What to wear to a work dinner
Business dinners and out-of-office meetings are stressful, and the last thing you want to be thinking about is your outfit – but you also know you’ve got to nail it to make that first impression count. Getting dressed for a work dinner is certainly not as simple as choosing what to wear in the office but it’s also a good opportunity to dress confidently.
Take a deep breath and relax, because we’ve got you covered with these five work dinner looks. Now all you have to worry about is not slipping up in front of your boss.
1. Chic midi dress
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The right midi dress is perfect for a work outing or dinner. It gives you confidence, makes you appear more feminine and overall, suits so many body types. Pick a bold color, like this neon pink, throw on a a long coat and a pair of chic knee-high boots and you’re good to go!
Dolce & Gabbana
Stretch Sheath Silhouette Dress - Black
$464.03
Italist
-60%
Victoria Beckham
Gathered jersey T-shirt dress Green
$436.00
$1,090.00
Mytheresa
Dolce & Gabbana
Silk Sheath Dress - Bronze
$514.61
Italist
Derek Lam
100% Cotton Mini Shirtdress Beige
$359.00
Anthropologie
2. A chic knitted sweater
A knitted sweater is laid back enough to be comfortable but chic enough to be worn to a work function. Dress it up with cool maxi skirt or perhaps your favorite heeled booties or pumps.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable-Knit Wool-Cashmere Sweater - Navy Blue
$322.95
Italist
Self Portrait
Argyle Wool Sweater - Charcoal Gray
$330.45
Italist
3. A business worthy vest
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Change it up and throw on a suit vest! They’re classy and dressy, but can be worn on your days off too. Pair it with cool slacks for a professional look, or with jeans for when you go out on the weekend. Opt for a classic beige or black that will go with everything – or if you feel like letting your creative side show, why not try one in a bold pattern or print!
-45%
Barba
striped waistcoat - women - Linen/Flax/Wool - 40 - White
$414.00
$748.00
FARFETCH
-39%
-45%
Ami
oversize virgin wool waistcoat - women - Virgin Wool - 34 - Neutrals
$796.00
$1,446.00
FARFETCH
-61%
Brunello Cucinelli
pinstripe-pattern waistcoat - women - Elastane/Linen/Flax/Cotton - 46 - White
$1,096.00
$2,795.00
FARFETCH
-41%
Ibrigu
jacquard tie-fastening waistcoat - women - Cupro/Silk - 40 - White
$582.00
$979.00
FARFETCH
4. Clashing patterns
Make a statement with some clashing patterns. You can do this with anything from pants to a skirt, or even a dress with a clashing pattern jacket! Wear shoes in a solid colour so you don’t distract from the clothing too much.
Self Portrait
Floral Lace Midi Skirt - Pink
$400.40
Italist
Sundays
Isabel Cardigan Jacket White
$207.00
Anthropologie
Dolce & Gabbana
Macramé Lace Skirt - Orange
$284.55
Italist
Pilcro
Alani 100% Cashmere Mock-Neck Sweater
$180.00
Anthropologie
-40%
Forte_Forte
gingham-check wide-leg trousers - women - Cotton - II - Brown
$277.00
$460.00
FARFETCH
-58%
Red Valentino
gingham-check mini skort - women - Polyester/Cotton/Cotton - 42 - Blue
$204.00
$486.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Ami
gingham denim pencil skirt - women - Cotton - 29 - Blue
$222.00
$443.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Giuseppe Di Morabito
gingham-check braided-trimmed trousers - women - Polyester/Wool/Viscose - 42 - Blue
$476.00
$1,184.00
FARFETCH
5. Bold blazers
Blazers will forever be a go-to for business-related events and everything in between. You can’t go wrong with a bold color or an eye-catching print! Blazers are extremely versatile and can be worn over a dress, skirt, or wide leg trousers.
Moncler
Moncler Logo Cotton T-shirt, Men, Black, Size: 3xl
$480.00
Moncler
Dolce & Gabbana
Cotton-Elastane Dress Shirt - Black
$219.29
Italist
-67%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$49.97
$150.00
Cole Haan
Veja
Volley Sneaker - White
$178.88
Italist
