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.
Our senior editor Lauren is obsessed with this dress, and for valid reasons.
Jacquemus dresses sell out fast.
This can easily be dressed up or down.
Can you believe this is under $50?
ASOS is truly stepping up its game.
Chic and sophisticated.
Halter-necks are back, baby.
I love a little LBD action.
Now that's a going-out dress.
How can something be so ethereal and cute at the same time?
I love this pattern.
Get your sparkle on.
Make a statement.
This can easily go from a day look to night look.
Yellow is a trending color for summer 2021.
Can you tell we like cutouts over here at WWW?
I love this subtle shade of green.
You should keep retro prints on your radar this summer.
Hot Girl Summer awaits.
Check, please.
I love this modest take on a summer dress.
The colors on this are divine.
Simple but spicy.
Such a fun print.
This one is selling fast.
I've included this dress in multiple stories because I think everyone needs to see it.
Vacation in a dress.
When you can't decide between black or white—why not do both?
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