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Looks You Can Only Get Away With At Christmas

By Sam Stilson

[Happy Holidays]

What styles are too silly for any time other than the holidays? Sam Stilson names a few.

The holidays are a time to celebrate. Everyone puts their best face forward, brightens up and takes time to appreciate what they have. It’s a time to give, to share and it’s also a time to relax. People go on vacation, work comes to a halt and, with all the good cheer, everyone relaxes their attitudes towards what is acceptable and what is not.

Because everyone is so busy basking in happiness, a lot of little things you might otherwise be criticized for are swept under the rug. This extends from overeating and binge drinking all the way to fashion and grooming. During the holidays, there are certain styles of clothes and grooming that would get you funny looks in April, but are laughed off and even appreciated in late December.

The following looks aren’t particularly stylish, but they damn sure are comfortable and fun. So, enjoy them while you can, because once the New Year hits, the window of opportunity will have closed.

Eternity in PJs

Everyone gets a little bit of time off in December and some people get a lot. What this means is that you will be required to wear clothing way less often during the holidays than in your typical work week. Wearing your PJs (read: boxers and a blanket) or your 'fat pants' for an entire day, perhaps the day after a Christmas party, is totally acceptable because you’re on vacation and you don’t have anywhere to be. It’s incredibly liberating, not to mention comfortable, and no one will give you flack for it. You won’t want to do it for an entire month, but Boxing Day in boxers is a hell of a good time.

Magical Moustaches

Because grooming rules are so loose during the holidays, everyone is more likely to shrug things off. Therefore, there is no better opportunity to grow a kick-ass moustache. Facial hair is already associated with holiday spirit (see Santa Claus), so your hairy upper lip will be taken as a sign of good will. Again, with your time off you won’t need to feel embarrassed about seeing your boss while sporting a big ‘stache. Plus, with your lack of responsibility, you can devote tons of time to meticulously trimming your facial hair in the bathroom mirror. Start your pushbroom early on, so you can have some killer walrus tusks by the time the big day rolls around.

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