Your holiday party agenda is coming together nicely. So far, you’ve committed to hosting one, attending two and crashing three. Now, all that remains: strategically planning your wardrobe. Here, this should help.
Black suits are great January through November. But this month calls for something special. Something like this Italian wool three-piecer. It’s got that nonchalant pop of red that’s perfect for all occasions of dressed-up holiday revelry/hiding red wine stains. It’s versatile, too. Lose the jacket, and you’re now appropriately attired to bartend this thing.
Let’s see... your monocle: extra Monopoly Man-y. Your silver-tipped cane: extra shiny. Your pocket watch: calibrated in three time zones. So all that’s left: something to keep your shirtsleeves closed. Here, these should work—they’re cufflinks engraved with your initials. Because a reminder never hurts after a few champagne flutes.
Your coat pocket: a trusty receptacle for pens, valet stubs and theater tickets. But it’s party season, which means now’s the time for style over substance. So here’s a festively colored plaid pocket square to stick in that thing. It’s the discerning man’s Santa hat.
Hats are great this time of year. You can doff them in the direction of strangers. You can wear them when you’re caroling. You can eat soup out of them. Okay, no, but still, pretty compelling case to own a hat. Or better yet, have one custom-made. Your head deserves it.
It’s unavoidable. At some point during the holidays, you’re required to wear a Christmas sweater. The uglier, the better. So just embrace it, and track down the Vintagemobile, a roving green bus that’s got hundreds to choose from. It’s okay if you spill a little schnapps on it.
