The Find: festive party clothes to wear to holiday bashes
The Find: festive party clothes to wear to holiday bashes
By Frances McInnis | November 27, 2012
By Frances McInnis | 11/27/2012
December is usually a swirling mess of office parties, open houses, cocktails with friends and family dinners. While we can’t help you survive the late nights and mornings after (there’s Aspirin for that), we can make sure you hit every event in stylish, seasonally appropriate duds. Here are our top picks for party clothes, with nary a Christmas vest or novelty earring to be found.
179275 A pair of Paul Smith brogues will add a restrained flash to eveningwear. $350 (US).<br />
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179277 For those looking for a blazer alternative, we like this Jil Sander cardigan. $649. <br />
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179271 An Oliver Spencer Fair Isle pullover lets you be seasonal without resorting to a reindeer sweater. $265.<br />
<em>Oliver Spencer, 962 Queen St. W., 647-348-7673.</em> The Find: holiday party clothes for men The Find: holiday party clothes https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holidayparty11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holidayparty11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holidayparty11.jpg 500 500 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-party-clothes-the-find/slide/holidayparty11/ holidayparty11 0 0
179269 Take a cue from dandies and college professors with a Brooks Brothers jockey stripe bow-tie in green and navy. $60.<br />
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179270 This Ted Baker London tweed blazer is very expensive, very trendy and very sharp. $1,150. <br />
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179272 This classic blazer by Matinique has a subtle, elegant update: a contrast collar. $349.<br />
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179276 To avoid looking like you’ve hit the party straight from the office, try pairing your suit with a more casual print shirt, like this one by J.Crew. $102. <br />
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179267 The bow is nice and the mesh is naughty on these heels by Christian Louboutin. $895 (US). <br />
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179266 These Michael Michael Kors suede Mary Janes have a sturdy strap to make sure you don’t wobble, no matter how much eggnog you down. $158.<br />
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179268 When everyone else is wearing cocktail dresses, stand out in a pair of skinny J.Crew pants made of silk twill with a gorgeous sheen. $268. <br />
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179261 The dolman sleeves, pleats and tie-neck on this Diane von Furstenberg blouse are appropriate for office parties, and the subtle sheerness adds a hint of sexiness. Cami included. $395.<br />
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179265 We love the luxurious jacquard fabric of this Top Shop lantern dress. $127. <br />
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179264 Peplums are everywhere this year—even on cashmere sweaters. We think this cozy knit, which comes in black, red, white and mallard green, would look great with towering heels and a pencil skirt. $320. <br />
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179263 A sequined and beaded tank dress by Gold Hawk looks like a great vintage find. $420. <br />
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179262 This peaked-lapel blazer by the Kate Middleton-approved brand Smythe fits snug to the body. Pop it over a little black dress and you’re good to go. $595. <br />
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Beautiful PS men’s wingtip brogues, and only for $350, WOW! Unfortunately they are quite a bit more than posted, $450US for the link you provided, but you can get them at David’s now for only $575!!
Ridiculous!
ugly clothing at even uglier prices for those vain enough to need labels to stroke their ego