Is it Black Tie?

1. Versace 2. Gucci 3. Dolce and Gabbana 4. Versace 5. Armani Collezioni 6. Versace 7. Armani Collezioni 8. Salvatore Ferragamo 9. Brioni10. Gucci 11. Dolce and Gabbana 12. D&G 13. Stefano Ricci 14. D&G 15. Barker 16. Ermenegildo Zegna 17. D&G 18. Stefano Ricci 19. Kiton 20. Gucci 21. BRM 22. Konstantino 23. Jan Leslie 24. Stefano Ricci 25. John Hardy 26. John Hardy 27. Gucci 28. Stefano Ricci 29. John Hardy 30. John Hardy (neimanmarcus.com)

Of course I would remiss in my duties if I didn't include some sleek and classic men's looks for those holiday parties......after all, I'm sure that we all want our dates or significant others to look hot too!

Men's "Essentials"

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1. Wool suit, $995, by John Varvatos Star USA. Shirt, $145, by Polo Ralph Lauren. Tie, $95, by Gitman Bros. at Saks Fifth Avenue. Shoes, $695, by Church's. Pocket square by Paul Stuart. Tie bar by Kenneth Cole.

2. Wool suit, $820, by Billy Reid. Shirt, $425, by Michael Bastian. Tie, $120, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Shoes, $168, by J.Crew. Socks, $95, by Tom Ford. Pocket square by Geoffrey Beene. Watch by Girard-Perregaux.

3. Corduroy suit, $2,895, by Ermenegildo Zegna. Shirt, $59, by Club Monaco. Tie, $160, by Michael Bastian. Scarf, $130, by Paul Smith Accessories. Watch by Patek Philippe.

4. Wool suit, $995, by John Varvatos Star USA. Shirt, $145, by Polo Ralph Lauren. Tie, $95, by Gitman Bros. at Saks Fifth Avenue. Shoes, $695, by Church's. Pocket square by Paul Stuart. Tie bar by Kenneth Cole.

5. Wool-cashmere suit, $2,950, by Michael Bastian. Sweater, $395, by Emporio Armani. Shirt, $325, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Tie, $150, by Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers. Shoes, $795, by Ralph Lauren. Socks, $35, by Punto for British Apparel. Watch by Panerai.

6. Clockwise from top left: J.Crew, $225. The Men's Store at Bloomingdale's, $198. Martin + Osa, $70. Prada, $545.

7. Clockwise from top left: Shoes, Ermenegildo Zegna, $745. Socks, Polo Ralph Lauren Hosiery, $14. Shoes, Tod's, $465. Socks, Bresciani for Bergdorf Goodman, $80. Shoes, Brooks Brothers Peal & Co., $488. Socks, Michael Bastian, $250. Shoes, Brunello Cucinelli, $740. Socks, Tom Ford, $95.

8. From left: Michael Bastian, $155. Tommy Hilfiger, $58. Alexander Olch, $140. Calvin Klein collection,
$100. Martin + Osa, $60. Bespoken, $120. Gitman Bros., $110.

9. From left: Uniqlo, $20. Saks Fifth Avenue, $275. Sisley, $54. Brooks Brothers, $198. Coach, $138.

(GQ magazine)

The ultimate in classic style.