What to wear to a leaving party
Wear smart casual with one festive detail: a good shirt or dress, a blazer or cardigan and comfortable shoes. If you are the one leaving, dress a little more than usual, since people will remember and photograph the day.
Two outfits that work
Wrap dress, light blazer and comfortable flats
- blue wrap dress or smart top with trousers
- light blazer or cardigan
- comfortable flats or low block heels
- small bag with a festive detail
A wrap dress with a blazer is smart without being stiff, and flats make a long evening of chatting easy.
Light blue shirt, navy blazer, chinos
- light blue shirt
- navy blazer
- beige chinos
- brown leather shoes
A shirt, blazer and chinos work from the office to the pub, and you can drop the blazer if the venue is warm.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | A light shirt or dress, and a blazer you can remove if the venue is warm. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | A shirt or dress with a blazer or cardigan, and shoes that suit a walk to the venue. |
| ColdBelow 10° | A warm coat and boots for the journey, with your smart shoes in a bag. |
Do and don’t
- Dress for the venue, not just the office
- Add one festive detail, such as a colour, scarf or jewellery
- Bring a card or small gift if the group is collecting
- Wear shoes you can stand in for a few hours
- Dress more formally than the guest of honour
- Wear a costume unless the invitation says so
- Wear anything you would not want in the group photos
- Wear new shoes for a long evening
Check the night before
- Check the venue, time and dress code
- Bring a card or contribution to the gift
- Try the outfit sitting down
- Check the route home
- Charge your phone for photos and contacts
Questions people ask
What should I wear to a leaving party?
Smart casual: a good shirt or dress with a blazer or cardigan. Pick something comfortable and slightly festive.
What should I wear to my own leaving party?
Something you feel good in and that suits the venue, a little smarter than usual. People will take photos, so choose a colour you like.
Is it okay to wear jeans to a leaving party?
Yes, if the venue and the company are casual; pair dark jeans with a smart top and blazer.
What if the leaving party is at the office?
Dress as you would on a good day at work, with one festive detail. You do not need to dress up for a room you are in every day.
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