Putting It All Together: Your Company’s Holiday Party
Although I did promise to start my year in review today, I had to get a PIAT on company holiday party attire since many of you will be having said gathering soon.
First things first, you want to look GOOD no matter what. Even if you don’t normally dress up during the year, this is your time to shine like that big star atop a Christmas tree.
My first option is the more formal, 3 piece option. I love 3 piece suits and have not one problem sporting them at a party. Always, always, always wear your nicest overcoat with this one. DO NOT wear a short leather jacket, bomber, parka, or pea coat. You want to go long, solid, and tailored on this one.
Say this year was a tough one for your company and you don’t want to be too showy. That’s all fine and good but you don’t have to wear a t-shirt. Go with a sober gray suit with white shirt combination. Sub the tie with a nice crisp pocket square and polished shoes. It will say a lot without being too flashy.
What if you work in a very creative field and you don’t really have to dress up nor does your company’s party even call for a blazer? I would go for a look like the one below. It’s simple yet bold, clean yet not boring. A perfect option for the casual set.
So there you have it. The #1 rule, though, is DO NOT GET TOO DRUNK. You may end up getting fired. Or have some VERY embarrassing Facebook tags.
