Festive Attire

Is this me? Yes, if you're wearing a dark suit and the invitation says "festive," "holiday," or "sparkle encouraged." This is black tie with permission to show personality. The outfit: a dark suit (charcoal or navy) + a dress shirt + dress shoes + a belt. Now add the festive layer: a velvet blazer, a jacquard or patterned tie, a jewel-toned pocket square, or metallic cufflinks. The rule: one statement piece, not all of them. In your pocket: a velvet blazer and a backup tie. If you walked in and everyone else is in plain black suits, lose the velvet. If they all have colour and pattern, you need the signal that you got the memo. Springus will tell you which blazer you already own that makes this festive and not fussy.