Black Tie Alternative

Tis' the season to be jolly, but in these tough times and with a hefty Christmas spend on extended family looming, saving the pennies is top of my agenda.

Depending on how busy your social calendar is this December you'll no doubt have at least one black tie do to attend forgoing the usual New Year hootenanny. 

The strain on bank accounts this time of year is palpable, so enlisting the help of Mr .Tee once again we set out to find an alternative for those festive parties, here's our tip for looking dashing without splashing.

Get that charcoal suit out again because those trousers could be your new best friend.

Save yourself the hassle of renting a poor fitting dinner suit and make a smart investment in a velvet jacket. You'll find them in abundance at markets like Spitalfields & Portobello Road and shouldn't have to part with more than £40.

Iron your best white shirt and there you have it!