What do you wear on a night out?

[Juliecloud]

I’m mid-40s. I feel like I have lost my identity recently and I have no idea what to wear on a night out nowadays! I’m going out out this Saturday. I’ve put on weight and don’t feel comfortable in any of my pre-pandemic going-put clothes.

Help! Please! What can I wear to a night out in a pub with a live band on and the possibility of going to a night club?

I'm same age and my go to is a black silk shirt (not fitted, just a bit slouchy and not a shiny satin type shirt - proper silk!), top few buttons undone, black jeans, red nails and red lippie!

On a night out depends where I'm going - if it's local bar I'll do black or grey skinny jeans with either a black relaxed knit (Massimo Dutti) or a going out top (Whistles dobby top).

Meal out - will probably be some sort of dress/skirt combo - am thinking black midi silk H&M skirt with black cami or black fine knit top and jacket over it.

Thank you

For that kind of night I would wear black skinny jeans/jeggings, black sequin t shirt (mint velvet), leather jacket (fake from primark ) and black shoe boots

@ALittleLemonTwist

I'm same age and my go to is a black silk shirt (not fitted, just a bit slouchy and not a shiny satin type shirt - proper silk!), top few buttons undone, black jeans, red nails and red lippie!

What you could wear OP or get inspo from is:-

www.reiss.com/shop/gender-women-productaffiliation-topssweats/use-occasionwear-use-partywear#1_838

www.karenmillen.com/velvet-sequin-stretch-woven-cross-front-top/AKK06520-294-18.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqtfPt_Ly9gIVAe_tCh1IoA5CEAQYDSABEgJ0ovD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.asos.com/search/?q=going+out+tops&affid=12494&_39bb9a80937c1279bb42f8c6674bb7e2&channelref=product+search&ppcadref=402054264|1263339501841651|kwd-78959085747448:aud-806039165:loc-188&msclkid=39bb9a80937c1279bb42f8c6674bb7e2

www.allsaints.com/women/tops-and-shirts/style,any/colour,any/size,any/

The reveal roll neck is quite a good idea if you want something not too daring:-

uk.saintandsofia.com/collections/womens-sweaters-jumpers/products/reveal-roll-neck-sweater-black

uk.saintandsofia.com/collections/womens-tshirts-tops

The Asos tops aren't really my style but you can get good ideas for what's trendy or not.

@ALittleLemonTwist

I'm same age and my go to is a black silk shirt (not fitted, just a bit slouchy and not a shiny satin type shirt - proper silk!), top few buttons undone, black jeans, red nails and red lippie!

@ALittleLemonTwist - where do you get your black silk shirt from? Would it be ok with bigger boobs too?

saw this one which I might order.

www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350211885.aspx?dim1=2&dim2=1&cod=Bing-PPC-Shopping-367713853-1280931397409491&msclkid=e29df596fb441e64678097d00eff843b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Women%20%3E%20Clothing%20%3E%20Shirts,%20Blouses%20%26%20Tunics&utm_term=4583657830919209&utm_content=Women%20%3E%20Clothing%20%3E%20Shirts,%20Blouses%20%26%20Tunics%20%3E%20Shirts

@Gonnagetgoing - mine is about 5 years old from Boden. The one you have linked looks identical to mine. I'm a 30E , I'm not a lover of the cleavage look (on me) and it's' not 'booby'! I would order it - honestly I've had my money's worth from mine!!

Where are you OP? London going out is fairly relaxed these days, ( for pubs/restaurant). The only people I see 'done up' in any way shape or form tend to be a strata of 20 year olds who still go out in tiny dresses and strap pay heels in all weathers.

I usually go for jeans, boots, slouchy top and jacket or dress, tights, boots, jacket.

Everything in blacks, greys, neutrals and plenty if silver jewellery.

I have heard that LaRedoute returns are the Devil's work, so do check if unsure.

I don’t go out that much but the last few times I have noticed it’s all very casual and relaxed now.

I am going out tonight, not out out, but out to a friends house with a few others. I am ditching my usual jeans, top, blazer and boots and going with dress and heels. If everyone else is in jeans and jumpers so be it.

I guess what I am trying to say is just enjoy the occasion and wear what you like.

I'm 43 and wear leather look leggings and sandals with either a shirt or sparkly top. Tomorrow when I go to the pub I'm wearing a leopard print long sleeve dress with black tights and boots

Im in Glasgow and most folk still dress up for nights out here. For a casual night out I would wear a short tea style dress with boots and a blazer. For "oot oot" it would be a dress and heels. But I like an excuse to glam up.

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