So, you've got the early morning festivities out the way. Santa's been and dropped off some presents for the kids, you and your partner have settled down with a cup of tea watching a good Christmas movie, sat by the fire, ready to enjoy the holiday, when all of a sudden, the dilemma hits...
Christmas Dinner is with the in-laws this year, and you can't afford to make a bad impression. The mind begins to wonder... what on Earth am I going to wear?
Let us help! Here at HEMINGCO., our wide range of apparel allows for numerous different styles of outfit, for any and every occasion. Whether it's a formal day gathering round the partner's family house, a smart-casual setting where formal simplicity is encouraged or simply a relaxing day of festive cheer, we've got you covered.
Formal
When we say formal, we don't quite mean a full three-piece suit. However, you cannot go wrong with the Emporio Armani Essentials L/S Shirt. Coming in six different colours, this classic Armani staple piece is an absolute must-have in any modern man's wardrobe. Pair the white shirt up with its housemate, the beige Emporio Armani Gabardine Comfort Trouser, and the Hugo Boss Orange Eman-L belt in Mid Brown, and you are heading into the in-laws' good books with a stunningly sleek and elegant outfit.
Of course, you need the shoes to go with it, and the G.H Bass Larkin Tassel Loafer in Mid Brown is the shoe. A perfect blend of formal wear with comfort, and the colour correlating with your belt, what more could you want from your shoe? To finish your outfit off, the Navy Burlington King Sock provides a nice colour contrast between the beiges and browns while maintaining the style and its substance, and the Aquascutum Active Mid Trench Jacket in corresponding Navy helps finish off this perfect formal outfit for that all-important family gathering.
Smart-Casual
The most common yet most difficult fashion sense to engage with, the smart-casual look is an increasingly important style that is a must-get for men in the modern fashion era. For us, the polo shirt is the epitome of a smart-casual offering, and Sandbanks' Silicone Zip long-sleeve polo shirt, in anthracite, is the base, with its blend of smart detail in the zip with the comfort of the mercerised cotton helping to provide that perfect balance even further. Pair this up with the Emporio Armani J06 Jean in the new Antique Blue, with its subtle, tonalised stitching, silver Emporio Armani Eagle patch and soft weight allowing for a simplistic look while maintaining the stylish emphasis your outfit wants to pursue.
To finish the look off, the Hugo Boss Orange Evan Belt in black will help blend the anthracite with the antique blue, the Burlington King Sock in Heather Brown provides that subtle colour contrast even further and the Timberland Classic 2 Eye Boat Shoe in Rootbeer is the footwear basis of most smart-casual outfits to date, with its unique historical footprint in the designer fashion world blending with its modest pricing and extremely high levels of comfort.
Casual
Just because an event can be labelled as a casual offering doesn't mean the outfit can't scream a perfect balance of style with comfort. The centrepiece will be the brand new Emporio Armani Overshirt in Washed Blue, a stunningly designed overshirt, with its full button fastening, relaxed fit and tonally patched Emporio Armani Milano patch the basis for your casual party fit. With an overshirt this expressive, you don't want to clash with a loud t-shirt, and therefore the plain and simple Aquascutum Active Small Logo T-Shirt in Natural is the perfect piece to compliment the overshirt.
Match these with the Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Jean in New Ink. This jean's darker tone of blue is the perfect representative contrast of blue, and the jean's thick denim and stretch cotton are supreme when it comes to the opportunities for comfort denim can provide. Finish the main part of your outfit up with the stunning new Dover Park Sneaker from Timberland. An all-white trainer completes any casual outfit due to its opportunity to blend and go with any colour combinations, and the plain white of the Dover Park is a perfect choice to go with the mainstay blues. Finish your outfit off with the sage Burlington King Sock and the Hugo Boss Orange Ther Flag-E Belt in Medium Brown.
From all of us at HEMINGCO., we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!