The Long Weekend Is Almost Here. 20 Going-Out Outfits For Every Occasion

The party playlist is queued, the Aperol spritzes ready to be poured, and the plans set in stone — now all that’s left to do before heading out for the long weekend is pick out an outfit (or a few, depending on your plans). Of course, that’s easier said than done, especially after a year-plus being out of the game. Do people still wear square-toe boots in the summer? Are midi slip dresses the ultimate nighttime frock? Can we wear a Nap dress to go dancing? 

Yes, not necessarily, and, with the right shoes, absolutely, for those wondering about the triad above. But putting together the perfect going-out outfit extends beyond that. Which is why we thought it best to give you a refresher on the best party looks for summer, be it cowboy boots paired with lingerie-style slips or naked dresses styled with strappy sandals. And it’s all summed up in the 20 slides ahead, where we curated Instagram’s best going-out ‘fits.

Find one to recreate during the forthcoming holiday weekend, ahead.

This is the universe telling you to go out and buy a skort.

There's nothing we love more than a naked dress.

More tiny dress content, please!

Someone's excited about Euphoria Season 2 (so are we!).

What did we say about Nap dresses and heels?

Match your going-out top with the bathroom at your late-night destination.

Sure, linen doesn't scream party, but, with this silhouette, we're down to give it a try on our next night out.

Crinkle cut baby dress, feather tiny purse, lace-up sandals — this look really does have it all.

Big boots + little dress = the ultimate summer confidence booster.

It's the tiny green bag for us.

It's a cargo pants-and-crop top kind of summer.

Every tiny patterned dress needs a tiny patterned purse to go with it.

When in doubt, bring your Telfar bag.

Spotted: Christopher John Rogers x Target out in the wild.

The whale tail is back, and it's coming to a party near you.

Not into the whale tail? Try this visible thong look instead.

A lesson on styling your OV Athena dress with something other than sneakers.

It's 2021, but you wouldn't know it from this Y2K 'fit.

This mesh moment deserves some serious attention.

Nothing says party like an extra-high slit.

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