Fashion Math, Going-Out (& Standing Out) Edition

This article was last updated on May 19, 2022

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Your “pre-game” strategy doesn’t consist of shot glasses from WalDrug and cheap vodka anymore. Your dress doesn’t require a stick-on bra. However, this isn’t T-shirt time either, folks. You’re all about going out for a night of drinking and dancing, but you’re not in college — so there’s no need to dress like it. 

Please, please, please donate those old stretchy tube dresses, too-short “formal shorts” and pointy-toed knee-high boots and opt for an upgraded look that’s sophisticated and sexy (and not in a sexy fill-in-the-blank for Halloween kind of way, either). 

Ahead, we’ve laid out the three combinations we rely on to set us apart in a sea of Lycra. (Yes, getting dressed just got a whole lot easier — so go ahead, have another gimlet to celebrate).

Anthony Vaccarello One Shoulder Mini Dress, $1,840, available at FarFetch; French ConnectionGalaxy Crepe Jacket, $198, available at French Conneciton; Zara Basic Clutch Bag, $49.90, available at Zara; ASOS Arrow Point Ankle Boots with Toe Cap, $61.57, available at ASOS.

Oasis One Shoulder Cocktail Dress, $112, available at Oasis; Topshop Metallic Jacquard Blazer, $140, available at Nordstrom; Reiss Mira Metal Bar Trim Clutch, $225, available at Reiss; Forever 21 Metallic Trim Bootie, $32.80, available at Forever Mango Animal Print Dress, $59.99, available at Mango; Elizabeth and James Avery Brocade Effect Blazer, $559.63, available at My Wardrobe ;BCBG Max Azria Fold-Over Clutch, $268, available at BCBG; Cheap Monday Bootie, $150, available at Shopbop.

Oasis Skinny Faux Leather Trouser, $72, available at House of Fraser; Honor Blouse, $980, available at The Corner; Surface to Air Short Cut Jacket, $620, available at Surface to Air‘; Topshop Galaxy High Heels, $104, available at Topshop.

Reiss Davis Perforated Leather Trousers, $475, available at Reiss; Warehouse Baroque Lace T-Shirt, $48, available at John Lewis; Madewell Stadium Jacket, $298, available at Madewell; Isabel Marant Kylie Western Pump, $818, available at You He She.

Acne Best Hip Metallic Leather Trousers, $1,292, available at Matches; Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti Lace Top, $380, available at Net-A-Porter; River Island SIlver and Black Bomber Jacket, $32, available at River Island; Ann Taylor Platform Pumps, $198, available at Ann Taylor.

Haute Hippie Skirt, $490, available at Marissa Collections; rag & bone Katharine Pullover, $195, available at rag & bone; Otte Plush Fleece Lined Tights, $38, available at Otte; Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Wedge Pump, $169.95, available at DSW.

H&M Skirt, $56, available at H&M; Mango Metallic Reverse Knit Sweater, $69.99, available at Mango; Gap Opaque Heavyweight Tights, $14.95, available at Gap; Saint Laurent Paris Ankle Cuff Shoe, $895, available at YSL.

DKNY Iron Skirt, $390, available at Stylebop; Paul by Paul Smith Starry Night Sweater, $199, available at My Wardrobe; Fogal Opaque Tights, $38.20, available at Pret a Beaute; Aldo Gyal Shoe, $100, available at Aldo.

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