Most men own one suit and hope it will do. New Year’s Eve is the night to do better. You can get the full black-tie look from BOSS for under $1,400, or go the other way entirely with a sequin jacket from Dolce&Gabbana. These are 32 pieces from nine houses that we would wear to see out 2026, from the tailoring to the small things that finish it.
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The tailoring
A tuxedo if the invitation says black tie, velvet or sequins if it doesn’t, and a jacquard blazer for the man who wants to be asked where he got it.
1. BOSS BOSS ONE slim-fit tuxedo pants
The trousers half of the most affordable proper tuxedo on this list.
$349 · View at HugoBoss.com
2. BOSS Slim-fit virgin-wool tuxedo jacket
A bestseller for a reason. Black tie without the four-figure bill.
$749 · View at HugoBoss.com
3. Tom Ford Wool mohair Shelton trouser
The trousers to wear under a velvet jacket. Mohair gives them a slight sheen.
$2,160 · View at TomFord.com
4. Versace Jacquard wool blazer
New in. Pattern you only see up close, which is the right amount.
$3,550 · View at Versace.com
5. Versace Wool-mohair blazer in brown
Brown tailoring is this winter’s alternative to black, and far less expected.
$3,990 · View at Versace.com
6. Prada Wool and mohair tuxedo
Lean, plain and very Prada. The tuxedo for men who dislike fuss.
$5,200 · View at Prada.com
7. Tom Ford Fluid velvet Shelton cocktail jacket
The velvet dinner jacket is Tom Ford’s signature. Wear it with black trousers.
$5,290 · View at TomFord.com
8. Dolce&Gabbana Palermo jacket in sequins
The statement of the list. One night a year, a man can wear sequins.
$6,395 · View at DolceGabbana.com
9. Dolce&Gabbana Sicilia double-breasted jacquard suit
A full jacquard suit, for the host or for the man who wants to look like him.
$6,995 · View at DolceGabbana.com
10. Tom Ford Luxury twill O’Connor tuxedo
The benchmark. If you buy one tuxedo for the next twenty years, this is it.
$7,490 · View at TomFord.com
The shirt
An evening shirt is cut and finished differently from the one you wear to the office, and it shows the moment the jacket comes off.
11. BOSS Slim-fit stretch-cotton evening shirt
The sensible buy. A proper evening shirt for less than dinner for two.
$179 · View at HugoBoss.com
12. Tom Ford Cocktail voile slim fit evening shirt
Voile is lighter than poplin, which matters in a crowded room at midnight.
$970 · View at TomFord.com
13. Tom Ford Poplin classic fit evening shirt
The classic fit, for men who want room to eat and dance.
$990 · View at TomFord.com
14. Prada Wool shirt
For the party with no dress code: a wool shirt worn open at the neck, no tie.
$2,700 · View at Prada.com
The shoes
Patent leather for black tie, a polished loafer for everything else.
15. Versace Primo leather loafers
A slim black loafer with a small Medusa detail. Dressy without laces.
$1,125 · View at Versace.com
16. Versace Primo leather derby shoes
New in. The lace-up version, for a suit and not a tuxedo.
$1,125 · View at Versace.com
17. Prada Brushed leather loafers
The loafer half the fashion industry wears. Shiny enough for evening.
$1,320 · View at Prada.com
18. Tom Ford Patent Edgar evening lace-up
The correct black-tie shoe: patent leather, plain toe, nothing else.
$1,890 · View at TomFord.com
19. Tom Ford Patent Edgar evening slipper
The slipper is the more relaxed option, and the better one with velvet.
$1,990 · View at TomFord.com
20. Tom Ford Leather Claydon monk strap
A monk strap with a dark suit says you thought about it.
$1,990 · View at TomFord.com
The finishing touches
A bow tie, and one piece of jewellery. No more than one.
21. BOSS Pre-tied bow tie in cotton velvet
Velvet is the festive choice, and at this price it can be a one-night purchase.
$99 · View at HugoBoss.com
22. Tom Ford Piquet bow tie
White piquet is for white tie, or for the man who wants to stand out in black.
$250 · View at TomFord.com
23. Versace Bound ring
New in. A single ring is the easiest way for a man to wear jewellery.
$325 · View at Versace.com
24. Tom Ford Satin pre-tied bow tie
The black satin bow tie, the one the dress code actually means.
$360 · View at TomFord.com
25. David Yurman Streamline band ring
Grey titanium, dark and light on the hand. It goes with a steel watch.
$425 · View at DavidYurman.com
26. Tom Ford Silver T pin brooch
Men’s brooches are everywhere on the red carpet. Pin it to the lapel.
$650 · View at TomFord.com
27. David Yurman Chevron cuff bracelet
Sterling silver under a shirt cuff, seen only when you reach for a glass.
$695 · View at DavidYurman.com
Five more we couldn’t leave out
From Paris, Rome and Florence: Balmain’s sharp one-button jacket, a double-breasted Valentino, and the Ferragamo loafers that go with all of it.
28. Balmain Single-breasted 1-button wool jacket
From Balmain’s evening selection. Strong shoulders, one button, very Paris.
$2,990 · View at Balmain.com
29. Valentino Double-breasted jacket in mouliné wool
Double-breasted tailoring is back. Wear it buttoned, with nothing fussy underneath.
$3,990 · View at Valentino.com
30. Balmain Balmain B poplin shirt with cufflinks
The cufflinks come with it, which solves two problems at once.
$950 · View at Balmain.com
31. Ferragamo Penny loafer
A clean penny loafer in six colours. Black for the party, brown for January.
$850 · View at Ferragamo.com
32. Ferragamo Gancini ornament moccasin
The Gancini buckle is Ferragamo’s signature, and it dresses a loafer up.
$950 · View at Ferragamo.com
How we choose: every piece on The Shopping List is picked by Ayerhs editors on design, craft and how well it suits the occasion. No brand pays to be included, and prices were checked on the date above.
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