What to Wear to an Office Holiday Party December 11, 2017December 17, 2017 Mo Mulchandani Holiday time is here again, and with it, comes the opportunity to attend your office’s annual holiday party. Just like any other office-related gathering, it’s important to dress appropriately. So, before choosing an outfit for your holiday party, you need to identify what type of gathering it’s going to be. Once you’ve done that, you can match your outfits to the occasion. Here are some examples of three different types of office holiday parties and some outfit suggestions for each. Hopefully, this helps you choose what to wear to your office party. Formal and Professional Office Holiday Parties If your office party is going to be a formal affair, then a three-piece suit is your best bet. But instead of looking like everyone else at the party with a basic black suit, try mixing it up with a more eye-catching color selection, such as navy or hunter gray. As for accessories select a stylish necktie set and high polished loafers. Extrema Grey Self Plaid Super 150’s Wool Vested Wide Leg Suit Extrema Solid Navy Blue Super 150’s Wool Vested Wide Leg Suit Casual Office Parties On the other hand, if your office party is a relaxed affair, the last thing you don’t want to do is show up in a three-piece suit looking like you just stepped out of a James Bond set. Instead, try pairing an Argyle sweater with tailored jeans and fashion sneakers for trendy and upscale, yet comfortable, look. Pronti Navy / Sky Blue / Sapphire Diamond Design V-Neck Cardigan Sweater Belvedere “Paulo” Navy Blue Genuine Ostrich / Soft Calf Casual Sneakers Social Office Parties A social office party is a gathering that calls for a dressier than casual attire but not too formal. Try pairing a fitted long sleeve tee with a stylish suit jacket and black or navy slacks. Or a casual button-down with a sweater vest and khakis. Regarding accessories, much like a casual gathering, it’s best to go tieless but feel free to pair with eye-catching footwear like Gator Oxfords. Luciano Carreli Black / Blue Double Windowpane Super 150’s Wool Blazer Belvedere “Ciro” Taupe / Tabac / Dark Brown Genuine Crocodile / Soft Italian Calf Oxford Shoes Other Things to Consider Don’t be afraid to wear textures to your holiday party. Tweed, velvet, and even corduroy blazers are all great additions to any social look. Layering pieces are a great way to look comfortable, yet professional, at the same time. Whether you pair a fitted tee with a zip-up sweater or a cardigan with a casual button-down, layering pieces work well for both casual and social office parties. Whether it’s a formal, casual, or social gathering, it’s important that your footwear be more on the sophisticated side. No matter how laid back your holiday office party is you should never wear casual running shoes or work boots. What are you wearing to your office party this year? Tell us in the comments below.