New Year’s Eve: Do’s and Don’ts
New Year’s Eve means many things, among them: hangovers, silly outfits, and nonexistent taxis. In honor of the impending shitshow holiday, we’re sharing our best tips for coming off more James Bond than Carrot Top.
Don’t wear funny glasses. Or party hats for that matter. Just don’t do it. If someone hands you a noisemaker, take it but don’t feel the need to use it.
No pink drinks. The party hostess has probably gone all out and concocted some fancy punch or fruity ‘signature’ drink. Bypass it in favor of the tried-and-trues: champagne, Manhattans, Martinis, or your preferred spirit in a rocks glass.
Leave the sneaks at home. No need to don a tux (though if you do, read this guide first), but you should at least step it up a notch. Trade your t-shirt for a crisp button down (extra points for a skinny cool tie) and for god’s sake, comb your hair.
On the subject of midnight kisses. Say you find yourself a nice lady (or gent) and are angling in for a midnight kiss. Good for you! Just keep it classy — no one wants to start 2012 with a sloppy session.
This is one day that stubble won’t do: get cleaned up with a good shaving cream. We like Jack Black’s version.
