It’s easier to dress well for an evening out than for a normal day. I know that sounds the wrong way round, but it’s true, isn’t it? Because, despite all the hoopla we make about perfect party dresses and heels, dressing for an evening out is straightforward. The brief is clear. Whether you’re an old-school LBD addict or a jeans, silk T, best earrings type, the formulas are easy to apply.
Jumpsuits totally prove my point. For evening, they are a no-brainer. More daring and modern than a dress, more in-it-to-win-it than separates. A black or navy jumpsuit, tailored and with some skin showing at the ankle and shoulder, has been my go-to post-6pm option for ages. (I’m not alone here. Some evenings I feel like a foot soldier in an all-in-one army.)
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