Dresses
Jun 4, 2021

30 Going-Out Dresses You'll Absolutely Live Your Best Life In

by Yusra Siddiqui

There's no category of fashion I love more than going-out ensembles. From dressed-up jeans to minidresses and glitter galore, it brings me joy to see everyone pull out all the stops for a night out. As going out becomes a thing again in certain places, I am ready to see people—and myself—in something that isn't loungewear. We've already discussed fun shoes and outfits for a night out, but today, we're discussing dresses because there's nothing like putting on the perfect dress and living your best life.

Keep scrolling to shop the best going-out dresses to reemerge into society with. It was almost hard to not keep on going with this list because it seems like the market is just as ready as me for you to go out again.

With Jéan Roxy Dress

With Jéan Roxy Dress ($199)

Our senior editor Lauren is obsessed with this dress, and for valid reasons.

Good American Ruched Dress

Good American Ruched Dress ($129)

This can easily be dressed up or down.

Zara Long Ruched Dress

Zara Long Ruched Dress ($46)

Can you believe this is under $50?

Retrofête Mich Sequined Dress

Retrofête Mich Sequined Dress ($485)

Now that's a going-out dress.

Selkie The Puff Dress

Selkie The Puff Dress ($245)

How can something be so ethereal and cute at the same time?

Jacquemus Saudade Dress

Jacquemus Saudade Dress ($695)

This can easily go from a day look to night look.

Mango Wrapped Satin Dress

Mango Wrapped Satin Dress ($120)

Yellow is a trending color for summer 2021.

Reformation Kiwi Dress

Reformation Kiwi Dress ($218)

Can you tell we like cutouts over here at WWW?

Forever21 Cutout Cami Midi Dress

Forever21 Cutout Cami Midi Dress ($30)

I love this subtle shade of green.

Farai London Gaia Long Dress in Purple

Farai London Gaia Long Dress in Purple ($129)

You should keep retro prints on your radar this summer.

Zara Limited Edition Shirt Dress

Zara Limited Edition Shirt Dress ($90)

I love this modest take on a summer dress.

WAYF Jennifer Ruched Shirtdress

WAYF Jennifer Ruched Shirtdress ($58)

I've included this dress in multiple stories because I think everyone needs to see it.

Paloma Wool Domino Dress

Paloma Wool Domino Dress ($133)

When you can't decide between black or white—why not do both?

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