A Man's
Dressing Guide

Holiday Parties

Here's a tip for all holiday parties: you'll never regret staying sober or dressing well. Don't be the guy who drunkenly says something you can't take back on Monday morning. And perhaps just as disgraceful, don't show up in a santa hat. Just add a shot of holiday cheer to your standard business casual look. A textured wool blazer over a plaid shirt (perhaps dressed up with a wool tie), finished with a luxe scarf, is festive without making you look like part of the decorations.

The Family
Get-Together

When it's just your family and friends, you don't have to go out of your way or get too dressed up. But it's also a great time to swap a plain sweater for something textured or graphic. Like this hand-knit Intarsia Fair Isle sweater. Throw it over a T-shirt with some washed and worn-in jeans and a pair of boots and you're set. Top it with a camel overcoat and you look at once incredibly classic and very much right now.

Christmas Morning

You don't have to "get dressed" exactly, but you should look presentable. Opt for some ultra-soft tailored sweat pants and you'll look sharp, but still feel like you're between the sheets. A comfortable henley is a step up from your standard T-shirt and some graphic socks finish off the look. Just make sure to brush your teeth before tearing into the presents.

New Year's Eve

The turtleneck is having a moment right now, and it's the best not-too-dressy, not-too-casual alternative to the everyday shirt-and-tie combo. Plus, a sweater's a whole lot more flexible. Meaning as you start dancing (and posing for photos, let's be honest), you'll be a lot more comfortable.