The Outfit Notes
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Dinner Black

cream shirt, dark knit

Flat-lay of the pieces in this outfit: black zip-up knit cardigan, cream button-down shirt, taupe pleated loose-fit trousers, brown suede chelsea boots, tank must watch.
The pieces

What to wear for Christmas dinner as a man: a black zip knit cardigan over a cream Polo Ralph Lauren oxford shirt, mole taupe trousers, Church's brown suede chelsea boots and a Cartier Tank. A holiday party outfit for men that looks sharp, dark on top and soft below, with no tie needed.

The pieces

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Published 1 October 2026.

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