If You're Looking for the Perfect Dinner-Party Outfit, These Stylish Looks Are Guaranteed to Impress

If there is one thing I look forward to adding to my calendar, it's a dinner party. They come in many forms, from a casual gathering in your friend's cozy New York apartment to a fancy soirée for an engagement. It's good to have a few outfit ideas in your back pocket to reach for whenever one of these dinner parties inevitably pops up. I started to think I should round up some of my favorites so the only thing I need to think about when I receive a dinner-party invitation is what I'm going to bring as a gift. I found five outfits that are foolproof and perfect for a dinner party no matter the occasion.

Keep scrolling to see which five looks I'm filing under "what to wear to a dinner party."

Blazer + Satin Skirt

This is the type of outfit I would wear to a work dinner party at a chic venue. The blazer gives that professional look while the satin skirt feels romantic and a little flirty. I'd pair this look with heeled mules or pumps.

Midi Dress + Bold Clutch

This is my go-to look for a dinner party with either professional colleagues or friends. It's simple yet super chic and elevated. Just grab a midi dress that you love (I have 10 that just popped into my mind) and reach for a bold clutch. I love the idea of a neutral dress paired with a red or orange bag like the look above.

Halter Top + Barrel Jeans

If you were wondering if there's a way to wear jeans to a dinner party, there is! Barrel jeans are every fashion person's favorite jeans right now, and this Free People pair (which has been sold out for a while) is finally back in stock. Pair them with a halter top and chic sandals for a very 2024 dinner-party look.

Minidress + Blazer + Kitten Heel

A low-effort look that always lands. I'd reach for this for a dinner party for a birthday or another celebratory dinner with friends. Grab the flirtiest minidress, top it off with a blazer (I would reach for something oversize), and then add mules or heeled sandals with a shoulder bag to finish off the look.

Slip Dress + Heeled Mules

This look has been my go-to dinner-party look during the spring and summer months. Slip dresses are so simple yet look so elevated and feel like you're wearing a nightgown. The devil is in the details with this look. You're going to want a standout bag and jewelry to balance the casual nature of the slip dress.