1) Suits. The dressier types of suits come out to play during the holiday season, and at the forefront are the tuxedo and iridescent suiting trends. Choose from tuxedos or iridescent suits for a Christmas or New Year's Eve party, and pair with a contrasting button-front shirt for a stylish look.
a) Tuxedo jackets/suits. One of the hottest and "freshest" trends this season in men's suiting, tuxedo jackets and suits are the perfect choice for all the holiday parties you'll be attending this time of year. Whether it's an office party, a friend's formal dinner, or an all-night rager downtown, tuxedo suiting infuses elegance and class into your outfit with minimal effort on your part.
Tuxedo suit on the runway at Dries Van Noten.
Salvatore Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2009/2010
b) Iridescent suits. A hot trend in menswear this year, iridescent suits are a wonderful choice for the New Years Eve shindigs you'll be attending, and will definitely get you noticed in a sea of black and white. Pair a jacket with a pair of dark-rinse jeans and a white-button front for a casual yet stylish look, or wear a full suit for more formal events - either way, you can't go wrong!
Gianfranco Ferre Fall/Winter 2009/2010
2) Outerwear. Outerwear trends for men this year have been more abundant than ever, with coats, jackets, trenches and more that transition seamlessly from work to play. For holiday parties, go with a long coat for more formal looks, and a peacoat for casual ones. Leather jackets work well in either!
a) Leather jackets. Ever since James Dean immortalized the leather jacket in his movie "Rebel Without a Cause" over 50 years ago, the leather jacket has symbolized "tough" and "rebellious", or "bad boy". You don't have to be a rogue troublemaker in order to rock this look, though - whether choosing a cropped moto jacket or Matrix-length trench, wearing leather definitely adds to the tough and mysterious appeal of a guy, something no female can resist!
Gianfranco Ferre Fall/Winter 2009/2010
Armani Exchange Vintage Leather Coat, on sale $390 (original $495) at Armani Exchange
b) Peacoats. Part of the military trend that has been so popular this year, peacoats are sporty and casual, yet functional and fashionable as well. Wear it to work for an office appropriate look, or pair with your favorite weekend wear for a night out.
Gap Wool Peacoat, $128 at Gap
c) Trench coats. Always functional and eternally a classic, trench coats look great worn anytime, anywhere. At work or play, with suit or jeans, trench coats always fit right in. Choose a leather trench for a slicker, more updated look, or stick with a twill trench for a more classic, year-round look.
Salvatore Ferragamo Fall'09
3) Color. Colors in menswear for Winter '10 continue the trend of bold colors, with reds, greens, blues, grays and golds still popular for the season. When choosing a shirt or accessory (such as a tie or scarf) in a bright color, for the best effect, contrast the rest of your outfit by going muted with neutral colors (such as a neutral-colored suit or pants in black or gray, for instance) so that the color can pop. Or, if you're feeling bold, work a monotone look with different shades of the same color (for instance, a dark blue suit with a lighter blue button-front and complementing tie); same color dressing takes confidence, but can be very flattering and stylish.
Old Navy Men's Poplin Shirt, on sale $20 (regular $24.50) at Old Navy
DKNY Dress Shirt, on sale $44.99 (regular $52.50) at Macy's
Geoffrey Beene Dress Shirt, on sale $32.99 (regular $49.50) at Macy's
4) Cardigans. Something traditionally more popular in womenswear, cardigans have found their way into men's fashion this year, with a more masculine incarnation. Cardigans for men are boxier, longer, and worn in much the same fashion that a vest is - as a layering piece over button-front shirts - for a look that's perfect for work or casual weekends.
Theory Double Cardigan, $295 at Neiman Marcus
5) Accessories Accessorize your weekend outfit with one or two accessories that will make it stand out - whether a functional scarf for warmth or a bold tie for a party, accessories are the small touches that go a long way.
Banana Republic Wool Beanie, $29.50 at Banana Republic
Banana Republic Wool Striped-Edge Scarf, $49.50 at Banana Republic
Movado 'Musuem' Watch, $495 at Nordstrom
Express Narrow Silk Tie, $39.50 at Express
Source:
- fashionising.com
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