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
$462.12
Italist
-60%
Victoria Beckham
Gathered jersey T-shirt dress Green
$436.00
$1,090.00
Mytheresa
Dolce & Gabbana
Silk Sheath Dress - Bronze
$512.46
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.
Max Mara
S Maxmara Idoneo Sweater - Navy Blue
$195.44
Italist
-60%
Rebecca Taylor
Taryn Knit Top in Cream at Nordstrom, Size Medium White
$132.00
$330.00
Nordstrom
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!
-38%
Barba
striped waistcoat - women - Linen/Flax/Wool - 40 - White
$360.00
$581.00
FARFETCH
-15%
-28%
Pinko
tie-detail waistcoat - women - Cotton - M - Neutrals
$253.00
$349.00
FARFETCH
-47%
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
V-neck waistcoat - women - Wool/Polyester/Cotton/Viscose - 44 - Black
$473.00
$895.00
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.
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral Brocade Embellished Skirt - White
$462.12
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral Jacquard A-Line Skirt - Black
$332.20
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral Lace Pencil Skirt - White
$510.84
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Macramé Lace Skirt - Orange
$283.48
Italist
-40%
Forte_Forte
gingham-check wide-leg trousers - women - Cotton - II - Brown
$276.00
$460.00
FARFETCH
-56%
Red Valentino
gingham-check mini skort - women - Polyester/Cotton/Cotton - 40 - Blue
$212.00
$486.00
FARFETCH
-51%
Ami
gingham denim pencil skirt - women - Cotton - 29 - Blue
$218.00
$443.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Giuseppe Di Morabito
gingham-check braided-trimmed trousers - women - Polyester/Wool/Viscose - 42 - Blue
$545.00
$1,360.00
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.
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Moncler
Moncler Logo Cotton T-shirt, Men, Black, Size: 3xl
$480.00
Moncler
Marc Jacobs
Tote Bag - Brown
$408.17
Italist
Isabel Marant
Oskan Moon Shoulder Bag - Burgundy Red
$606.39
Italist
