Outfit for a party on Liverpool

[PeacheyPeach]

Have been invited to an engagement party up in Liverpool x it's in a bar, lots of family from Liverpool so is probably going to be a glam affair!!
Havnt been to Liverpool in years what is the style like there in town, what kind of outfit should I be looking at? . I don't want to look like a country bumpkin!!

Prepare for lots of insults towards Liverpudlians, whilst the commenter declares how little they actually know about the place, although they did visit once in the dark ages when northerners were still indecipherable and the women all dressed like Barbara Cartland on acid.

Stereotypical answers will be:
. All northerners over-dress because they're not fashionable like the rest of us.
. Scousers are especially working class and glamorous, so you must buy tiaras and everything from BooHoo.
. They all wear too much make up, are chronically overweight and smoke like troopers.
. They won't be educated so no worries about them judging you.

And of course all of the above is utter bollocks. But I often see comments like that on MN, as looking down on how Liverpudlians clothe themselves is a fun sport for the bored and usually desperate social climber.

When I was last in Liverpool, it was pretty much like everywhere else. Wear what you want and enjoy!

Last time I was in Liverpool there was a massive mix of styles going on so wear whatever you would usually wear for a night out and you will be fine.

Where are you going?

Most city centre bars tend towards dressy and I imagine for an engagement party most women will glam up.

I had a fantastic weekend in Liverpool in April, my first visit and absolutely loved it. I'd say you can dress up as much as you like, you definitely won't feel overdressed. I was with my Mum and we did mainly sightseeing seeing with a lot of eating out and wine bars so were mostly smart casual but generally everyone was quite glammed up.

Assuming the party is at the weekend you need to start getting ready mid-week - fake tan, nails done, false lashes, spades of makeup, high heels, glam outfit.

I’m from Manchester and you can always spot Liverpool ladies from a mile off.

In short, if in doubt glam up, there’s no danger of being overdressed.

There you go, @OnenessWithAllStrife 👆🏼

I'm going to Liverpool soon for a weekend and am already planning to up my glam by 150%. I like that women in Liverpool really go for it. I think I'd be too scruffy to be a full time resident though.

@OnenessWithAllStrife

and this isn’t a surprise is it ?
‘ I’m from Manchester’

seriously , wear whatever you like , a bit more glam possibly, but be comfortable, nothing worse than wearing something that isn’t you so you feel self conscious

There’s no such thing as being overdressed in Liverpool. It’s brilliant. Either super glam or fashion forward would work, makeup and hair is important too. Enjoy!

@PeacheyPeach
When you say you are a country bumpkin, how do you normally dress for a night out? You wouldn’t have asked about Liverpool unless you had some concerns!

I do go to Liverpool every year for the Grand National meeting. Yes, it’s different to Wincanton on a wet Wednesday. So I would have your hair and nails done, do your make up as normal, wear something like an evening jumpsuit and heels if you can. Lower heels if you can’t. Decent jewellery that compliments your outfit. Alternatively fitted trousers and a classy top. That’s it. Don’t do sparkly, mini dress or heavy make up. Feel comfortable and glam! It will be fun. Guaranteed.

I was actually thinking of a jumpsuit and heels. I've got in my mind a one shoulder style so will have a look online for something. The reason why I mention it's in Liverpool, is simply because it is a glamorous city, ( Well it was the last time I was there pre covid!) I wasn't sure if it was still like this or if it had become more casual!
I would not feel happy if I turned up in a midi dress and trainers/dm boots and everyone else has their highest heels on!

Wear your best hair, shoes and make up. The women are immaculate and like nice things.

Clothes aren't as important as hair, make-up and nails. Tans not at all. It's normal for a big night out to get hair and makeup done, ask your family for a recommendation.

Under 30s are wearing either Bright coloured blazer/shorts/ strappy shoes - almost like high heeled gladiators OR those pouffy dresses with trainers
Over 30s, bright coloured co-ords, either tunic and floaty trousers or tunic shorts. Balenciaga/ Gucci/ White trainers.
Over 40s , midis, jeans, whatever they feel like!

Ooo I'm liking the idea of a little blazer and shirts suit.

Or even shorts suit? Bright colours look good at the moment. Although we saw Michelle Williams in a LV navy short suit in Santa Monica a few years back ….. that was so smart with her blond hair.

Mad how there's so many stereotypical views of Liverpool 🤣
I work in City centre and live locally. The jumpsuit mentioned sounds lovely!
There's the wannabe wags of course (although not as many these days!), all look the same with the brows, curly blows and duck faces - you know what i mean. But the majority now dress either quite classy or funky. Wouldn't be out of place in a dress and doc Martins, ditto in floor length trousers with 5 inch heels. Wear what you like,the world (and yes, even Liverpool!) are finally realising that comfort is king. Have fun!

@Whatthebarnacles sorry don't mean to sound like I'm making stereotypical comments. I'm just commenting from my observations of being in town surrounded by amazing glamorous girls even on a Saturday afternoon shopping! I'm in awe of the glamour there's nothing judgy coming from me i love it and wish I could pull it off! But maybe I sound outdated as last time I was in Liverpool was before covid so it's been years!

@PeacheyPeach oh god no, I wasn't aiming it at anyone specific. Just the general tone of the replies. Made me laugh and I wasn't offended or anything ha x

This isn’t really answering your question OP, but I’ve lived, worked and partied in many, many places across the UK.

Liverpool was, hands down, the most friendly, inclusive, welcoming and ‘just do what makes you feel comfortable’ place of all I’ve visited. Yes, there were definitely women who had clearly made a momentous effort for a night out - but that was for THEM, because they absolutely loved the process (coming from them, my experience is Scousers love a chat!) No bad thing at all if you end up feeling slightly under or overdressed - judgement is highly unlikely.

My East Sussex born niece (at Uni there) absolutely adores the place too. She’s a jeans & t-shirt at all times gal, but regularly goes out to clubs etc and loves it.

Enjoy, don’t listen to the snobs!