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
-38%
Roman
Lace Top Overlay Pleated Midi Dress Blue
£50.00
£80.00
Roman
-60%
SAFiYAA
Caped midi dress Pink
£398.00
£995.00
Mytheresa
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.
-50%
Marc Jacobs
Striped Two-Tone Crew-neck Sweater size M
£208.72
£417.45
GLAMOOD
-74%
Woolrich
Ribbed Cashmere Blend Sweater with Turtleneck size Xs
£43.87
£171.37
GLAMOOD
-50%
Filippa K
Solid Color Wool and Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater size S
£118.64
£237.29
GLAMOOD
-75%
Woolrich
Crew Neck Linen Sweater size Xs
£46.14
£184.56
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.
-36%
Zimmermann
Cascadian Billow Blouse Blue
£389.00
£605.00
Balardi
-29%
AllSaints
Polyester Ellie Mesh Floral Print T-Shirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£32.00
£45.00
AllSaints
-20%
Roman
Linear Floral Print Overshirt Blue
£24.00
£30.00
Roman
-30%
GANT
Women Regular Fit Floral Printed Cotton Silk Shirt (40) EVENING BLUE
£91.00
£130.00
GANT
-40%
Missoni
Striped sequined lame maxi skirt Red
£690.00
£1,150.00
Mytheresa
MR MARVIS
Dinghies * The Short Seersuckers White
£89.00
MR MARVIS
Akep
Skirts Beige
£215.00
Balardi
Woolrich
wool A-line skirt - Red
£250.00
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.
-50%
Stella McCartney
Double-breasted wool flannel blazer Grey
£627.00
£1,255.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Veronica Beard
Miller denim blazer Blue
£413.00
£590.00
Mytheresa
-50%
AllSaints
Wool/Polyester Mimmie Double Breasted Blazer, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£149.00
£299.00
AllSaints
-40%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather-trimmed velvet jacket Black
£198.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
