
Make a black fair isle shawl cardigan and charcoal dress pants your outfit choice and you'll ooze elegance and sophistication. When it comes to shoes, this getup pairs wonderfully with brown leather tassel loafers.View Details
Putting together a multi colored fair isle crew-neck sweater with blue jeans is a smart idea for a relaxed look. And if you need to easily kick up your getup with shoes, add a pair of brown leather casual boots to the equation.View Details
This combination of a navy and white fair isle crew-neck sweater and navy corduroy chinos is on the off-duty side but is also seriously stylish and extra dapper. Rounding off with black suede chelsea boots is an effortless way to add some extra fanciness to your look.View Details
This combination of a navy fair isle crew-neck sweater and navy jeans embodies comfort without compromising style. And if you want to immediately up the style ante of your outfit with one piece, introduce dark brown suede chelsea boots to this look.View Details
This polished combo of a beige fair isle shawl cardigan and navy dress pants will hallmark your outfit coordination chops. For something more on the sophisticated side to finish off this ensemble, complement this getup with a pair of black leather oxford shoes.View Details
For an ensemble that's street-style-worthy and casually sleek, reach for a burgundy fair isle crew-neck sweater and charcoal plaid dress pants. Black leather derby shoes are a surefire way to bring an element of elegance to this getup.View Details
Combining a navy fair isle shawl cardigan and navy dress pants is a surefire way to infuse your styling collection with some rugged elegance. A great pair of black leather derby shoes ties this outfit together.View Details
For a look that's refined and totally GQ-worthy, go for a navy suit. Want to dial it down with footwear? Complement your outfit with a pair of brown leather double monks for the day.View Details
This casual combo of a red print crew-neck sweater and light blue ripped jeans is very easy to pull together in no time flat, helping you look awesome and ready for anything without spending a ton of time combing through your wardrobe. To bring an extra dimension to this ensemble, complement this ensemble with a pair of white canvas low top sneakers.View Details
Holiday Backyard Party
An outdoor party in a decorated backyard sounds like a good idea to reduce the coronavirus risk while celebrating holidays with your loved ones. Get into the Christmas spirit with a suitable outfit but don’t forget additional layers to keep you warm outside.
You'll be surprised at how super easy it is for any gentleman to pull together this effortlessly classy getup. Just a black quilted gilet paired with grey check dress pants. Bump up this whole getup with black leather chelsea boots.View Details
Dapper yet comfy, this look is comprised of an orange fleece gilet and blue jeans. Complete this look with a pair of brown suede low top sneakers and the whole look will come together.View Details
When the situation allows a casual ensemble, pair a tan fleece gilet with beige chinos. If you wish to easily dial down this outfit with one item, why not complement your outfit with beige canvas high top sneakers?View Details
Combining a beige quilted gilet and navy chinos will allow you to parade your skills in men's fashion even on lazy days. Here's how to spruce up this ensemble: black chunky leather derby shoes.View Details
Opt for a tan gilet and grey chinos for both on-trend and easy-to-wear getup. Feeling transgressive today? Lift up this look by finishing off with black leather dress boots.View Details
You'll be surprised at how easy it is for any gent to put together this laid-back outfit. Just a tan gilet and burgundy chinos. Feeling inventive today? Switch things up by rocking a pair of brown leather monks.View Details
Try pairing a brown fleece gilet with white jeans for a casual and stylish ensemble. For a truly modern hi/low mix, add dark brown suede casual boots to the equation.View Details
Try pairing a brown wool shirt jacket with brown chinos for a neat polished outfit. To bring out an elegant side of you, finish with a pair of brown suede chelsea boots.View Details
This combination of a multi colored fair isle crew-neck sweater and brown corduroy chinos is great for off-duty settings. You can get a little creative when it comes to shoes and tone down this outfit by rocking a pair of black snow boots.View Details
This semi-casual combination of a navy fair isle turtleneck and navy vertical striped dress pants is extremely easy to pull together in no time flat, helping you look awesome and ready for anything without spending too much time searching through your wardrobe. You could perhaps get a bit experimental when it comes to footwear and introduce a pair of tobacco leather casual boots to the equation.View Details
You can look casually cool without trying too hard by opting for a navy denim jacket and white chinos. Rounding off with a pair of white and black canvas high top sneakers is an easy way to infuse a little edge into your getup.View Details
When it comes to high-octane sophistication, this combination of a black shearling coat and black dress pants never disappoints. For something more on the daring side to round off this look, complete your look with a pair of black leather work boots.View Details
Dressing Up Sweatpants For A Party
For those of you who can’t imagine losing sweatpants even for a party now, here are a few ideas on how to you can dress them up for a stylish holiday look.
Go for a muted darker color palette and a slim silhouette.
A charcoal double breasted blazer and black sweatpants are the ideal way to introduce some refinement into your current wardrobe. Rounding off with navy canvas low top sneakers is the simplest way to infuse a more laid-back touch into this look.View Details
Otherwise, an all-white sweatpants combination like this one looks totally festive and gives us major white Christmas vibes.
Showcase that you do casual like a style pro by opting for a red crew-neck t-shirt.View Details
Pair your sweats with a top in a subdued jewel tone (ochre or burgundy, for instance).
A black leather biker jacket and black sweatpants are the kind of a foolproof casual combination that you need when you have zero time to plan out an outfit. Throw in multi colored athletic shoes to infuse a sense of stylish effortlessness into your outfit.View Details
Dress up your sweatpants with an Oxford shirt and throw on a sweater for a cozy Christmas-y vibe.
A charcoal knit blazer and charcoal sweatpants are absolute menswear staples if you're planning a casual wardrobe that holds to the highest sartorial standards. To bring a sense of stylish casualness to your ensemble, introduce a pair of white canvas high top sneakers to this outfit.View Details
The best foundation for a kick-ass casual look? A white fair isle crew-neck sweater with navy sweatpants. Complete your getup with navy leather derby shoes for a dash of sophistication.View Details
If you're seeking to take your casual game up a notch, go for a grey crew-neck sweater and navy sweatpants. Hesitant about how to finish off your getup? Round off with a pair of grey canvas oxford shoes to ramp it up.View Details
For a more elegant take, change the sweater to a cardigan.
Exhibit your prowess in menswear styling by marrying a charcoal overcoat and navy sweatpants for a casual combo. If you wish to instantly dress down your outfit with a pair of shoes, why not complete this ensemble with a pair of white low top sneakers?View Details
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