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NEW YEARS EVE : WHAT TO WEAR

By Dapper Lounge · On December 29, 2016

As we near the close of another year, it’s a good time to reflect on the good, leave any baggage of 2016 behind and focus on kicking goals in 2017. There’s also no better way to reign in a new year then to dress in your Sunday best and welcome 2017 in style.

The style of a luxe tux sets a true debonair tone. Finished with the right accessories, you can’t go wrong. Consider your tux as your go-to fashion arsenal to raise your dapper stakes at any event and go all out in your sartorial stride with a little inspiration below.

ARTHUR GALAN
Navy Jamie Tuxedo Jacket and Pant
$947 AUD

LANVIN
Navy two-piece dinner suit
$2444 AUD

MJ BALE
Parisi Black Tuxedo
$995 AUD

GIVENCHY
Classic Black Tuxedo
$2849 AUD

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
Grey Double-Breasted Wool, Silk, Cashmere-Blend Tuxedo
$4,166.32 AUD

REISS
Grey Marquee Wool Tuxedo Blazer
$850 AUD

If the notes for the evening aren’t black tie yet require a classy touch, tone it done and still keep that dapper essence to your look with mixing the best part of black tie with your relaxed staple. Team your tux or smoking jacket back with a fitted denim jean; and if the styling from this years GQ x VAMFF runway show was anything to go off, mixing formal and informal will place you right in the sweet spot.

For the stay at home shindig with friends be it at your place or theirs, go with your satin lapel jacket, a finely fitted cotton tee and slim indigo denim; you’ll win best dressed of the block and still be reasonably cool in the heat of an Aussie Summer.

REACTION KENNETH COLE
Velvet Two-Button Black Evening Jacket
$159.50 USD

HUGO BOSS
Blue Hockley Satin-Trimmed Velvet Tuxedo Jacket
$612.23 AUD

DSQUARED2
Navy Cotton Velvet Tuxedo Jacket
$2066 AUD

DSQUARED2
White Cotton Silk Tuxedo Jacket Velvet Trim
$2525 AUD

TOM FORD
O’Connor Grosgrain-Trimmed Tuxedo Jacket
$3829 AUD

PAUL SMITH
Navy ‘Raining Dot’ Shawl-Collar Blazer
$735 AUD

SAINT LAURENT
Velvet Bow Tie
$270 AUD

MJ BALE
Ernst Navy Velvet Bow Tie
$59.95 AUD

Nothing speaks celebration more than a shiny, sharp pair of patent shoes. They’re an elegant way to show you mean style and put your best foot forward. Be it lace-up or loafer style, here of a few pairs to help add a little foot candy in your look.

ARTHUR GALAN
Sergio Tuxedo Shoe
$349

LANVIN
Atent calfskin oxford
$545 USD

DOUCALS
Patent Tux Shoe
$399 AUD

HUGO BOSS
Tailored Lace-Up Shoes In Suede & Patent Leather
$POA

LLOYD
Jerez Lace-up Patent Shoe
$449 AUD

WOLF KANAT
Vrubel Patent Leather Lace Up Dress Shoe
$189.95 AUD

DOLCE & GABBANA
Black Patent Penny Loafers
$540 USD

GIORGIO ARMANI
Textured Patent Calf Leather Slip-On Dress Shoes
$795 USD

JIMMY CHOO
‘JOHN’ Patent Leather Formal Slippers with Satin Ribbon
$800 AUD

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
Dandelion Patent Leather Venetian Loafers
$895 USD

HUGO BOSS
Patent-leather loafers
$POA

CALVIN KLEIN
‘Bernard’ Venetian Loafer
$161.83 AUD

For those game enough to venture out with no concern of red wine, beer or a cosmopolitan spilling on their shoes (or if your plans aren’t amongst hundreds of party goers), then the velvet look is another standout. These shoes are sure to cop a feel up… in the right way.

DOLCE & GABBANA
Milano Velvet Derby Lace Up Shoes
$920 AUD

HUGO by HUGO BOSS
Velvet Derby shoe
$227 AUD

TOP MAN
Black Velvet Loafers
$110 AUD

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
Party Velvet Gancini Loafer
$1,000.38 AUD

I don’t know about you, but for me, a certain scent can open a book of memories of a particular time and period. Chanel Allure Sport was one of my favourite and regularly worn colognes in my late teens and each time I smell it know, it most definitely gives me a throwback of that time in my life; especially New Years Eve.
So choosing the right scent for the evening to reign in 2017 will not only put you in good scented stead but can also capture the moment of the evening for years to come.