WORDS BY ISAAC PERRY

With Christmas now less than a week away we need to begin to consider what outfits we are going to be wearing over this festive period. Even though the weather has been on the bad side lately to say the least it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to chuck on the thickest clothing you have with layering key once again this year.

Well what do you do on Christmas Eve other than watch films, eat rubbish and drink booze? Not a lot really! The perfect and most comfortable way to start your Christmas period is with a nice and chilled pair of Pyjamas these can be worn throughout the whole festive period not only making you stylish day to day but also when indulging on a hot chocolate, with a dash of Baileys,  at night.

Christmas Eve-

For those of you who are planning on going out out a smart casual look is always the way to go with it offering versatility for all events making you neither over or under dressed. Well where do we start? The shoes of course! This year has been dominated by the chunky trainer trend and why change something which we love, Alexander McQueen’s are that perfect high-end sneaker which offer the clean, smart and casual look you should be going for.

No smart casual look would be complete without a pair of tailored trousers and after looking and looking we found that Zara offers one of the best selections with our number one pick being these Pin Stripe Suit Trousers, priced at £39.99 you can’t really argue with that!

With this look we are treating you to a full Zara ensemble with our next item being this cream turtle neck sweater, this allows you not only to remain warm but also look the best!

Christmas day-

The one day of the year which allows you to wear crazy jumpers and it be totally acceptable! A day like Christmas has no rules and is simply an excuse to show off any of your new presents even if you have brought them for yourself. If you are looking for the best Christmas jumpers where else would you look other than Boohoo man for cheap and cheerful clothing.

However, if you aren’t a ‘make it work’ kind of person than a smart look is perfect for you on Christmas day. Allsaints light blue Trenton Shirt is the perfect start and pairing this with a pair of blue denim jeans will only complete the outfit.

Although we are called Clothes Make the Man, this feature is going to be ‘Boots Make the Man’ and we have found the most beautiful boot which you should definitely check out! The Navy Portage Leather 6-inch Moc is the perfect boot for this winter. Not only this winter but years ahead with the leather softer and softer

Boxing Day-

A hungover mess is the only way to be on this day, not advised by us of course! All you are simply going to want is a comfortable tracksuit which you can look the part as well as feel the part in comfort terms. Twinzz is a brand which we have recently come across and are loving not only for the designs but having actually worn some of the items the quality of them. The Loyalty Ply FZ Laurel Hoodie and matching bottoms are the answer for all your comfort fears over this festive period, simply pair this tracksuit with your favourite pair of trainers and you have absolutely smashed it.

New Year’s Eve-

If you are going to celebrate New Year’s it will be best to wrap up for the fireworks this year or even if you are just popping down the pub, but as ever that smart casual look is the best option to go for and the Barbour Men’s Farsley Chelsea boot is the perfect way to start this outfit and once paired with a slim pair of black denim jeans you have already smashed it. However, we are still yet to have told you about the highlight of the outfit! Zara’s grey faux shearling jacket is an amazing piece to style and when placed with the simple duo above you simply can’t complain.

We at Clothes Make the Man hope that this has given you some outfit inspo for this festive period and makes you dress like the best you! This year once again has gone incredibly quickly and we wish you all a Merry Christmas, health and happiness in the New Year.

Jeez as we hurtle head long into the festive season, we always hit that awkward situation where we’ve bought too much for one person and not enough for another. A great way to get round this is with stocking filler gifts, to bulk out that pressie you’ve gone for. See below for a whole host of inspiring gift ideas for every meme we of your family.

Soak, relax and unwind with this pair of festive bath fizzers.

Gin is the spirit of the moment, the discerning drinker’s tipple of choice. But with a gin revolution currently sweeping the world, it has never been a more fascinating – and complex – subject. The Gin Dictionary is the gin-drinker’s guide to this special spirit. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktail recipes and the many varieties of gin around the world.

We know that a strong beard is the pride and joy of any man’s face! Keep it in tip top condition with this luxury beard balm. It’s been scented with fresh moss and amber, and is designed to moisturise the hair while keeping it firmly in place.

Fancy a tipple? Stash this hip flask in your coat pocket when you’re out and about. It’s bound by hard-wearing canvas with a screw top so nothing spills out.

Comfy and Christmassy knickers in a seasonal love-heart bauble… a great stocking filler or even to hang on the tree.

This Christmas, if you haven’t heard of ZOG! Before you certainly will have soon. From the creators of the Gruffalo and first published in 2010 (written by bestselling picture book author Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler), Zog is the story of a young dragon learning the tools of the dragon trade — from how to fly, to how to capture a princess in distress. His own cartoon will be premiering on TV this Christmas.

Supersoft with a pom on top, this knitted beanie will cheer up cold heads and ears in an instant. Grab our matching accessories too

Merry Christmas from FatFace! Milo Moose has lost one of his Christmas presents. Embark on an adventure with Milo Moose and his friends to find the lost present. £2 from every book sold will go to the FatFace Foundation

Comfy and Christmassy socks in a bauble… A great stocking filler, or even to hang on the tree.

This gift set contains all you need for a beer-tasting party. It includes a 64 page book, 200 tasting notes, 20 beer mats, flavour wheel and bottle opener.

f these aren’t THE coolest slippers, then we don’t know what are. Give the feet of someone you love added bite with these wolf claw slippers.

Comfort in one’s underwear is of utmost importance and these Christmas “under crackers” – are great fitting boxers packaged for the perfect stocking filler.

Keep the chill off while feeling and smelling great. This warm and cosy knitted beanie comes with an invigorating body wash and spray scented with citrus, rosemary and cardamon.

The James Border Wallet adds a bit of class to your pockets, with it’s sleek leather construction. It comes with an abundance of compartments to stow away your cards, loose change and ID. It even has an embossed FatFace logo on the inside to really set it apart.

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He’s also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. How will he ever win a golden star?

Go on an adventure with Zog as he navigates his way through school; this paperback book is sure to be a favourite this winter whatever the age.

Christmas is for everyone, no matter if your 6 to 60. We can all share in the magic of this time if year, but there does come a point in your life when you do get far more of a kick from giving gifts rather than receiving them and seeing the joy in that individual’s face when they open it, none more so than the young. 

The DreamToys list is the most authoritative independent prediction of toys that will be the most sought after this Christmas. Selected by a representative panel of retailers and industry experts, these are the toys that will be the talk of the playground this festive season.

The full Top 10 list is as follows in no particular order;

Barbie Ultimate Kitchen

Boxer the Robot 

Cra-Z-Slimy Creations Super Slime Studio

Fingerlings Untamed Jailbreak T-Rex Playset

Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall

Harry Potter Wizard Training Wand

L.O.L. Surprise! Pop-Up Store

L.O.L. Surprise! Under Wraps

Laser X Twin Pac

Monopoly Fortnite Edition

“It is a huge honour each year to unveil the DreamToys top twelve list,” said Gary Grant, chair of the DreamToys committee. “We have a fantastic range of toys this year to suit every budget, with three quarters of the list under £50, representing real value for money in these uncertain times. The list is an excellent reflection of the toy industry’s dedication to innovation and ingenuity and highlights the wonder and happiness that toys bring to children and families at this time of year.“

Now this is probably one of THE most important of the Christmas gift guide posts, yes for the man who has everything, it could be your Dad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, one of your in-laws or your boyfriend, but universally we all have one in our life’s and every year, we stress and worry about what to buy them. Here we go then….

There are some brands that are so iconic they can be recognised by just one feature. In the case of streetwear label A Bathing Ape, it’s the hairy primate logo. This cotton-jersey T-shirt plays host to the brand’s distinctive emblem, and this time, it’s cloaked in a Union Jack flag print (where’s the camouflage). A design exclusive to Selfridges, you can stay in keeping with the label’s aesthetic by rocking yours with camouflage-print jogging bottoms or simply just jeans.

Hovertech brings drone camera technology to all with its Hover Camera Passport. A fold-up, bag-sized drone, it liberates you to become your own personal flying photographer. Pick from still or video – once released, it’ll follow you, always keeping you in the frame wherever you are. Working with iPhone and iPad, it needs no tripod and no programming, staying steady and capturing the moment in HD, 4K footage.

Consider William & Son’s games bag your rainy-day kit. It’s filled with all of the classics, including solitaire, dominoes, backgammon and chess and also comes with playing cards, multicoloured perudo cups and dice should you fancy a spot of poker instead

Now did you know Alfred Dunhill would frequently send business correspondence from London to the South of France, and the full-grain leather cover of this notebook is inspired by those parcels. A sophisticated choice for boardroom meetings, it’s filled with gilt-edge ruled pages and has a grosgrain page-keeper.

In a covetable rose-gold hue, this Plum shot gift set by Tom Dixon presents the perfect opportunity to drink in style. A sculpted finish smooths the glasses while hold indents make for ergonomic bliss. Cut from copper plate by hand, the contrast interior begs to be filled with a favourite tipple. With four shot glasses and measure, this set is an ideal gift for the design-savvy man who has everything.

Newsflash: we’ve reached the future of tech, and it comes in the form of the Keecker entertainment robot. Five years of extensive development brought this multimedia projector into being; responding to voice commands via the associated app, it projects onto any wall or ceiling. With a 90-degree adjustable video projector and 360-degree audio, it plays your music and films anywhere in the house, moving independently from room to room.To make him feel like a true Master Ham, Juan Pedro Domecq provides all the elements to enjoy its products with this Maestro Jamonero ham set. Set contains Iberian acorn ham and accessories including a knife, apron and wooden board, what more does he need?

Wearing your favourite childhood cartoon character, literally, on your sleeve has become a bona fides trend with everybody from Loewe to Moschino getting in on the act. Ahead of its AW18 presentation, Calvin Klein,  tweeted out a call for fans to “Toon in” to the show’s live feed – we know now that the runway featured iconic Looney Tunes on pieces like this oversized wool sweater. Intarsia-knitted with none other than Wile E Coyote, it’s a surefire way to liven up casual outfits.

What would Christmas be without slippers, yes even the man who has everything and Bottega Veneta’s backless slippers are the latest take on the house’s signature ‘Fiandra’ loafers. Expertly crafted using the unmistakable intrecciato weave, this pair is made from supple storm-blue leather that’s lightly buffed to reveal a lighter navy shade at parts.

Another inspiring idea for the food lover is this lil beauty from Elektra, who have been engineering specialist coffee-making tools since the late 1940s – the label has even amassed a lengthy list of patents over the years. Made from silver-tone brass, this ‘Micro Casa Semiautomatic SXC’ model is designed with a built-in cup heater, filters, press and high-tech steaming system so you can whip up barista-level drinks. The sleek retro design will look so cool on your kitchen counter.

Don’t just walk on the wild side, but climb, ski, mountain bike, canoe, surf and even skydive. This action-packed encyclopedia from FatFace showcases the best outdoor experiences in more than 150 countries across the globe. Featuring inspiring photography, maps, interviews and expert authors, it’s the ultimate introduction to a thrilling new world of adventure. Pack his passport and a compass and get ready to conquer the planet.

Socks needn’t be boring and nobody does colour quite like Missoni. These socks have been crochet-knitted in Italy from cotton-blend with touches of wool for more insulation and a hint of stretch for flexibility. The patchwork pattern features several tones of blues and reds, so they’ll pair nicely with subdued navy or grey suiting.The breathable cotton-blend is spun with a touch of elastane to keep them spring.

Never mind the man who has everything, who wouldn’t want the LG OLED TVs which will be configured to display over 130 million self-emitting pixels, producing unmatched contrast ratio and true blacks that define OLED TV’s iconic picture quality and make true Dark Skies a reality, imagine watching the Queen’s speech with this????

Want to experience true simple luxury, try the Oliver Spencer Loungewear collection from the Great British Designer, who offers all the style and sophistication the mainline is known for – but with your downtime in mind. This ‘Farrow’ robe is cut in a relaxed fit from organic cotton patterned with blue stripes.