Five captures on the tuxedo for the festive season, from sleeveless to velvet. Penguins need not apply
Harriet Green, leader-writer, The Observer Magazine ‘Go for berry-hued velvet.’ Jacket, £69, and trousers £35, marksandspencer.com. Top, £43, theoutnet.com Pouch, £24, Chloe Croft London at wolfandbadger.com. Sandals, £48, riverisland.com
Jo Jones, the latest thing editor ‘Wear a bold print shirt under a sleeveless blazer.’ Sleeveless tux, £40, next.co.uk. Trousers, £49.99, mango.com. Bag, charter out for £40 a day, Chanel at my wardrobehq.com. Sandals, £245, russellandbromley.co.uk. Shirt, £27.99, zara.com. Ring, £125, astleyclarke.com
Helen Seamons, men’s mode editor ‘Tuxedo style can be colourful.’ Jacket, £495 and trousers £295, lisou.co.uk. Earrings, £60, omathelabel.com. Bag, £48, itsrooper.co.uk. Knaves, £145, Esska at anthropologie.com
Bemi Shaw, contributing stylist ‘Update the Le Smoking look with leather.’ Blazer, £290, and trousers, £69, both arket.com. Top, £130, thereformation.com. Bag, £51, jwpei.com. Hoops, £70, harfi.co.uk. Beaded mules, £395, dearfrances.com
Peter Bevan, style assistant ‘Hire a designer suit.’ Blazer, £135, and trousers, £57 for a 4-day rental, Dundas at selfridgesrental.com. Earrings, £225, monicavinader.com. Top, £225, the-array.com. Mules, £270, miista.com
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