Should Men Wear Leather During the Holidays?
J.L. Rocha Collections
Should Men Wear Leather During the Holidays?
Men’s Style Guide
When men think about a classic holiday season, they might envision Bing Crosby or Jimmy Stewart: Men suits, Smoking Jackets, and maybe even velvet house slippers. Today, modern holiday gatherings have expanded style options for men, making leather a more acceptable element to add to your style. Modern times, however, don’t make leather a unanimously welcomed guest to a family dinner or a new years gala. We’ve compiled our thoughts to answer the question: Should Men Wear Leather During the Holidays? Let’s begin:
Traditions Are Forever
but your style is always unique.
Men’s Holiday Leather Dress Code:
When considering your look for the occasion, it’s good to utilize a similar methodology for selecting a luxury watch. Just like a luxury watch, an exceptional leather piece is a collectors item that can be formal or casual; therefore, design and functionality rule when choosing what to wear. Here are some simple rules that we like to follow during the holidays:
Men’s Leather Jackets & The Holidays:
Acceptable For the Holidays:
Holiday Travel
A Casual Holiday Dinner
A Casual or Semi-Formal New Years Eve Party
Not Recommended:
Snow Activities
A Gala or Black Tie Celebration
Men’s Leather Travel Bags & The Holidays:
Acceptable For the Holidays:
Travel Bags for Holiday Travel: Air, Train, or Vehicle
Travel Bags for Transporting Gifts for a Family Gathering
A Leather Backpack to Transport Work Equipment when Travling
Not Recommended:
Overstuffing a travel bag for the holiday season
Using a travel bag to transport glass wear or spirits
Placing your bag in the snow.
Men’s Leather Shoes & The Holidays:
Leather Boots: Combat, Chelsea, Ankle or Jodpur
Holiday Travel
A Casual Holiday Dinner
A Casual or Semi-Formal New Years Eve Party
Leather Dress Shoes: Oxfords, Wingtips, Wholecuts
Holiday Travel
A Semi-Formal & Formal Holiday Dinner
Semi-Formal or Formal Holiday/New Years Party
Leather Loafers: Driving Shoes, Penny Loafers, Tasseled Loafers & Kilted Loafers
Holiday Travel
Holiday Morning Festivities
Casual Evening Nightcaps/Lounging
When not to wear:
Men’s Dress Shoes, Loafers, & Boots will always be a great style choice over athletic footwear when looking to elevate an outfit. The only times when men’s leather shoes are not recommended are during athletic activities or for black tie/gala events: where specified footwear is a requirement.
Three Men’s Holiday Looks with Leather
Style inspiration for Your Holiday Season
Look 1: Formal Events
Few outfits can compete with a classic men’s suit. We recommend infusing a little originality by adding a touch of nuance. Combine your favorite blue suit with the Elegante Lace Up in Midnight Blue for a subtle way to stand out during your formal dinners or parties.
Look 2: Casual Style
No matter where you go, it’s good to look put together. Casual evenings might mean transitioning from indoors to outdoors in style. We recommend wearing the Gaspar Leather Lumber Jacket for your casual events: rooftop parties, new years get togethers, or home with the family.
Look 3: Holiday Travel
When you want to look good while staying comfortable and versatile: the Villa Asymmetrical Mixed Media Jacket in Midnight brings unique flare to any travel outfit. Combine it with our Sierra Negra Travel Bag to cover every travel look you can pack.
Closing Notes:
No matter where you go, what you wear, or how you celebrate: we wish for you amazing moments with family, friends, and loved ones surrounding you. Our community is made of stylish men with their own way of walking through the world - but we all stand for family, quality, and legacy. Thank you for sharing this season with us during our 10th year in the U.S.A. Did we miss anything in our guide? Do you have any questions or suggestions about holiday style? Comment below or on social media to get involved in the conversation! We want to our global community to connect - and we wish you all handmade moments.
Thank You/Gracias