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Gearing Up for Holiday Parties

Today, we come to you with a simple yet crucial objective: making you look dashing at holiday parties. You’ll need the right cufflinks. You’ll need the right pants. And, as always, you’ll need the right adult onesie. This isn’t a game.

THE CUFFLINKS

Antique Cufflinks at Bottega Veneta

What: Pure Italian wrist candy forged from antique silver and designed to look like gemstones.
Why: That black-tie affair at Mr. Witherspoon’s Buckhead manse isn’t the place for unkempt wrists. It’s the place to show up wearing throwback-y cufflinks that look like they were stolen from the set of Bing Crosby’s “Christmas in Killarney” video.

THE PANTS

Canvas Button-Flies at Sid Mashburn

What: Cherry-red, slim-cut pants from the wardrobe whisperer himself.
Why: It may not be today. It may not be tomorrow. But soon enough, the holiday house party will rear its beautiful, raucous head. And when it does, subtlety is not an option. Neither are khakis.

THE BOW TIE

Rag & Bone Bow Ties at Bill Hallman

What: A classic black number that has a flat edge on one side and comes to a point on the other. So maybe just semiclassic.
Why: You’re not not going to don a bow tie for the office soiree. Also, there’s a strong to very strong chance your black velvet blazer will be rendered useless without it. Best not to risk it.

THE CANE

Meet the Brandy Smuggler Walking Stick

What: A Gatsby-esque cane with a beechwood shaft and shiny brass collar. Oh, and a 13-inch flask hidden inside.
Why: If you have to ask, you may not be ready. But since you did, you’ll bust this thing out when it’s time for a little covert tippling and flagrant fireside peacockery. Which is always.

THE ONESIE

Just Some Footed PJs with Snowflakes

What: Full-body fleece pajamas complete with a kangaroo pouch, horrifying snowflake pattern and one of those butt flaps in the back.
Why: Ugly sweater parties: kind of played out. Ugly onesie parties: the next big thing in yuletide technology. Now go and make it so.