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How to dress for a Christmas party in India

1/12/2018

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Much like a lot of our fellow Delhites and our friends over in Europe we know some Christmas parties will be coming soon. So close after Diwali festivities and with wedding season in full swing this time of year can feel like one long holiday!
While Christmas jumpers are all the rage this time of year in the US we like to be a little more well dressed for our Christmas gatherings. Now is the time to prepare, below are some tips to get you ready and keep you looking dapper over the period.
1. Check the dinner suit or Sherwani you plan to wear well ahead of time.

It may need a freshen up at the dry cleaners, a good press or a visit to your tailor for a little tweak after all those gym days or big dinners!

2. Play with festive tones.

While the Christmas tuxedo we made for one of our customers in the photo above may be way too over the top for most people, you may still want to channel some Christmas cheer. Take out anything you have in red or green tones, such this gorgeous heavy wool casual blazer in a deep wine red we made recently. Team it up with a pair of jeans, a white shirt and you're ready for the work Christmas party.
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3. Accessorize.

Adding a festive coloured pocket square, tie or even a pair of socks may be all you need to channel some christmas cheer.
A metallic bow tie is a great option, for those who like to be noticed.

Or a pocket square like this with a subtle print is just enough to give a nod to santa and keep it sophisticated.
4. Ooze effortless chic and invest in a roll neck to wear with your suits during these chilly months. Roll necks are a great alternative to a shirt when you want to look smart but not too formal.
A pale grey tone like this will go with every colour or blazer and look fantastic on it's own with a pair of jeans. Ideal for a day to night look when you don't have time to pop home from the office before a friday night dinner.
The look won’t work, however, if the suit is ill fitting and the roll neck too big, so ensure your suit is perfectly tailored and the roll neck is a snug size!
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Brightly coloured socks

21/11/2018

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We here at Vanguard are big fans of brightly coloured socks. We believe it is great way to liven up a business suit and if done correctly can look considered & stylish.
We are talking about anything from bold primary colours, softer pastels, geometric patterns and argyles.

There are however some exceptions to this rule where it is advisable to play it down and stick to a conservative colour palette.
Funerals for example, it would be entirely inappropriate to wear bright hosiery with your suit. Tread carefully at  formal business occasions like interviews, presentations or big meetings. You want people focused on what you are saying not what you are wearing.
That said some high profile business men still go bold on such occasions, they can because they own the company and are probably the interviewer not the interviewee. It's almost a challenge - I know the rules but who cares, I like it, deal with it.

Those occasions out of the way now let's discuss why bold is good.

It makes a statement, it tells people I have considered every part of my ensemble, nothing is by accident.
It also livens up a more muted ensemble, a red sock really pops with a sombre grey suit and makes it much more fun.

There are some ways to do this.
1. Choose an accent colour and run with it for all accessories. If your suit has a green lining or a green check compliment this with green tonal ties, pocket squares and socks.
2. When wearing a brightly coloured chino choose another colour that compliments or clashes. A tonal coloured sock won't work so well in these situations. It can make your trousers or socks look washed out and old unless it's a very close colour match.
3. If wearing a muted chino with a brightly coloured shirt or jacket pull out that colour for a considered look.
4. Patterned multi coloured are ok, comedy socks are not.
Would you wear a tie with tacos, dinosaurs or giraffes on? Probably not. If you like patterns go for something geometric or classic like an argyle.
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