The office Christmas party - what to wear

Maz2016

Alright gents. What would ye recommend for a man in his early 30’s to wear for the office Christmas party? It’s in a restaurant and late night bar. I’m clueless with these things. The women are going all out with fake tan, hair, dresses etc etc. Any help appreciated

Harry Palmr

My only advice is not to dress in a way which you feel physically awkward/uncomfortable and/or which clearly goes against the person everyone already knows, ie do not suddenly dress like Colin from the Fast Show unless you are a Colin.

Maz2016

Harry Palmr wrote: »

My only advice is not to dress in a way which you feel physically awkward/uncomfortable and/or which clearly goes against the person everyone already knows, ie do not suddenly dress like Colin from the Fast Show unless you are a Colin.

Ha ha sound advice

VW 1

Jeans, white shirt, some kind of trendy blazer. The blazer I would usually pick up something cheap from river Island, quality not exactly 5 stars but at 40 quid or so you'll get 4 or 5 wears minimum which represents some value imo.

xabi

Whatever you normally wear on a night out, be yourself and enjoy.

Samuri Suicide

VW 1 wrote: »

Jeans, white shirt, some kind of trendy blazer. The blazer I would usually pick up something cheap from river Island, quality not exactly 5 stars but at 40 quid or so you'll get 4 or 5 wears minimum which represents some value imo.

Is that you Alan?

Smell my cheese!

Jeans and Christmas jumper I would've thought.

Expert Plumber

Skinny jeans, pointy shoes, tight shirt. Dress smart folks.

Maz2016

Expert Plumber wrote: »

Skinny jeans, pointy shoes, tight shirt. Dress smart folks.

Couldn’t think of anything worse

EarlyStorms

Keep it nice and simple. You cant go wrong with a decent shirt, dark indigo jeans, nice boots/shoes and a blazer. You'll pick those items up in any decent shop if you're missing anything. Just make sure the gear fits you well and you'll look the part.

citytillidie

Suit up if the woman are making a big effort only fair guys in the work place make a bit of an effort, or go with the fun look of trousers and Christmas jumper.

exaisle

A chastity belt?

Jimbob1977

Purple ruffled shirt and a cumerbund

tevey08

Nice pair of jeans/Chinos, dressy shirt and a trendy blazer. Need to look smart and impress everyone.

Blacktie.

tevey08 wrote:

Need to look smart and impress everyone.

Why?

Sugarlumps

Maz2016 wrote: »

Alright gents. What would ye recommend for a man in his early 30’s to wear for the office Christmas party? It’s in a restaurant and late night bar. I’m clueless with these things. The women are going all out with fake tan, hair, dresses etc etc. Any help appreciated

You've genuinely no idea what to wear? What do you wear on a daily basis to work, unless your job involves wearing overalls? Ever attended any formal functions in the past, like a wedding/funeral?

Tracksuit and fake tan will suffice.

Ash.J.Williams

Maz2016 wrote: »

Couldn’t think of anything worse

I thought he was joking

tevey08

Blacktie. wrote: »

Why?

Because it's a work party and it's good to impress dress wise and work wise if you want to climb the ladder in that company.

BrokenArrows

VW 1 wrote: »

Jeans, white shirt, some kind of trendy blazer. The blazer I would usually pick up something cheap from river Island, quality not exactly 5 stars but at 40 quid or so you'll get 4 or 5 wears minimum which represents some value imo.

4-5 wears?
Do you just throw away your clothes after 4-5 wears?

tevey08

BrokenArrows wrote: »

4-5 wears?
Do you just throw away your clothes after 4-5 wears?

I have a lovely blazer from River island that I have about 2 years and it's still in great nick!

Wanderer78

tevey08 wrote:

Because it's a work party and it's good to impress dress wise and work wise if you want to climb the ladder in that company.

Jesus that sounds dreadful, with all these 'ladders' around the place, we must be getting some work done! Society has gone weird! Op, wear whatever you're comfortable in, it's a night out, I.e. time off, just enjoy yourself

mik_da_man

It really depends on what you normally wear tbh.
If your workplace is casual don't go wearing something totally out of character, you don't want to stand out (I assume...)

It depends on the venue too, is it a private function or just a general pub ect.

If the ladies are putting in a lot of effort you should too.
I'd go with the fitted jeans/chino's, a nice shirt and possibly a blazer.
But I would base that (Blazer) off where you are going tbh

And don't be afraid to ask other lads!!
If everyone else turns up in Christmas jumpers and you don't it may be a bit awkard
Like that episode of stranger things

Always Be Closing

Black leather jacket
white teeshirt
tight jeans
studded belt
pair of boots, some neck and wrist accessories

Can't go wrong, you'll be baiting the women off you

H3llR4iser

I've been going to "work Christmas parties" since I started working some 15 years ago and there has always been one universal, immutable constant to them: while almost all the women look stunning and clearly like they made quite an effort, all the men bar a few look like total shoite.

Usually the telltale sign of this happening starts manifesting itself around 4pm the day of the party - all the ladies disappear to go "get changed at home", while Tom, Dick and Harry just sit at their desks in their "only-worn-a-whole-week" T-Shirt, saying "we'll get a cab from here!".

Don't be Tom, Dick or Harry - go home and get changed into a decently fitting suit; It's not "just another night out", it's a once a year thing.

Unless he showed up in it at the gym for training or to go hiking in the forest, no man has ever been slagged for wearing a suit; A man who makes an effort always stands out from the crowd - you'll be surprised how the simple task of taking 30 minutes to shower and put on a shirt, trousers, jacket and tie combo will attract positive remarks all over.

Ah, that goes unless the only suit you own was from your confirmation, or happens to be canary yellow.

If someone's idea of fun is getting dressed up then bully for them. It ain't mine.

Maz2016

Cheers for all the replies guys. We had the party. As mentioned above, all the ladies were absolutely stunning and did disappear from the office early to get ready. For the men we were all pretty smart too. All bar 2 were in chinos with a smart shirt and jacket. Was quite funny to see how we all had the same idea but thankfully all different colours/ designs etc. As for the other 2 fellas, one wore a suit but quickly lost the tie, and the final guy wore jeans shirt and leather jacket. As mentioned, anything goes really and best treated like a normal night

Esel

A bit late, but anyway...

Wear the face off yer one from Accounts!

utyh2ikcq9z76b

Esel wrote: »

A bit late, but anyway...

Wear the face off yer one from Accounts!

Probably a bad idea in today's witch hunt environment, apparently a lot of companies are cancelling Xmas parties

H3llR4iser

Cara Freezing Pillow wrote: »

Probably a bad idea in today's witch hunt environment, apparently a lot of companies are cancelling Xmas parties

Wait what? Cancelling Christmas parties why?

utyh2ikcq9z76b

H3llR4iser wrote: »

Wait what? Cancelling Christmas parties why?

http://time.com/5047475/office-holiday-party-sex-scandals/

H3llR4iser

Cara Freezing Pillow wrote: »

http://time.com/5047475/office-holiday-party-sex-scandals/

I despair at what humanity is becoming.

Also, in all fairness there's no need for parties nor booze to get in trouble - all you need is to get on the wrong side of someone, they can just say "person X molested me Y months ago", and you'll be ruined career and reputation wise forever, no investigation or process needed - in the age of "information", allegations mean "guilty until proven otherwise". But that's off topic here

utyh2ikcq9z76b

H3llR4iser wrote: »

I despair at what humanity is becoming.

Also, in all fairness there's no need for parties nor booze to get in trouble - all you need is to get on the wrong side of someone, they can just say "person X molested me Y months ago", and you'll be ruined career and reputation wise forever, no investigation or process needed - in the age of "information", allegations mean "guilty until proven otherwise". But that's off topic here

They don't even have to go that far, a simple 'he made me feel uncomfortable'

Don't think it's off topic, men have to be hyper aware in today's environment, an off the cuff remark could end up as '#metoo blabla at Xmas party made me feel uncomfortable'

It's enough to ruin you

Middle Man

tevey08 wrote: »

Because it's a work party and it's good to impress dress wise and work wise if you want to climb the ladder in that company.

It's not about impressing others - I always like to look smart, but I dress to my liking.

Easy Rod

Cara Freezing Pillow wrote: »

http://time.com/5047475/office-holiday-party-sex-scandals/

Nowhere in that article does it say cancelling their parties.

utyh2ikcq9z76b

Easy Rod wrote: »

Nowhere in that article does it say cancelling their parties.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/businesses-cutting-out-holiday-parties-for-fear-of-sexual-harassment

21Savage

air jordans, ripped jeans and and a supreme t shirt with an off white hoodie.

Hoboo

21Savage wrote: »

air jordans, ripped jeans and and a supreme t shirt with an off white hoodie.

Diana Ross T-shirt? Fancy.

JupiterKid

Wear your birthday suit. If you’re in good shape and well endowed you’ll be sure to impress the ladies. :pac:

fergus1001

Birthday suit goes down well imo