Going-Out Outfits in Your 20s
Styling my 24-year-old daughter for nights out
I recently helped my daughter put together outfits for her nights out, and it reminded me how different things look now compared with when I was in my 20s. Back then, a night out meant heels – no question. Today it’s trainers or boots, with comfort being key.
In the late ’90s and early 2000s, a night out in Soho meant skinny jeans, stilettos, and a going-out top (Topshop, obvs). Burberry checks and Louis Vuitton were the designer bags of choice – and comfort didn’t even cross our minds.
Fast forward to now, I recently filmed a styling video with Libby (you can watch here), helping her plan some weekend outfits. No more sky-high heels or barely-there clothes. The cool girls are in trainers or boots, teamed with baggy trousers and bandeau tops, or sheer skirts, oversized tees, and vintage leather jackets.
Then vs Now
Late ’90s / Early 2000s
Skinny jeans + going-out top (sequins, satin)
Stilettos or strappy sandals
Burberry checks, Louis Vuitton monogram, Dior saddles
Bodycon shapes and low-rise denim
Dressing up as transformation
2020s
Trainers, flat boots, or ballet flats
Baggy trousers with bandeaus, sheer skirts with oversized tees
Vintage designer bags mixed with high-street
Relaxed proportions, layering, sheer fabrics
Dressing up as continuation of your day style
“What I love most is how effortless it feels now – a continuation of your day style, just tweaked with a little more attitude for the evening.”
6 Outfit Ideas I Put Together for Libby
A few of the looks we pulled together – Lace Shorts (I love this pair from Intimissimi), Knee High Boots, Cargo Trousers, and Sheer Skirts (Libby’s is from Susamusa).
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