8 Dinner Outfits That Are Perfect For Evenings With Friends
If you are heading out to dinner but feel as though you have nothing in your wardrobe, you are in the right place as we have a guide on what to wear to dinner with friends with 8 gorgeous outfits to take inspiration from!
Putting together an outfit for dinner out can sometimes be a challenge – it can be difficult to get the right aesthetic to match where you are eating, or you’ve just had a busy day and don’t want to have to think about styling an outfit.
That’s where we come in – we have created this guide on what to wear to dinner out with friends to help you put together a stunning outfit. There are 8 different outfits in this article to suit any dinner out and restaurant, plus summer and fall-winter looks so no matter what time of year it is, there is an outfit here to take inspiration from.
Let’s get started and find the perfect chic and sophisticated outfit to wear for your dinner out with friends.
What To Wear To Dinner With Friends
1. Neutral Tones
Sticking to neutral tones always guarantees an effortlessly stylish and refined look. This neutral look combines a white top with beige wide-leg pants, then a white jacket is layered over the top. Complete with neutral accessories, such as a peachy beige shoulder bag and luxe gold jewelry for a glam finish.
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Favorite Daughter
The Favorite Pant
$218 at Revolve
Chanel
Caviar Quilted Medium Boy Flap
$3,785 at Fashionphile
2. Classic + Minimalist
Elevate your classic jeans look with heels and a stunning mini handbag. Style your favorite straight-leg or wide-leg jeans with an oversized white button-up shirt, with a couple of buttons undone at the top and bottom, to make your jeans dinner out-appropriate! Add black heels, ideally with sparkly embellishments, and a small top-handle bag to finish this gorgeous outfit.
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Agolde
Pinch Waist High Rise Kick
$188 at Revolve
Jimmy Choo
Bing Patent Jeweled Mules
$1,095 at Neiman Marcus
3. Satin Skirts
Satin skirts are one of our go-to pieces for a dinner-out look – they can be styled in so many different ways and suit multiple seasons. This green satin skirt has been paired with a simple white tank top to create the perfect smart yet comfortable outfit for the summer months, just perfect if you are with your friends on vacation! The top handle bag and striking gold earrings are the best finishing touches.
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Camila Coelho
Gysele Midi Skirt
$148 at Revolve
Hermes
Mini Kelly Sellier
Secondhand at Fashionphile
4. Grey + Burgundy
Add a pop of color to your all-grey outfit with some burgundy accessories. This grey cable knit sweater and grey wide-leg pants combination are ideal for dinner out during the fall and winter months, while the glossy burgundy heels and burgundy bag bring a much-needed touch of color to this chic outfit – ideal for post-work dinner with friends.
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Reformation
Mason Pant
$178 at Reformation
Saint Laurent
Hermione Leather Kitten Slingback Pumps
$1,090 at Neiman Marcus
5. Champagne Gold
If you are looking for something a little more glam, then this chic outfit is perfect for you. The black crop top with striking floral details is eye-catching and is balanced out perfectly by the white satin maxi skirt to create a glamorous and luxurious look. Add gold jewelry and a sleek black shoulder bag to finish off the outfit.
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Ronny Kobo
Bartlet Skirt
$428 at Revolve
Mansur Gavriel
Mini Candy Leather Hobo Bag
$445 at Nordstrom
6. Oversized Blazers
This oversized blazer outfit is perfect for dinner out with friends and is super easy to recreate at home. Start off with a white t-shirt and a black mini skirt, then layer an oversized blazer over the top, creating a contrast between the mini skirt and the longer length of the blazer. Style this outfit with a pair of black boots and a mini top handle bag.
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Lulus
Exemplary Style Black High-Rise Mini Bodycon Skirt
$38 at Lulus
Schutz
Raffaela Pointed Toe Bootie
$238 at Nordstrom
7. Midi Skirts
Midi skirts are a wardrobe staple and we love how this classic black midi skirt has been styled within this sophisticated and elegant outfit. The black midi skirt has been paired with a white off-the-shoulder top, bringing a chic vintage touch to the outfit, then cinched at the waist with a black belt to create an incredible silhouette. Keep to monochrome accessories to finish off the outfit.
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Reformation
Layla Linen Skirt
$158 at Reformation
Aldo
Gavedessi Pointed Toe Slingback Pump
$90 at Nordstrom
8. Blazer + Jeans
This blazer and jeans look is ideal if you are heading somewhere a little more casual for your dinner out with friends. Start with a white t-shirt and light-wash blue straight-leg jeans, then layer a black blazer over the top and accessorize with sneakers and a sleek black handbag – so simple and so stunning!
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Agolde
90’s Crop
$218 at Revolve
Bottega Veneta
Mini Jodie Leather Hobo
$2,650 at Nordstrom
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