Occasionwear
Occasionwear (noun). Clothing to be worn on special occasions.
Here at Percival, we think special occasions deserve special occasionwear, so we’ve come up with six properly barnstorming looks for you to aspire to. Just before we hit you with the good stuff, though let us quickly enlighten you. Did you know that the word ‘occasion’ is closely related, etymologically, to the word ‘opportunity’, and evolved from the Latin word ‘occidere’, which literally means ‘to fall down’? No, neither did we, but we do know that these looks are going to make you fall down in disbelief at how perfect they are.
That was educational and funny and we’re not sorry.
SIX BIG OCCASIONWEAR LOOKS — HERE WE GO.
1/ Natural Linen Blazer, matching Linen Trousers, shirt and tie. Summer wedding, work drinks, first time meeting the in-laws. Sorted. Thank you. Next…
2/ Navy Linen Blazer and matching Navy Linen Trousers over the Moiré Crew Neck. Smart-casual. Casually smart. The sort of outfit that makes other men hate you because you’re objectively the best-dressed person in the beer garden and it looks like you haven’t had to try.
3/ This stunning combination of our Marble Knit Polo and Safari Linen Jacket is a post-pool, chilling-with-a-spritz-at-the-resort gift from the gods. Who’s the god of that unique relaxation you feel after a holiday swim?
4/ That versatile Navy Linen Blazer and matching Navy Linen Trouser combo again, this time with a slightly more formal white shirt and Navy Marl Linen Tie. It’s formal, it’s light, it’s comfortable, it’s perfect for a wedding, it’s brilliant for a birthday dinner.
5/ There is something about that Natural Safari Linen Jacket over our Cream Aperitif Knit that just works. Two class acts complimenting each other, dovetailing in a way that elevates both. Like Morecambe & Wise, Xavi & Iniesta, Holmes & Watson, Pinky & The Brain. Great for any occasion, but rock up to a holiday drinks or a barbecue in this look and you’re cooking. Like the barbecue. You will both be cooking. You and the barbecue. Cooking.
6/ Natural Linen Dress Trousers paired with our Cream Aperitif Crew Neck. A look that allows you to attend a family birthday party—perhaps your gran’s 90th—then go straight to a friend’s wedding, followed by spontaneous wine and pints by the river with your work mates, and have all three groups compliment you on your outfit. It’s a sort of miracle of design, this one. Not sure how we’ve managed it, to be honest with you.
And there we have it. Six great looks to take you from Spring wedding to Summer BBQ. But it doesn’t stop there… from the beach to the boardroom, cricket match to the beer garden, you get the idea.
