Here in the UK, pubs and restaurants have re-opened and for many of us it’s the first time in a while we’ve done anything worth dressing up for. (Unless you’re like me and you dress up to put the bins out.) We all must remember to stay safe but if you have a special event that you’d like to celebrate with friends and family in a local eatery, here’s some outfit ideas for that special occasion.
There’s a reason the LBD never goes out of style. Most women are comfortable in a black dress whatever their taste and this one from ASOS is great for those of us who perhaps feel our days of showing off our bodies are behind us, because it's midi length and doesn’t ride up your thighs. The material is also very sculpting, so even though it’s bodycon, you can happily wear it to dinner with friends (I can personally testify to this as I wore it to my friend’s hen night, where I ate a lot of pasta!).
You could add a pop of colour with your accessories but I think pairing black with black looks so sophisticated and elegant, so I wore this with my Valentino-inspired heels from Dorothy Perkins. They are not excessively high and the straps make them secure and therefore comfortable enough to wear when you're propping up the bar all night. I also grabbed my faux leather jacket from French Connection and my black and rose gold crossbody from Ted Baker, which is the handbag I nearly always opt for.
The one that almost got away - I was going to return this H&M dress but am glad I kept it because it’s a very easy outfit to put on and immediately look glamorous in. I’ve used a belt from one of my floral dresses to make this more figure-flattering and to make the all-white look less stark. This dress looks more expensive than it is - the scallop detail and fit-and-flare silhouette are reminiscent of a Ted Baker design, yet it costs less than £30.
I wore this with my pink and rose gold crossbody from Ted Baker to amp up the cuteness and wore a pair of low block heels to ensure I could comfortably make my way to the restaurant.
Comfort is key when going out to dinner - life’s too short to prioritise looks over food! Culottes are therefore perfect because they look smart yet feel as comfy as a pair of pyjamas. I wore mine with my silk vest from Reiss - I love how the colours look together - and a pair of nude heels. They are not the most comfortable but are OK to wear from the car to the restaurant!
I’ve lived in floral dresses lately. More specifically, I've lived in this H&M floral dress lately! It is such a great day-to-night dress and works for so many occasions. Floral dresses make you look instantly dressed up even in the daytime so are easy to style for the evening - just add a pair of heels and a clutch. If you're going out for dinner, dresses with tie belts work really well because you can highlight your waist without the dress feeling too tight and uncomfortable after a big meal.
This jumpsuit is youthful and flirty without showing a lot of skin - my favourite combination! The bardot neckline highlights one of my favourite bodyparts which is the collarbone. I think it’s such an attractive area to show off without being overtly sexy. The bottom of the jumpsuit is a culotte-style so again very comfortable but still dressed up for dinner.
Because it’s cropped, I love wearing this jumpsuit with my flat sandals from Dune so would wear this as a lunch-with-the-girls outfit but it can absolutely be dressed up for the evening with heels. I've also worn it with the same faux leather jacket from earlier and the Dorothy Perkins heels for an evening look.
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