Best Dressed: How to Put Together the Best Outfit for a Night Out

Your friends have invited you out for a night of fun. You’ve agreed to join in, but there’s only one problem. You have no idea what you’re going to wear.

As you skim through your closet, you see that you have plenty of options, but you’re not quite sure how to tie something together. Your favorite heels look good, but they’re not too practical for dancing. You’re not even sure what accessories you should wear.

Take a deep breath. We can help you pick the best outfit to get you through the night. Keep reading for a few awesome modern fashion tips.

Don’t Wear Your Favorite Stuff

You should wear an evening outfit that’s going to look good on you, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to put on your best stuff. The night brings all kinds of unexpected twists.

The last thing you want is to get your favorite blouse all sweaty, or worse, dump a drink on it. Those are stains you’ll never get out.

Choose something that’s washable and comfortable. If you must slip on a nice dress, pick something that you didn’t spend a lot on.

The same goes for your accessories. If you’re going to be in a crowded club, someone could snatch your nice diamond bracelet, or it could fall off while you’re dancing.

Be Practical

The secret to choosing an outstanding outfit is to go practical. That tiny clutch is adorable, and it goes with your little black dress, but it doesn’t fit the bill as far as function goes.

You never know when a killer headache is going to attack. If you don’t have ibuprofen on you, you’ll be miserable all evening. You also need your ID, phone, and money. That clutch isn’t going to cut it. Besides that, you’ll have to hold on to it all night.

A crossbody bag might not be as nice looking, but you’ll be able to fit things in it.

The next tip we have for you is to dress in layers. Doing so will prevent you from shivering on a fall or winter night.

Don’t Go Overboard

As important as it is to be trendy, you shouldn’t go overboard. Don’t try to wear all the latest evening fashion accessories. If they clash, it will distract the eye, and not in the way that you want.

Our advice is to choose one statement piece. It will be enough to show off your unique personality without being tacky.

For example, wearing a playful graphic shirt with a plain skirt is a great option for women. For men, a loud shirt with a pair of regular old jeans will suit you fine.

Choosing Your Shoes

One of the trickiest parts of choosing an evening outfit is picking out the right pair of shoes. If you’re not planning on staying out too long, putting on your favorite heels isn’t a terrible idea.

If you’re going to be traveling around from club to club all night, that’s different. Your feet will start to suffer after a few hours if you have them stuffed in a formal shoe.

A nice pair of booties or flats would be a better choice. It’s also important to keep in mind that your shoes may end up getting scuffed. That means you shouldn’t wear your 300 dollar kicks.

Layer Strategically

We mentioned layering briefly above. Now we’re going to get into a little more detail about it.

If you’re going to be jumping around from event to event on a winter day, you’re going to need to wear a comfy blazer to keep you warm. You can always take it off if you get hot.

If you want to wear something that will keep you comfortable both indoors and out, a pleather jacket will do the trick.

On chilly days, a scarf makes a really stylish accessory. Once you learn how to tie square scarf, you’ll find that you can do a lot with it.

Whatever you do, don’t go too bulky. Not only will it not compliment your look, but things will get stuffy pretty quickly.

Take a Risk

Every outfit that we’ve talked about so far allows you to play things pretty safe. Being practical doesn’t have to be boring, however.

Don’t be afraid to step out of the box a little bit by putting on an eye-catching necklace or an unexpected pattern. If you want to wear a body-hugging jumpsuit, feel free to go for it.

Even a pair of fingerless gloves can bring a little more interest to your look. Basically, don’t be afraid to be bold!

Go For a Formal Look

Let’s say that you’re not going to a bustling college party. You’ve been invited to a formal dinner. How do you prepare for that?

Dresses and skirts are the go-to for women, but that doesn’t mean that pants are off the table. There’s nothing wrong with dress slacks.

Men should reach for a pair of straight-leg slacks and a nice shirt. Since you’re going to a formal dinner, you should avoid wearing something that shows too much skin.

Putting a blazer over your best outfit will sort of tie everything together and keep you comfortable. Just make sure that it fits you properly. If it’s too baggy, you’ll look sloppy.

Three-inch heels aren’t the best call for a night out at the club, but they can bring an elegant touch to a formal outfit.

Big gaudy accessories might be okay for a college party, but they’re not appropriate for a nice dinner. Go for something more elegant instead. Think charm bracelets and stud earrings.

Prepare for the Unexpected

No matter what kind of event you’re going to, it’s important to prepare for the unexpected. Let’s say that you do decide to wear a tight-fitting short dress, and your friends choose to go bowling at some point during the night. It’s going to be difficult for you to move around in that kind of outfit.

What if you’re in a tiny dress and a pair of heels when the nighttime chill sets in? It’s not easy to have fun while you’re shivering.

Applying Makeup

The main purpose of makeup is to bring attention to your best features. You can get away with going a bit heavier with your lipstick and eyeliner at night, but that doesn’t mean you should.

Choose a single trait and run with it. For example, let’s say that you love your eyes. Go dramatic with your eyeliner and mascara and rock a light layer of foundation and nude lip color.

Depending on where you’re going, feel free to experiment a little. Try out body glitter and false eyelashes.

Styling Your Hair

Style your hair according to where you’re going. If you’re a woman heading to a formal dinner, a perfectly styled updo will be your bread and butter. Men should slick back their hair.

If you’re going to a casual party, feel free to let your hair down. Men can use moose to create a playful tousled look.

Add the Bodyspray

Don’t go overboard with your body spray. A small spritz on your pulse points will do the trick.

Don’t rub it into your skin. The friction coupled with your natural body oils will dilute the scent. You can also spray your perfume on a brush and run it through your hair.

Whatever you do, don’t forget to shower and apply deodorant. No matter how good your perfume/cologne smells, it can’t cover up bad BO!

If you’re going to be out for a while, put a travel-sized bottle of your favorite scent into your bag. This way, you can slip away during the night to reapply your body spray.

Have a Good Time

When all else fails, have a good time. Your best outfit is meant to make your night fun. It shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back.

Again, heels look great, but if wearing them is going to stop you from dancing the night away with your friends, don’t wear them. Be comfortable and take plenty of pictures!

Choose the Best Outfit for Your Night Out on the Town

Part of enjoying your night out on the town is wearing the best outfit. Choose something relevant to the event that you’re going to.

Don’t forget to highlight your outfit by slipping on the right accessories and choosing a knockout perfume. Above all else, wear clothes that you’re going to be comfortable in.

For more fashion tips that will keep you looking great, visit the Lifestyle section of our blog.