21 Men's Holiday Party Outfit Ideas to Wear This Month

stylish man standing outside in front of a stand of flowers in a men's holiday party outfit, wearing a long brown wool topcoat with a plaid burberry scarf over a red sweater and black jeans with black loafers

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Picking out the perfect men’s holiday party outfit can be a tricky task. You want to look festive and appropriate…but unless it’s an ugly sweater party, you’re not trying to channel Clark Griswold.

And then there’s the dress code. Do you need to look fancy? Incorporate a theme? Dress for freezing your butt off while ostensibly enjoying an outdoor sleigh ride?

It can be enough to make anyone feel like a grinch!

The good news? That means there’s not really a wrong answer for what to wear to a holiday party.

Dress to be comfortable, but aim to look a little more special than usual.

That could mean a seasonal sweater, a blazer in an out of the ordinary material, or color when you’d usually opt for neutrals.

Below, check out 21 men’s holiday party outfit ideas to get holly jolly in this month:

Outfit 1: Festive plaid

Wear it well: Get ready to see a lot of scarves in this list. Whether you go for wool, cashmere, or silk, it’s an easy way to make any holiday party outfit feel more festive.

And that topcoat? So sophisticated!

Outfit 2: A monochrome look

stylish man standing outside in front of a wall with stickers on it wearing a brown chore coat buttoned at the top with wide leg black pants and grey New Balance sneakers — @perezgarments

Wear it well: You don’t have to dress like a Christmas tree to look stylish and elevated at a holiday party.

Outfit 3: Cozy layers

stylish man wearing a long herringbone topcoat over a blue cardigan and white button down shirt with pinstripe pants, red socks, and black loafers — @calgeary

Wear it well: Turn up the volume on your outfit with oversized (but still tailored) layers.

In this case, pleated pinstripe pants and a generously cut coat.

Those red socks peeking out? A nice touch.

Outfit 4: Let your scarf do the talking

stylish man wearing blue jeans, a black sweater, black leather jacket, and silk patterned scarf — images: @kuni___ozawa

Wear it well: This outfit feels so classy, also so easy to wear.

Make it your own with chinos or twill 5-pocket pants instead of jeans, or boots instead of loafers.

Outfit 5: Lean into western wear

stylish man standing outside wearing a cowboy hat, brown jacket, sweater with an alpine skier on the front, dark jeans, and brown boots — @jonsjawns

Wear it well: Celebrating somewhere that warm clothes aren’t required? You can still look and feel festive by leaning into a vibe or trend.

In this case, the Yellowstone-core Team SG has been hyping all year.

Outfit 6: Warm up (and stand out)

stylish man wearing a bandana print black and white puffer jacket with wide leg dark jeans and a red baseball hat. he's standing outside in front of trees that have icy snow on the branches — @teacher___yoon

Wear it well: Headed to an outdoor event? Throw on your favorite statement jacket for a men’s holiday party outfit that lets you stay warm while celebrating.

Outfit 7: Tell a story with your sweater

stylish man wearing a sweater with a landscape scene on the front with navy pants and black boots — @narwhalspal

Wear it well: This sweater feels like a Joni Mitchell song come to life. It’s sort of…sad? But beautiful!

The rest of the outfit is perfect, too. You can’t go wrong with a coordinating beanie and boots to bookend an outfit.

Outfit 8: Make your shoes the star of your outfit

stylish man wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black western-style belt — images: @harryhas

Wear it well: Maybe animal-print Dr Martens aren’t for you (or hey, maybe they are!), but consider using this outfit as inspiration to make one piece the central statement of your holiday party outfit.

Maybe it’s a scarf (!!), or a jacket that draws compliments every time you wear it.

After all, if not now, when is that piece hiding in your closet going to get to make its next cameo?!

Outfit 9: Go for unexpected color

stylish man wearing a bright scarf that coordinates with the pink butterflies on his navy cardigan — @jinswardrobe

Wear it well: You don’t have to stick to reds and greens or silver and blues for your holiday party outfit.

So long as it feels festive to you, that’s all that matters.

Outfit 10: Match your plaid to the season

stylish man wearing a tan wool topcoat with a blackwatch scarf, over a quarter-zip sweater and chinos — @sebame

Wear it well: Wearing anything blackwatch automatically says, “Tis the damn season.”

Outfit 11: Go for maximalism with your patterns

stylish man wearing an artfully layered outfit with a patterned jacket, striped shirt, tie, and scarf, topped off with a yellow beanie — images: @1lrg

Wear it well: Try layering a few patterned pieces from your closet and see what happens.

You might just discover a new favorite combination.

Outfit 12: Wear a turtleneck

stylish man wearing a navy topcoat over a cream-colored turtleneck, dark jeans, boots, and a yellow silk scarf tied around his neck — @god.oc

Wear it well: A can’t-miss winter wardrobe essential that elevates any men’s holiday party outfit.

Outfit 13: Elevate an everyday outfit

stylish man wearing a fisherman sweater with green cargo pants — @belia_victor35

Wear it well: Cargo pants—even tailored, slim-fit ones—could feel too casual for a party BUT when worn with a cable-knit sweater and tassel loafers?

Instant elevation to party mode.

Outfit 14: Go for pink sophistication

stylish young man standing on the steps of a hotel or restaurant decorated for the holidays, wearing a brown topcoat with a pink knit sweater and navy pinstripe pants — @oh_anthonio

Wear it well: The combination of the soft pink with the masculine navy trousers?

Elegant perfection.

The perfect men’s holiday party outfit.

Outfit 15: Wear a suit in an un-boring way

stylish man wearing a brown suit with a large purple patterned silk scarf draped around his neck — images: @shuhei_nishiguchi

Wear it well: Yep, more scarves.

This is a great case of not overthinking an accessory. Just toss on and go!

Outfit 16: Stay warm in a statement coat

stylish young man wearing an oversized bomber jacket with sherpa collar over a denim jacket with blue jeans, a braided brown leather belt, and brown lace-up shoes — @paris.haven

Wear it well: For a more casual gathering, jeans are totally okay. Just make sure the outfit still feels outside of your everyday by throwing on a “look at me” jacket.

Outfit 17: Dress for a warm weather holiday party

Wear it well: Not all holiday party outfits need to be cozy!

If you live somewhere warm, celebrate with a lighter look, from color to material.

Outfit 18: Skip the festive colors altogether

stylish man wearing a cream-colored cardigan over a white t-shirt with light jeans and tan clogs — @ryancascarano

Wear it well: Match the snow outside instead of the Christmas tree by the fire with your holiday party look.

Outfit 19: Wear a Fair Isle sweater

man from the neck down wearing a green jacket, Fair Isle cardigan, tan pants and brown shoes — @matthewhughey

Wear it well: The window for wearing Fair Isle is so small, you might as well take advantage of it this holiday party season.

In this case, under a jacket that’s equally festive.

Outfit 20: Slip into Birkenstocks (with socks!)

Wear it well: A full suit feels fun, not fussy when it’s not wool.

And that plaid tie? And red socks? The look definitely reads party time, not work time.

Outfit 21: Casual holiday cheer

Wear it well: A workwear jacket is perfect for a casual get-together with friends or family.

Make it feel festive with an untucked plaid shirt underneath.