Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are among those unmissable dates of the year when it is appropriate to dress up. And while women can play a thousand tricks to shine, men must be more subtle. The go-to outfit in this area has long been the tuxedo. Still relevant today, it can also be replaced by a suit , which is easier to pull off than the total James Bond look. In any case, after these two years of clothing shortages linked to the Covid period and its direct consequence, teleworking, we are more than happy to be able to overdo it for the holidays this year!
The tuxedo, a historic piece for men
Designed in 1860 for Edward VII, Prince of Wales, the tuxedo remains today a formal outfit and a sign of refinement. It is a matching set, consisting of a single-breasted or double-breasted jacket and trousers with silk braid. Traditionally black or navy, the tuxedo is now available in different colours and materials, and can be worn with a waistcoat or over a white shirt with a wing collar . A silk grenadine bow tie - a material visually similar to knitwear - can also add a touch of refinement to the outfit. Distinguished, both virile and delicate, the tuxedo is the elegant outfit par excellence, and has been immortalised by many great cinema characters. Including James Bond, to name only the most famous.
The costume: simpler but just as elegant
Of course, we are aware that wearing a tuxedo for the holiday season – including Christmas with the family – might seem a little too dressy for the average person, which includes us. For this reason, we advise you to opt for a more classic, but equally elegant, suit.
Easier to wear, the suit is today the reference outfit for elegant sobriety among men. It is often worn at work, in formal settings, but is also worn for festive occasions such as weddings or formal parties. At Hast, we like to mix universes. This is why the holidays seem to us to be the perfect time to twist your suits a little with the help of a few well-thought-out accessories. Allow yourself a few nice eccentricities like wearing a brightly colored bow tie or sneakers, more modern than the traditional patent leather shoes. Another possibility is to mismatch the suit by combining a sports jacket with chinos or jeans, or by keeping the pants of the suit and mixing them with a work jacket, more casual and relaxed. So many ways to wear the suit and "dress up" without taking yourself too seriously.
At Hast, we love masculine elegance, but we are convinced that style and originality are not ambivalent. So take advantage of the festive season to treat yourself and let your clothing creativity speak!
Happy Holidays,
The Hast Team