New Year's Eve is right around the corner! And whether you're going out to an elegant dinner with someone special, cocktails with friends, or just staying low key at home, chances are that if you're watching this channel, you're hoping to do that in style. In this video, I'm extremely excited to introduce you to two other gentlemen connected with us here at HSS--our Managing Editor Steven Elliott and the Chief Operating Officer of Michael Andrews Bespoke, Cory Sylvester. We've got six New Year's Eve looks for you today. Enjoy!
I'll kick things off here with the first of two looks
that I'll be showing you guys.
So, I am a firm believer, especially on New Year's Eve,
that you can make the occasion whatever you want it to be.
You don't have to dress up,
but if you're feeling it, by all means, do so.
Personally, I always like to do something elegant
for New Year's Eve,
and that's what this look is all about.
Starting things off with the undisputed centerpiece here,
my burgundy dinner jacket
from our upcoming collection with Michael Andrews.
Beautiful VBC fabric with a satin shawl lapel.
Super classic, sophisticated, and fun at the same time.
Underneath, also from the collection,
we have a dinner shirt with 3 1⁄4-inch pleats.
Bow tie is velvet, perfect option for New Year's Eve.
This one is by Lanou Papillon.
Cummerbund and tuxedo trousers are both by Polo Ralph Lauren.
And then, finishing things off
with the perfect velvet slippers for New Year's Eve.
These are by Stubbs and Wooten.
Hi guys, I'm Stephen Elliott,
managing editor here at He Spoke Style.
Obviously, lots of different ways
to approach dressing for New Year's Eve.
For my first look, it's all about keeping it elegant
and casually sophisticated.
Here, I'm wearing a six-button double-breasted suit
from Club Monaco.
I love the subtle herringbone pattern in the fabric.
The jacket is unlined and also has patch pockets,
which give it a more casual overall feel.
Underneath, I paired it
with a cream merino wool turtleneck from Uniqlo.
Turtlenecks are a great way to sort of take
a little bit of a formality out of a double-breasted suit
and also project this kind of stylish ease
and casual sophistication.
On my wrist, just a very simple dress watch.
And then finally, finished off
with a classic pair of tassel loafers.
These are the Deerfield by Johnson & Murphy.
Hello everyone, I'm Corey Sylvester,
chief operating officer and partner
for Michael Andrews Bespoke.
I like to think of my style
as something of a rockabilly version of Ralph Lauren.
Basically, I like the idea
of combining elegant and casual elements.
And for me, New Year's Eve is a great time to do just that.
For my first look here,
I'm wearing a dinner jacket from Michael Andrews Bespoke
made with Dorme tonic cloth.
Absolutely legendary cloth in terms of formal wear.
Instead of the matching trousers,
I went with my trusty jeans, also Bespoke,
which is a very Ralph move, some might say.
Here, with the raw hem of the jeans
and the pointed toe of the boots,
I tried to take part of Ralph's iconic style
and make it my own.
Speaking of the boots,
they're from Heritage Boot Coat in Austin, Texas.
And on my wrist is a vintage Cartier tank
given to me by my wife on our wedding day.
A great everyday watch that's perfect for a look like this.
All right, so my second look
is admittedly not that quote-unquote festive,
but again, as Steven said,
there are lots of different approaches
to dressing for New Year's Eve.
This is definitely an evening look
and it's all about elegant sophistication
and casual confidence.
Both those things are really easy to capture
when you keep things simple.
Now, the suit I'm wearing, a medium gray flannel,
is an absolute must-have for your winter wardrobe.
This is another piece in our collection with Michael Andrews.
Very classic styling here with notch lapel
and two flat pockets, super versatile.
Underneath, a simple black merino wool turtleneck
from Uniqlo.
I've tucked it into the trousers here
to both show off the pleats
and for a little sartorial touch.
You'll notice that I'm not wearing a pocket square.
Totally intentional and meant to sort of double down
on the minimalist approach to this look.
Decided to add a little bit of intensity here
with the glasses.
They are by Persol.
Now, speaking of intense, on the wrist,
we have a pretty intense watch,
the Datograph by Alanga and Zuna.
And then, simple and classic,
black Oxfords by Cole Haan to finish things off.
So my second look is for everyone
who doesn't intend to leave the house
to ring in the new year,
but still wants to do it in style.
Throwing a New Year's Eve party can be stressful,
so keeping your outfit simple and laid back
is always a good idea.
Here, I'm keeping it seasonal and festive
with a casual plaid button-down shirt.
It's by Lanzetta.
And then over that, I've got a green merino wool cardigan,
which is a great cozy, casual,
and stylish substitute for a blazer.
The one I'm wearing is by Uniqlo.
I'm pairing those items
with some dark gray flannel trousers,
a winter staple if there ever was one.
Now, you can definitely go a little more casual
and swap out the gray flannel
for a pair of corduroys or dark denim,
but for New Year's Eve at home,
I like the casual elegance of the flannel.
And then I'm anchoring the look
with a classic penny loafer from G.H. Bass.
My second look here
is all about making a monolithic statement.
Honestly, I feel my best in all black.
For me, nothing says more without saying anything at all
than walking into a room
with a sharply tailored all-black ensemble.
When wearing tonal looks like this,
I like to play around
with different textures and accessories.
My jacket is made with a black velvet from Ariston.
Underneath, I'm wearing a sample
from our upcoming custom knitwear collection
with a vintage Celine scarf
that I picked up on a recent trip to Paris.
My trousers are made from black corduroy, also by Ariston,
and I mention Ariston again
simply because I find their cloth
to be absolutely exceptional and extremely comfortable.
And, you know, if your clothes aren't comfortable,
then what's the point?
Finally, a badass pair of python zipper boots by Saint Laurent.
These were my 30th birthday present to myself,
and not a bad way to leave my 20s behind.
