Is this too formal for a going out/ cocktail/ dinner combo?

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I've lived in jeans and jumpers since my son was born 6 years ago and it's time to dust off my wardrobe and have a refresh. I would love one go to outfit for going for dinner and going for cocktails and dancing etc. please tell me if this is too formal: https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/hertiage-check-mini-skirt-b254983brn?cjdata=MXxZfDB8WXww&variant=54668557386113&cjevent=41150bb8b4c611f0832500f10a18ba74&utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Lyst+Ltd

Cocktails could be fine as in shopping and cocktails but in reality it’s a bit dark and boring so if you want to give out fun vibe - it won’t do imo.

Thank you! Any suggestion? I'm so out of touch with fashion and have no idea what to wear! I'm 5 foot 7 and a size 10/12.

Looks more like work wear to me....

I'd go for something from their date night range...https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/black-velvet-bow-detail-mini-dress-d254990blk?queryID=1a93ca7c0400c5fd650292217f163cb9

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/green-floral-embroidered-long-sleeve-jupiter-mini-dress-d254803mlt?queryID=3a4131a0be37d9106faee8b51a181260&oos=true

Or this is cute...

I like it but would go with suede boots rather than leather to soften it up

This is absolutely lovely but unfortunately the shirring won't suit me!

That's what I though! Suede ankle boots and tights! Its so classy. But I am afraid it could look too much like workwear like some pp have said....

I have similar ish but lighter skort rather than skirt and I do wear it for work or for a day out shopping followed by a meal. I wouldn;t say it is a cocktails/dancing outfit

This definitely isn’t for cocktails and dancing in my opinion. It’s nice, but it’s more something I’d wear for work, or with boots and a chunky knit for a Sunday walk and pub lunch. Or shopping with the girls on a Saturday. For cocktails and dancing I’d definitely want something a bit jazzier, colourful, sleek…more “out out” vibes.

Its a nice skirt but not a cocktails and dancing outfit. I'd be thinking more like silky wide trousers and a waistcoat or strapless top for evening, or a short boxy dress if you like getting your legs out?

If you want a mini skirt, I think a leather/fake leather is less workwear and can be easily dressed up or down depending on occasion. Some nice ones-

https://www.stories.com/en-gb/product/raw-edge-leather-mini-skirt-black-1236417001/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=FF~_CN~pmax_AN~otherstories_PR~mix_MK~gb_PL~google-ads_TT~generic_CU~gpg_PH~conversion&utm_content=nonbrand&utm_id=21018399729&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21028538041&gbraid=0AAAAADCHX8GwOLaCAye3rUwjvGHBpMkyq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9obIBhCAARIsAGHm1mRPg9PzMrhC-JRnC_Bk-a4B3baTc9whXBn1CFiZQOLnXLSxWUdiV1EaAimcEALw_wcB

https://www.marksandspencer.com/mini-a-line-skirt/p/clp60741932?color=BLACK&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20011577753&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20014443268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bSlDAptEks3cPRfruaSxGzwz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9obIBhCAARIsAGHm1mT5KyPkgN-p1Wuz9ZbUvBfNcIqkndUS82784OGDY_ZJymod848Ie9UaAgg-EALw_wcB

https://www.tedbaker.com/en-gb/products/valiat-dk-red?variant=49590509142337&country=GB&stkn=1690d4ad124d&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping&kbx_src=google&kbx_cmp=22368577103&kbx_mdm=cpc&kbx_trm=&kbx_cnt=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22362222138&gbraid=0AAAAADlozOTyjvv5clD-X0ZwrIi1jizuz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9obIBhCAARIsAGHm1mR_xw_-5Ve-GdxFPGrtcwNT9neKfbLsasYKqhdDzNAgT812_-FUF_kaAtyaEALw_wcB

This sounds amazing but I'm afraid I'm not very fashionable and couldn't pull this off 😂

Great idea re a faux leather skirt! Thank you!

You know what I need something for pub lunches as well (live in the countryside and absolutely love a good Sunday lunch!) Might just order it anyways for that- got some nice boots that go with that!

And yes I always like to get my legs out- definitely my best asset so any suggestions on a dress let me have it 😊

Yesss go for it, it will be perfect for that!

It’s not really going out wear. More work wear.

I’d opt for black or denim for evening use, or perhaps corduroy again dark colours. Does depend where you are, going out for cocktails and dancing in my town doesn’t necessitate changing from your shopping clothes (or gardening quite frankly, very casual) whereas up north I felt very underdressed despite making an effort

I think it’s great and perfect for dinner / cocktails etc. The skirt is far too short to be workwear imo

It’s not formal at all OP… it’s a mini skirt.

Thank you! Yes that's so true, a bit too short for the office maybe

I'm wearing a skirt about the same length in the office today.

That's so funny to hear, might there be a North -South divide in terms of dressing up? Im based in the North West (but I'm not British)- might have to up my game a bit! Good excuse to go shopping 🤣

It's a very classy and flattering look, people that know, know. But I'd ditch those awful boots.

It’s like sexy corporate, far too short for the office, but also not suitable for dancing and cocktails either as a bit drab.

a leather mini is a good alternative, but it’s a bit dated now, which you might spot when out. I would also second wide leg trousers, a silk top, waistcoat, sort of thing, you will see. It’s less about fashion and more about being current.