What to Purchase for Your Boyfriend or Husband to Enhance His Style Just a Little Bit
Joseph Tang serves as an editor in residence at Who What Wear and is the fashion director at Canadian department store Holt Renfrew, where he manages the fashion and style direction for both women's and men's lines. December has a way of rapidly filling your social calendar, making it challenging to RSVP to everything. With holiday parties, office functions, family get-togethers, and numerous festive occasions, deciding on outfits can become a significant effort. While you're perfecting your holiday attire, the last thing you want is your partner showing up in a puffer vest over a dress shirt or a normcore look that fails to match your carefully planned outfit.
The solution is quite straightforward. To determine what to buy for your boyfriend or husband this holiday season, I suggest following the KISS approach: Keep it simple, silly. Most men aren’t looking for a complete wardrobe transformation, especially during the busiest month of the year. Instead, concentrate on replacing a few everyday essentials with upgraded items that feel sophisticated yet familiar. This is the easiest way to refine his holiday wardrobe without adding stress.
To simplify the process further, I've outlined the essential pieces to refresh this season. Here’s what to add, swap, and suggest to ensure he looks as polished as you do.
Swap the Ugly Christmas Sweater for a Chunky Cardigan
Taking inspiration from après-ski fashion, the novelty cardigan offers a polished and trendy way to bring a festive flair to his look without being overly gimmicky.
- AMI Wool College Cardigan
- JW Anderson House Polo Cardigan in Chestnut Brown
- Brunello Cucinelli Geometric Jacquard Cardigan
- Casablanca Casa Mountain Temple Cardigan
Add a Pop of Color
Vibrant sneakers can easily enhance a basic outfit—ideal for someone seeking a style upgrade without overhauling their entire wardrobe. A trendy sneaker collaboration can also serve as a great conversation starter, perfect for holiday gatherings where he may not know everyone.
- Loewe x On Cloudsolo Sneakers
- Prada Collapse Re-Nylon and Suede Elasticized Sneakers
- Golden Goose Ball Star Suede Sneakers With Patent Star
- Nike Pegasus Premium Road Running Shoes
Swap His Work Blazer for a Cool Shacket
This shirt-jacket combination offers a polished yet relaxed appearance. He’ll earn significant style points by trying this trend in high-quality fabrics such as leather and structured denim.
- Mackage Emmanuel Double-Face Wool Overshirt
- Eleventy 2-Pocket Over-Shirt Jacket
- Stone Island Corduroy Overshirt
- Reigning Champ Boiled Wool Warden Overshirt
Keep the Comfort Without Sacrificing Style
These relaxed trousers provide the comfort of sweatpants but come with a cleaner, more refined appearance. Elastic waists are suitable as long as the rest of his outfit remains modern and streamlined.
- Sacai X Carhartt Wip Duck Pants in Sacai Green
- Stone Island Relaxed Cargo Pants
- Fear of God Technical Split Knee Pant
Add a Touch of Sparkle and Shine
If the man in your life isn’t quite ready to step outside his comfort zone, consider adding a subtle hint of sparkle or shine to refresh his style. Classic pieces with a refined, eye-catching twist are always a safe bet.
- Casio G-Shock Full Metal Digital Bracelet Watch
- Adidas Samba OG Crystal Sneakers
- Messika Move Titanium Black XL Cord
- Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer Crystal Pavé Edition
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What to Purchase for Your Boyfriend or Husband to Enhance His Style Just a Little Bit
Holt Renfrew's Fashion Director, Joseph Tang, guides us on what to purchase for your boyfriend or husband if they're in need of a wardrobe refresh.