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!
-40%
Faithfull The Brand
Felice linen maxi dress Red
£177.00
£295.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Staud
Cortona strapless midi dress Black
£159.00
£265.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Blossom floral chiffon midi dress Red
£377.00
£539.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Embellished Neck Tiered Chiffon Dress Black
£60.00
Roman
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.
-60%
Woolrich
Ribbed Cashmere Blend Sweater with Turtleneck size Xs
£67.70
£169.24
GLAMOOD
-60%
Marc Jacobs
Striped Two-Tone Crew-neck Sweater size M
£164.90
£412.25
GLAMOOD
-60%
Guest In Residence
V-Neck Cashmere Sweater size S
£159.69
£399.23
GLAMOOD
-60%
Woolrich
Crew Neck Linen Sweater size Xs
£72.90
£182.26
GLAMOOD
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!
Frankie Shop
Gelso Grain De Poudre And Satin Vest - Black
£194.72
NET-A-PORTER
Frankie Shop
Gelso Satin And Grain De Poudre Tencel Lyocell-blend Vest - Pink
£227.46
NET-A-PORTER
Samsøe & Samsøe
Suit Vests,Green female, Sizes: M
£118.00
Miinto
Reformation
Devin Cropped Tencel Lyocell-twill Vest - Neutrals
£130.00
NET-A-PORTER
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.
-43%
Fat Face
FatFace Cassie Purple Vintage Floral Broderie Top
£20.00
£35.00
FatFace
-49%
Roman
Floral Print V-Neck Collar Top Purple
£18.00
£35.00
Roman
-55%
Liu Jo
floral-print tie-neck blouse - Pink
£117.00
£262.00
FARFETCH
-21%
Roman
Floral Print Pleated Tunic Black
£30.00
£38.00
Roman
Woolrich
wool A-line skirt - Red
£250.00
FARFETCH
-50%
adidas Originals
Satin Skirt Black
£125.00
£250.00
Labels
Sandro
lace midi skirt - Blue
£173.00
FARFETCH
Burberry
Gabardine Trench Mini Skirt Black
£995.00
Burberry
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.
-30%
Max Mara
Zirlo double-breasted blazer Brown
£637.00
£910.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Stella McCartney
Double-breasted wool flannel blazer Grey
£627.00
£1,255.00
Mytheresa
-16%
TruClothing
Womens Tailored Brown Dogtooth Wool Blend Tweed Blazer - Size 20 UK
£94.99
£112.99
Secret Sales
-30%
Veronica Beard
Miller denim blazer Blue
£413.00
£590.00
Mytheresa
