Casual Dinner Party

Casual Dinner Party

Many dinner party invitations arrive without a dress code, which means you’re free to wear whatever you want. This gives you the opportunity to choose an outfit that reflects your personality – however, a word of warning: if you’re being treated to dinner and drinks, no matter how relaxed and informal the setting, you should not turn up looking as if you’ve just rolled out of bed. A party is still a party, and a certain level of grooming is expected.

In our opinion, the very best men’s casual party clothes start and end with a stylish top. For a laidback affair, a slim fit tee – V-neck or crew neck as you prefer – is perfect. There ain’t no shame in keeping things simple! Throw on your favourite pair of dark denim jeans or some wide-legged chinos for a comfortable but classic finish. Just be sure they’re not tatty or distressed: no dress code calls for beer-stained slacks that you ripped accidentally. Finish with a jacket – leather or bomber – and you’re good to go.

Beach Party

Beach Party

For all the fun in the sun, you can’t beat a beach party. And, best of all, style rules are relaxed at the seaside. Which isn’t to say you should rock up in your most radical Hawaiian shirt – this is still a party, and ‘ironic’ is not an excuse – but you can be more carefree than you might be in town.

For a sun-soaked daytime affair, prints, patterns and bold colours are de rigour. Just don’t go overboard. Match a plain tee with vibrant shorts, or vice versa. And don’t forget the accessories: sunglasses and hats are as practical as they are stylish.