The Sunday News
Shirts
WHEN going to a formal Christmas party, a good shirt is a great base layer for pretty much any outfit you wear. Shirts are useful due to their versatility.
Depending on the level of formality you’re going for, you can adjust the colours and patterns to suit your look. For instance, a crisp white dress shirt will work perfectly in a black tie scenario, whereas a bright check shirt will be better for more festive smart casual ensemble.
Trousers
When it comes to trousers, you should stick with either jeans, chinos, or suit pants. Although jeans are typically a more casual item of clothing, if the event isn’t particularly traditional then you can get away with it. Also, black denim can still appear extremely stylish without becoming too relaxed. However, if the party has got a more formal dress code then stick with some dark chinos or suit trousers.
Looking Festive
If you feel there’s going to be more of a festive theme at your office party, then you might want to consider giving your outfit a festive theme. We don’t mean wearing a Santa costume, but you could experiment with the richer tones of Christmas by wearing shades of green and red. Light green and dark blue, for example, is a winning combination. You could keep to this combo with deep navy jeans and a light green jumper or top.
Contrary to popular belief, there are also some decent Christmas jumpers out there. Avoid the reindeer stitch up your mum bought you a few years back and play to a good contrasting fair isle pattern. Since Christmas jumpers often have fairly loud patterns, it’s best to wear neutral, muted colours elsewhere.
Things to Avoid
Anything that lights up or has bells on is almost always uncomfortable and only likely to hold someone’s interest for a few seconds. Any Christmas jumpers that are too ridiculous may seem like a funny idea in the first place, but unless everyone else is in on the joke, it might end up looking silly.
How to dress smart for the work Christmas party
For a properly formal look, wear a black tie outfit. Check the dress code before wearing this or you’ll look out of place.
Try wearing some colourful jumpers and less formal shoes for a smart casual look that can work in many different party situations. This is probably the most versatile style.
Get some jeans and a flannel shirt if you’re going for a casual vibe. — https://theidleman.com
