What to wear to a Company Party?
Company parties sit somewhere between the office and a social evening, so the challenge is to look more relaxed than you would at work without appearing underdressed. If you're wondering what to wear to a company party, start with smart separates rather than a full office suit: a soft jacket or knit, tailored trousers and polished loafers will work for most dinners, drinks and office celebrations.
One Outfit for a Company Party
- Wool and silk blouson jacket
The navy blouson gives the outfit structure without making it feel like officewear. Its lightweight construction also makes it easier to wear through dinner or drinks.
- Long-sleeve cotton knit polo
The knit polo keeps the upper half sharper than a T-shirt but less formal than a shirt and tie, which suits a social event with colleagues.
- Brown tapered cotton trousers
Brown trousers separate the look clearly from standard navy-and-grey office dressing while remaining easy to pair with the navy jacket and dark brown shoes.
- Dark brown penny loafers
Dark brown penny loafers are polished enough for a restaurant or hotel bar but easier and less formal than Oxfords.
- Leather belt and ribbed socks
A matching leather belt keeps the footwear and accessories consistent, while ribbed socks add texture without introducing another strong colour.
Why this outfit works?
A company party usually requires less formality than the working day that came before it, especially when you are meeting new colleagues or people from other teams. The navy blouson gives the outfit enough structure for colleagues, managers or clients, while the knitted polo removes the corporate feel of a shirt and tie. Brown trousers keep the look distinct from standard officewear, and the penny loafers are smart enough for dinner or drinks without making the outfit feel formal. Together, these pieces make the outfit feel social rather than corporate without making it look too casual for colleagues, managers or clients.
When to wear this look?
This outfit also works well for:
- office celebrations
- team dinners
- after-work drinks
- client socials
- casual networking events
Style notes
- Skip your usual office suit unless the invitation or venue clearly calls for formalwear.
- Use texture to make simple pieces feel more evening-appropriate: knitwear, wool, suede and polished leather all work well.
- If you are coming directly from work, change one or two pieces rather than the whole outfit removing the tie or swapping a shirt for knitwear can be enough.
- Check the venue before choosing footwear; a restaurant dinner and casual office drinks do not require the same level of formality.
Good to know: This is one possible way to dress for a company party. The right choice depends on the venue, time of day, company culture and whether the invitation specifies smart casual, cocktail or formal dress.
For a broader overview of business dress codes, levels of formality and what to wear across different professional settings, see our complete guide to business attire for men.
How to adapt this look?
You don’t need to recreate this outfit exactly. If the blouson feels too casual for the venue, replace it with an unstructured navy blazer. The knitted polo can become an open-collar shirt for a smarter dinner, while the brown trousers can be swapped for charcoal or navy if you prefer a quieter palette. Penny loafers work well for most company parties, but dark brown Derbies or Chelsea boots are stronger choices for a more formal or winter setting. Change only the pieces that need to become smarter or more relaxed for the venue; the rest of the outfit can stay the same.
About Drover Club
Drover Club is a men’s online styling service that helps men dress right for the moments that matter. For weddings, business events, black-tie evenings, cocktail parties and other special occasions, we curate complete, ready-to-shop outfits from different brands, based on your style preferences, budget, sizes and existing wardrobe.
