11 Summer-Night Outfits for Chic Evening Fun

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From beachside soirées to rooftop dinners, summer-night outfits are arguably the most exciting looks to put together. Those al fresco activities often mean that there’s room to experiment and have a little sartorial fun. I mean, when else can you get away with pairing a sparkling purple bikini underneath a sheer maxidress? Oséree’s prismatic two-piece is a perfect match next to Jacquemus’s peek-a-boo frock.

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Or how about unleashing your inner child with a playful hula hoop-inspired Tory Burch dress, à la Hailey Bieber. Follow her lead and give your feet a break from the high heels with a sweet pair of Mary Janes.

If you’re craving a bit of height now’s the time to whip out those wedges. We’re fans of Ferragamo’s wooden beaded design, which are trending now. Show them off next to your favorite shorts or minidress.

There are so many ways to craft a chic look that makes all of those evening festivities even more enjoyable. And we’ve put together 10 looks that are guaranteed to take all of your summer night outfits to the next level. Read on for all of the seasonal looks.

The Red-Hot Stunner

Turn up the color volume with a head-turning red maxi dress. This one earns bonus points thanks to the golden embellishments.

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Alexis

Celestino hardware embellished maxi dress

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Ulla Johnson

Marta small raffia tote

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Mango

leather straps sandals

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Agmes

jean cuff

The Mighty Mini

Follow Bieber’s lead and have fun with a playful minidress. Balance the sweetness with quirky socks and flats for the ultimate cool-girl statement.

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Tory Burch

jersey hoop dress

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Mejuri

Bold pearl drop earring

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Cos

buckled ballet flats

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pearl-embellished ankle socks

The Pretty Pastel

Soft blues are trending right now. Opt for a dress in the must-have hue, then add a bit of height to your look with strappy sandal wedges. And if you’re on vacation, all you’ll need to pack is one raffia bag to easily go with any outfit.

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Paris Georgia

Kaya dress

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Ferragamo

Anemone leather wedge sandals

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Agmes

Simon Bodmer-Turner ring

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Prada

woven fabric crochet tote

The Perfect Print

Nothing screams summer fun more than a tie-dye print. Elevate the cool pattern by opting for an eye-catching halter, fringed miniskirt, cutout sandals, and the coveted bag of the season.

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Kilentar

Wata tie-dyed bra top

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Kilentar

Yepa mini skirt

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Loewe

Paula s Ibiza embroidered raffia tote

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Dries Van Noten

cutout heeled sandals

The Color Splash

Have fun mixing and matching with Jacquemus and Oséree’s sunset-inspired hues. Gold accents will add the perfect finishing touches.

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Jacquemus

Brezza crepe gown

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Oséree

Lumière metallic bikini

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Khaite

Julius loop earrings

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Bottega Veneta

Adam sandal

The Playful Pieces

Elevate a pair of denim shorts by styling them with a hero bodysuit like Christopher Esber’s. Tall wedges and an embellished bag will be the icing on the cake.

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Christopher Esber

ribbed knit cutout top

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Citizens of Humanity

Ayla denim shorts

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Cult Gaia

Jaala mini clutch

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Ferragamo

Selene 105MM wedge sandals

The Head-to-Black Look

Minimalists, add interest to your all-black outfits with silver details, like the studs on Isabel Marant’s belt and the grommets on Zara’s little straw tote.

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Proenza Schouler

Meryl crepe halterneck maxi dress

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Isabel Marant

Fuzz belt

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Zara

straw bag with trim

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Brother Vellies

Tyla sandal

The Cool Glam

Want a look that stuns yet feels effortlessly cool at the same time? An ultra-glam sequin skirt is the way to go—just tone it down with a simple white tank top.

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Banana Republic

textured sweater vest

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Carolina Herrera

embellished sequined tulle midi skirt

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Cecilie Bahnsen

Prisma bag

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Tony Bianco

Caprice heel

The Boho Revival

Boho is here to stay! Dabble into the carefree spirit with fringe, crochet, and lace-up sandals.

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Rabanne

fringed knit mini dress

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Free People

COG frida earrings

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Madewell

The Knotted crossbody bag

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Burberry

leather Ivy shield sandals

The Metallic Magic

No need to wear a pair of heels when your dress shines this bright. For any beachside soirées, slip on a pair of minimalist flats with a sparkly dress to dance the night away.

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16Arlington

Sior sequined gauze mini dress

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Casa Clara

Folly hoop earrings

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Magda Butrym

Devana small embellished crocheted tote

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Ancient Greek Sandals

Meloivia leather sandals

The Printed Pairings

A coordinating set takes the guesswork out of what to pack. Sir’s one-shoulder silhouette is perfect for partying until the sunrise.

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Sir

Arte printed one-shoulder silk satin crop top

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Sir

printed mid-rise silk wide-leg pants

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Completedworks

recycled gold vermeil pearl earrings

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Reformation

Emilia wedge sandal