With 2015 quickly approaching, and all the celebratory events that follow, if you’re in dire need of some style inspiration after the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we have just the tips for you. Whether it’s a smart affair, low-key lunch or just a mate’s house party it’s important that you look and feel great, especially beginning a new year.

With so many sales and bargains to be bagged at this time of year, the shops have made it easy for you – it’s just a case of hunting down the right look for you. Here at High Def Male we’ve short-listed some of the best investment pieces to shop this time of the year…

Skinny Suit

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Getting suited and booted can be a tricky task with so much to consider when shopping for tailoring. You may be one step ahead if you read our ‘How to Master the Black Tie look’ however if it’s a less formal affair we would recommend opting for a skinny fit suit.

Contemporary, timeless and highly versatile; you can be assured that slim fit tailoring looks great all year round.

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With so many different types of skinny suits out there; try an alternative cloth such as pique jersey. From Asos this suit possesses that stretch comfort without compromising on the shape or quality.

Wear it with a tee and Chelsea boots for a relaxed take on smart dressing. Undoubtedly, these pieces are a fantastic investment for the new year and other formal occasions.

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Ripped Denim

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With a huge comeback this year, ripped denim has widely graced the press and has been openly embraced by a celebrity cult following. The great thing about distressed jeans is that grunge element that never goes away.

You can pretty much pair anything with ripped jeans from a clean white button down shirt to brogues, and it will carry off an eclectic statement.

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On NYE, or during the week following with parties and social get-togethers, it’s cool to keep things low key and relaxed. At this time of year with the weather being especially cold you can afford to layer up a bit more than usual. Let’s take a look distressed denim styled up…

bold fred perrybonded jersey teeltd skinny jeans

brown alfred jacketsashore apron bootscashmere unisex scarf

Winter Knits

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It’s currently freezing outside and everyone knows that the temperatures will continue to plummet over the next few weeks. Why not celebrate the New Year in style with a seasonal winter knit. With so many styles out this year the sales have gone crazy and it’s the perfect timing to purchase a new jumper.

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You can tone down your look with dark layers and good quality accessories, to stray you from looking too outlandish. Shop knits that have a three colour-way if possible – you’ll find these are easier to style especially in the morning if you’re in a rush.

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One Last Note

We hope you have enjoyed our style inspiration piece and it’s given you some new ideas of what you may want to wear to welcome in the New Year.

Just remember in order to party to your full potential make sure you wear something comfortable! Dapper, eclectic or warm and cosy if that’s your bag. Here at High Def Male we’d like to thank all our readers and wish you a very Happy New Year!