Party Season is Upon Us, Put a Streetwear Twist on Your Function-Fits

As 2022 draws to a close and the festive season looms over us, it's safe to say many of our social calendars are starting to fill up. From work Christmas parties, the big day itself or even New Years' Eve, December as a month usually has a lot in store for both us and our wardrobes.

With many of us never turning down the opportunity to dress up for any occasion, we thought we would present some ideas on how to inject a sense of familiarity into your function fits. Below, we've picked out 3 of our current favourite silhouettes available at MR PORTER to give you a helping hand in creating those fire looks this festive season.

Let's face it if you're opting for a smart casual look at any point throughout the year, the overshirt should be a garment you're thinking about. Blending classic workwear styling with contemporary notes, the overshirt can pair well with just about any legwear you have in your wardrobe, whether that be cargos, jeans or even wider-leg pants.

For a simple but show-stopping look, try pairing your overshirt with a contrasting T-Shirt underneath and a pair of neutral trousers for a triadic colour scheme.

With the knitwear revival currently dominating the men's fashion scene, now is the time to embrace those normcore and preppy fits. Cable knit sweaters are currently some of the most sought-after pieces in male wardrobes, and given the season, now is the perfect time to wear them.

Dressing a cable knit piece is a piece of cake. Simply don your chosen knit with a relaxed pair of jeans. If your upper and lower layers are similar in colour, add an oversized neutral-coloured T-Shirt that's slightly visible at the hem to offer a tonal break.

Given the weather outside, most of us are going to lean towards wearing heavier jackets and coats up top, however, if you feel like you can hack a bit of cold between destinations, a lightweight jacket might just be on the cards. With a multitude of pairing options on offer, lightweight jackets can take your outfits to new levels.

Try wearing a hip-length jacket with a tucked-in T-Shirt and a stylish pair of trousers for an outfit on the smart side of things. Colour combinations are completely down to whatever you fancy, but remember, you can't go wrong with classic monochromatic styling for those fancy occasions.