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Men’s Holiday Hosting Outfit: Plaid Shirt & Corduroy

An apple-cinnamon plaid shirt, blue corduroy, brown suede shoes and dark socks for holiday hosting. See how to balance pattern and texture.

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L.L.Bean

Men's Chamois Shirt, Traditional Fit, Plaid

Apple Cinnamon

$84.95 · Shop L.L.Bean ↗

Image: Quince

Quince

Men’s Organic Stretch Corduroy 5-Pocket Pants

Storm Blue

$60.00 · Shop Quince ↗

Image: Sabah

Sabah

Akşam - Kahve Suede (Mens)

Kahve Suede

$250.00 · Shop Sabah ↗

Image: Darn Tough

Darn Tough

Men's The Standard Mid-Calf Cushioned Lightweight Lifestyle Socks

Black

$27.00 · Shop Darn Tough ↗

Balance the pieces

The apple-cinnamon plaid shirt is the only pattern above storm-blue corduroy. Brown suede shoes sit in the same warm family as the plaid. Dark socks keep the finish restrained; leave an outdoor scarf at the door.

Check the setting and fit

Check the shirt’s traditional fit against your preferred amount of room and whether you plan to tuck it. For cooking and serving, roll the cuffs only when they stay secure and leave the sweater layer off if it would overheat the room.

Start with what you own

A plain blue or charcoal trouser can replace the corduroy if the shirt already supplies enough texture. Keep an existing brown shoe when it fits the setting. The point is one warm plaid against a cooler base, rather than a head-to-toe new purchase.

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