With the Holiday Season upon us, you can bet your bottom dollar that one question lots of people will have on their minds is “What should I wear and how can I make an impression?” Many will also be trying to figure out what color of clothing to wear and how to accessorize without taking away from the ensemble itself. If you don´t feel like recycling your clothes, yet you want to dress to impress, here are some tips on how you can look really chic for the festive season.
Embrace the holiday spirit with funky prints on button-ups but don’t go overboard with a snowman tie or reindeer socks. If your shirt is a bright colour, keep the trousers in a neutral or dark shade. For the festive season, opt for colours like deep red, dull gold, burgundy or green.
Many holiday parties will not require a suit but this does not mean you can show up in your Pigeon Island gear. This holiday season consider wearing a sports jacket or blazer. Match it with a pair of jeans and button-down shirt for a casual yet smart appearance that can be spruced up for a night out bar hopping in Rodney Bay or going house-to-house in your neighbourhood.
Why sports jackets and blazers are a must-have
- Jackets build up your shoulders and make you look taller. Broad shoulders create a more masculine appearance.
- A jacket and dress shirt meet the business casual dress code – so you can skip the tie.
- A jacket helps hide extra weight, so you can drink that extra milk punch or eat the slice of fruit cake tempting you from the buffet table.
- The interior pockets of jackets are a great place to keep phones, money and gifts you need to be discreet about and it beats stuffing your trouser pockets.
- When your significant other says she’s cold, you have an instant solution. You get to earn extra stripes!! 🙂 🙂
Bottom line – It just looks cooler
When in doubt, go simple and cheap; instead of putting pressure on your wallet, try re-styling pieces from your closet. Pair a dress shirt with a pair of chinos. Deep-coloured jeans work very well and you can also accessorize with a neck piece that stands out to finish your look and give it more character.
There are not many occasions that call for black tie or formal wear, so go all out with a formal suit for Old Year’s night. Your suit should be well cut and the fit should be tailored to suit your body type. Opt for a bowtie with suspenders, scarf, ascot or a pocket square rather than the regular tie set to set you apart from everyone else at the event. Now you’re ready to roll!
Enjoy the festive season and have fun selecting your party outfit this year.
