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Men's Christmas Party Fashion 2013

Yep, it’s that time of year again, aside from the precarious balancing act between drinking too much and not embarrassing yourself, you also need to think about what you’re going to wear to your office's annual 'Christmas Do'.

The Christmas party is the perfect opportunity to show everybody just how well you can dress, so taking the time to create the perfect, party appropriate outfit is key.

Although you'll want to celebrate in your finest threads, are Dave from Finance or Debbie from marketing likely to be impressed by the more fashion forward elements of your outfit or will your extravert style make you stick out like a sore thumb?

If you want to impress this party season and avoid being the talk of the office for all of the wrong reasons we've planned some fail safe options for you to choose from, with just a little thought you can adapt each to suit your personal style and party:

Look 1 - Smart

Whether you work in management or administration, IT or HR, think smart, but understated and try not to out-dress the boss.

The office party is a time to impress, not be sloppy - slipping into a perfectly tailored blazer and contrasting trousers will showcase your individuality and done right will give you the fit and finish of a suit, with an extra dose of creativity. Bow ties and dress scarves are an effortlessly dapper way to complete your look. Quirky finishing touches such as festive cufflinks are always guaranteed to raise a smile.

Look 2 - Casual

Dressing for the office party doesn't have to be over complicated or over thought, wherever you go, a pair of jeans, a slim fit shirt and a chunky knit cardigan is always going to be a winning combination. An extremely versatile look - each element of this outfit can be swapped and changed until you're looking and feeling your best.

Though it seems like you have to follow lot of rules when it comes to dressing for your office Christmas party, you can still have fun with your look. If you wanted to inject some festive cheer into your attire, why not opt for a retro Christmas Jumper or a Fair Isle cardie?

Look 3 - Smart Casual

Not all office parties are a casual affair so in the words of Dizzee Rascal “fix up and look sharp”. For a sleek and sophisticated look this holiday season ensure that your outfit is textured and well-tailored; there's a thin line between 'slim fit' and 'doesn't really fit' - don't be the guy who should have opted for the next size up.

Chances are you're going to eating and drinking to excess, so it's important that you feel comfortable in what you're wearing, instead of a crisp shirt, we've opted for a relaxed roll neck sweater - this is a fantastic way to show off your style credentials without pushing the boundaries too far. Tartan and check are also massive trends this season, experimenting with different patterns and textures such as tweed and herringbone is almost certain to entice someone special over for a kiss under the mistletoe.