| The holidays are almost here and you know what | | | | shoes, an appropriate bow tie, onyx studs and |
| that means - it's time to party! | | | | cufflinks. |
| Company holiday parties are one of the most | | | | However, if your company does not require black |
| awaited events in the company. While holiday | | | | ties or too formal attire, you can always wear |
| parties sponsored by your companies are fun | | | | your handy and trusted suit or coat and tie |
| events that allow you to leave the workplace and | | | | (although holiday parties would usually require that |
| enjoy a little fun, you have to remember that no | | | | you wear suits). If you don't own one at the |
| matter how you see it, your boss and his minions | | | | moment, put it in your wish list or buy it as a |
| are still there, lurking in every corner. One wrong | | | | holiday present to yourself. Dark-colored suits like |
| move and you probably won't have a job the | | | | gray or blue can give you the most mileage while |
| following morning. | | | | lightweight or mid-weight wool will allow you to |
| Well, you might not do anything stupid but | | | | wear your suit all throughout the year. Wear |
| choosing the right clothes to wear is another | | | | matching socks with your suit and have black or |
| problem. Some company holiday parties are | | | | dark brown shoes on hand. Brown shoes can be |
| themed which would then pose a bigger challenge | | | | quite fashionable and chic blue-gray or blue suits |
| for you. If your boss loves country music and | | | | although not all the time. |
| leather boots, he may opt to have a | | | | To match your suit and the holiday spirit, wear a |
| cowboys-and-cowgirls holiday party which means | | | | tie in bright colors. Bright colors do not mean |
| that you have to come in your best cowboy | | | | yellow ties with Bugs Bunny wearing a Santa hat. |
| costume. If such misfortune befalls you, dance | | | | Unless you work in advertising, publicity or any |
| through the music with flair and good taste. You | | | | company that handles creative business, you |
| can ask your boss about what he or she is going | | | | might want to stay on the conservative side. |
| to wear and based from what he says, decide on | | | | Although it's a party, it's still within the premises of |
| what you would don yourself for the party. Rule | | | | your company so stick with conservative |
| of thumb that should always be observed: your | | | | designed ties in bright colors. A nice-quality watch |
| clothes should cover your body and be as loose | | | | will definitely complement your look. To conclude |
| as your work clothes. | | | | your wardrobe, wear a pair of enameled |
| Some people take holidays parties head on and | | | | cufflinks-with stripes in colors that complement |
| view it as an opportunity to dress up and be at | | | | your tie-to enhance your perfect holiday look. |
| their best. If you are seriously planning to do the | | | | If you want, you can wear holiday themed |
| same thing, do it properly. For example, if your | | | | cufflinks to give you the "holiday" look with just |
| company gave out invitations and it reads | | | | the right amount of fashion sense and a dash of |
| black-tie optional, wear your tuxedo to the party | | | | seasonal fun. |
| and don't forget its patent: satin lapels patent | | | | |