From Dinner to the Ballet: 32 Gorgeous Nordstrom Clothes for Going Out

There is nothing quite like a night on the town. Whether you’re going on a first date, wining and dining on fancy fare, or even headed to the ballet, there’s something magical about a rendezvous under the stars. I don’t know about you, but a killer look paired with the feeling of having the whole night ahead of me is unlike any other. To achieve said look, I love to dig through Nordstrom’s tried-and-true virtual aisles for looks that will take someone’s breath away. I’ve hand-picked a slew of chic going-out clothes from Nordstrom that are flying off the shelves.
Ahead, shop lingerie-inspired pieces, silky fabrics, and showstopping styles that are made for shining in the moonlight. Keep scrolling for sleek dresses, sultry tops, and so much more.
Pair with tights and a cute heel for an instantly gorgeous look.
This beautiful dress is great for dinner, a play, or really anything the night calls for.
There are so many cute tops in this story that would pair seamlessly with these on-trend capris.
This sheer skirt could be worn for a more elevated event.
If you're not a big fan of full-on tights, try these instead.
I love the vintage look of these. Add some tights and you have a look.
Okay, hear me out. If you have an inkling a proposal is happening at your fancy dinner res, this would be the dress for you.
A little pop of vibrancy to light up the night.

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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