“From office to party” tricks
It’s hard to imagine another time of the year when there are so many parties and events as in December. The month is full of festive activities which leads us to some breaking some good habits: eating too much, drinking too much, spending too much money etc. But we should not forget that there are also some bad habits with clothing that we might not think about as well. We’e not going to talk about what to wear to theme-based holiday parties, but rather how to wear your suit so it could transform nicely from your office to the party, thus elevating the value you get from your wardrobe, and because we totally lack the time to think about these things on busiest month of the year.
We should all face the fact that our typical trouser suit hardly translates into evening wear. Especially if you work in a company with strict dress code which means that you and your co-workers are all most likely wearing blue, grey or perhaps black suits paired with white or blue dress shirts and formal shoes. Showing up to the party like this will make everyone think that you are a junior analyst- no offence if you are but…you know.
The most important fact is: evening wear should be relaxed (if the dress code doesn’t say differently). Some fashion editors say that the best outfit for a relaxed party night is slim-fit jeans with a tailored jacket and dress shoes. But who will carry the extra stuff with them? There are, however, some tricks on how to transition your working suit to your party suit when you’re in a rush. The following ideas will help your outfit look effortless and attractive this holiday season:
1. Invest in the right attire. The starting point – any season- is owning a well-tailored suit. Slim-fit recommended if it flatters your build. The best colour option is any shade of blue, especially navy. But dark grey will also do a good job if blue isn’t really your thing. Some people like black suits because they indicate sophistication but they can also come off as overly authoritative- and in more corporate cities, black suits are definitely not a good choice of first or second suit, because they indicate a lack of sophistication to know that navy and charcoal are the first 2 colours to invest in. Instead of black, consider a charcoal gray. Also, a khaki suit isn’t a bad idea as the jacket makes an effortless transition into evening wear, but again not as a first or second (or in this case even a third) choice.
2. Spice it up. If you don’t have time to change your suit then at least loosen the tie and undo two buttons for party time. Throw on a pair of loafers and don’t wear socks (or wear invisible socks.) If you’re feeling like going extra stylish then throw on a ribbon belt and voila – you’ve transformed your work suit into a casual suit. When starting out, you should avoid shiny fabrics, but rather, wear wool or a blend of merino/cashmere/angora for a timeless, year-round look, that will suffice to the office and transition into an evening event suit when the time calls for it.
Because once the day is done, it’s time to relax. And you will want to feel more relaxed. Loosen that tie, unbutton that collar, and roll up your sleeves. You want to look stylish and professional, but you also want your appearance to reflect your mood: laid back and ready to have a good time.
NB! Whether you still have problems with the point number 1, or are looking for ideas 4 and 5, then it’s about time to change that. LGFG Fashion House executive clothiers are here to help you out, wherever in the world you are. www.lgfgfashionhouse.com/contact-lgfg
