The Outfit Notes
Smart Casual Men

Holiday Charcoal

grey blazer, black knit, cream trousers

Flat-lay of the pieces in this outfit: grey melange wool blazer, black zip-up knit cardigan, cream pleated fluid trousers, cocoa suede loafers, silver dial dress watch.
The pieces

Holiday party outfit for men that skips the stiff suit: ARKET grey melange wool blazer over a black zip knit, light cream pleated trousers, cocoa suede loafers and a Longines Master Collection on brown alligator. What to wear for Christmas dinner men, smart casual and wearable again.

The pieces

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Published 1 October 2026.

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