https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:57:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956655 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:21:56 +0000 Jenni NZ 1956655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love going out to dinner. We often go with our best friends, so 4 of us. Sometimes just DH and I go if we haven't got out much and have been working too hard. We went tonight but this was very casual with no booking so I wore a long flowy boho top with cardigan over, jeans and sneakers. But I often try to dress up a bit more with either top and pants with higher heels than usual provided not much walking, or sometimes a dress or skirt with boots ( winter) or heeled sandals ( summer). Sparkle somewhere often in earrings, tops, or shoes. More makeup than my usual which is only lippie and blusher.<br /> Here are some old dinner pics. Lots of variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956580 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 00:43:35 +0000 annagybe 1956580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Faux leather leggings, drapey top, a cool jacket. And interesting shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956450 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:05:49 +0000 Diana 1956450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plain black sleeveless shell with one of my dressier jackets (black shrunken blazer, black cropped jacket, red linen/lace moto, and others I can’t recall right now. Pairs wonderfully with black work trousers, nice jeans, black tube skirt, printed skirts, basically any of the bottoms in my closet. Shoes are usually either patent oxfords or pointy booties.<br /> In the summer I’m more likely to just throw on a dress and flat sandals, but otherwise this formula works with pretty much everything and for both work and evening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956448 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:55:51 +0000 shiny 1956448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1. Jumpsuit with wide legs, high heels, red lipstick, clutch.</p> <p>2. Dark wash jeans, heels or pointy toed flats, with flowy blouse that has interesting details like fluted sleeves or is off the shoulder (but I don't do off the shoulder -- like it on others!)</p> <p>3. Leather jacket with dark wash jeans or black 5 pocket ponte knit pants</p> <p>4. Otherwise minimal outfit with a clutch in a pop of color or interesting texture like animal print or metallic</p> <p>5. Tweed fringey jacket or black wool blazer with sleeves scrunched to the elbow over dark wash jeans over a shell top or graphic tee with jeans (dark wash or distressed).</p> <p>6. Column of black with a white denim jacket accessorized with a pop of color or animal print somewhere (clutch, shoes)</p> <p>7. A dress (could have color) with a denim jacket or leather jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>8. Fabulous shoes (like my new brocade slides from Jcrew) and the rest of the outfit minimal.</p> <p>9. White jeans with a black or navy sleeveless top and a statement necklace.&nbsp;</p> <p>10. Skirt (though I'm off skirts right now) with hemline shorter than I'd normally wear with opaque tights, tall boots, and a sweater tunic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956234 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:47:07 +0000 Adriana 1956234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends on the occassion. Drinks or dinner with friends is different than classical concerts.<br /> I have a few bottoms I use with different tops.<br /> Drinks etc: jeans in all colors with a dressy silk blouse, or t-shirt with jacket.<br /> Shoes/boots with a little heel, but that I can walk in from my free parking spot.</p> <p>Concerts /theater: like la BD I use "little black skirts". Kneelenght with a dressy blouse or sweater, lace, everything goes. Easy and with dark hair I can use black stockings and shoes. The skirts are a bit fitted and the tops a bit looser. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956229 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:33:19 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1956229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally go out 3-4 nights a week, either to sing jazz at open mic sessions, or dinner + drinks with friends.</p> <p>I don't have quite enough time to hunt down examples to add to finds right now, I'll try to do it later.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have three FFBO, in order of more dressy to less dressy:</p> <p>1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Pencil or tube skirt that hits at the knee + ocean-colored top and/or a topper (I have a white J Brand denim jacket that's gone everywhere with me this summer, or my trusty black zip-front cardigan) + high heel pumps or dressy sandals + delicate stud earrings and a statement ring + crossbody bag.</p> <p>For cooler weather, I wear heeled boots, and a leather jacket.</p> <p>2)&nbsp; &nbsp;Same outfit, but swap the top for a plain or graphic tee.&nbsp; &nbsp;Everything else is the same, except I might wear more casual wedge sandals.</p> <p>3)&nbsp; &nbsp;Skinny jeans + plain fitted tee or bodysuit + optional topper + high heels.&nbsp; &nbsp;Same jewelry + bag.&nbsp; &nbsp;I'm pretty easy that way.</p> <p>I think what makes me feel special, is that I try to dress in my favorite mermaid colors, and I take special care with hair, makeup, perfume, and nails. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956221 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:19:21 +0000 LaPed 1956221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Little black or almost-black dresses tend to be my FFBO in this type of situation. I like doing dresses for dress-up because it gives me a chance to wear statement tights: I have a good variety of textured, colourful, and sparkly tights, and if I don't wear them for night-out type events they just don't get worn at all, because when I wear my dresses during the day I almost always choose leggings for durability and warmth.&nbsp;</p> <p>The jeans-and-blouse combo often comes off a little too "everyday" or office-y on me because I don't do heels. With a dress I can get away with oxfords or booties and still look like it's a special occasion. If I ever find the perfect pair of edgy-looking flats or low heels, or else a pair of slightly daintier boots than the ones I have (part of my issue is that I like to have some element of juxtaposition), I could probably pull together some better "festive jeans" outfits. If I could wear pointy-toe heels like the ones you show I would definitely feel sufficiently dressed up in jeans and a silk top, but my feet would be miserable. :)&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956208 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:43:13 +0000 Helena 1956208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful, cjh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956206 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:35:37 +0000 cjh 1956206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, lots of great ideas and finds, photos here. Very inspiring. I hope your search and wardrobe development are successful.</p> <p>I wore #2. The top is a heavy satin material. And yes, I’ll wear #3 and the other two within the next couple of weeks, while it’s still warm, as all of a sudden we have a busy social calendar! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo/page/2#post-1956199 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:18:28 +0000 Sara L. 1956199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I have problems with this too.&nbsp; I'm going to flag this post for future reference.&nbsp; I like to wear heels since I don't wear them normally and I enjoy heels.&nbsp; But they don't always work for the occasion (nothing that requires a lot of walking).&nbsp; I don't have any tops that are that magic level of dressiness and sexiness.&nbsp; I think this is an area I could work on as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956194 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:08:15 +0000 Helena 1956194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, thank you all!<br />cjh, which outfit did you choose? I have to admit, I would be hard pressed as they all look great, but #3 was particularly striking, so if you didn't wear it today, I hope you will for another occasion!<br />Gryffin, a JACKET. That would be fab. Will start looking out.<br />Thanks everyone for sharing your finds! Some great ideas for festive tops that are not too revealing or over-the-top. Also, I think I need to think in terms of mini-capsule, rather than just a piece. I always want one piece to do twenty things. This is a challenge for me.</p> <p>Keep the suggestions coming; I'm glad others are benefiting too!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956146 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:11:09 +0000 Christina F. 1956146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in both the dress and the jeans and blouse camp. The dresses are more likely to come out in the summer. I'm including the finds for my outfit today, as I'm going to the theatre later. I like these jeans for things like the theatre because they are stretchy and good for sitting for long periods. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956139 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:01:27 +0000 lyn67 1956139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Torontogirl</b>:-thanx for&nbsp; thread and keep comming the visuals <b>ladies</b>! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956123 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:37:14 +0000 Anonymous 1956123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting responses here ! &nbsp;There seem to be two camps: &nbsp;dresses , or &nbsp;jeans/top/heels. &nbsp;Some things never change, do they? &nbsp;I'm in the jeans/mules or boots/interesting top /good jewellery/dramatic makeup camp myself. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956112 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:15:19 +0000 Bijou 1956112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are my favourite tops to wear with jeans when going out for casual dinners or catch ups. If I can be a bit more dressed up, a jumpsuit is fun because it is a little bit unexpected. Mytops and jumpsuits are in Finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956076 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:02:43 +0000 Helena 1956076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone, sorry I sort of disappeared, but I've been reading everyone's suggestions, and you ladies are a smart and sorted bunch - thank you so much!! I'll respond better later, but I did want to mention to Carla and those who liked her suggestions, that I saw a sort of similar top there to her lacy one! I might check it out today. My finds thingy is not working (IT issues on my end, not YLFs, for the record!) but here's the link ... what do you think? Potential?&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1056194&amp;pcid=5037&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=363506023">https://bananarepublic.gapcana.....038;pid=36</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956059 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:01:41 +0000 Sisi 1956059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have already received a lot of good suggestions!&nbsp;In the past I had a capsule like Runcarla's that worked very&nbsp;well - a nice lbd, some silk blouses, velvet pants. At present, a dressy capsule is my wardrobe hole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956038 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 06:16:08 +0000 Jane 1956038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Chuckling about Carla’s comment about DH and throwing him a bone )</p> <p>Dark jeans, low heeled bootees, blazer, black top with lace panels, dangly earrings, dark smokey eye make up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956029 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 05:59:49 +0000 Gigi 1956029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My FFBO for date night-type stuff is very similar to yours: a tunic-length polyester button-down, either in white or black, and then jeans in the opposite color (black jeans with white top, and vice versa). I might add my mint Anthro blazer over the top if the weather allows for it. Shoes will be dressy black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956024 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:47:09 +0000 jussie 1956024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find nights out like this a bit tricky to dress for. My special occasion capsule is TOO dressy for this type of night, and I feel like black skinny jeans and a silk top isn’t quite interesting enough.....<br /> Patterned pants with a silk top and beautiful shoes can work well..... I’ve done that a few times.<br /> A Faux fur vest or jacket in winter is a great help.<br /> I have a couple of dresses that can also be used, one is a silk shift, one is a dark floral wrap and one is a navy chiffon empire waist dress. They’re not super formal but with shoes and jewelry they come up pretty well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1956017 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:02:15 +0000 Brooklyn 1956017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In cool weather I would probably go for jeans (in blue denim or black velvet), a lace or silk top, boots and a leather jacket. Or maybe a top that is semi transparent. A bit of sensuous appeal is nice, especially for a date night :)<br /> In warmer weather my favourite would be a sleeveless dress and heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955963 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:37:03 +0000 K.M. 1955963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Mine are a few dresses in rotation--none of them black. Some have prints, others are in a bright color (e.g. red). I have maybe four or five favorites at any given point in a variety of sleeves and fabric weights. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I find dresses easier because they are the one-item outfit, and always make me feel special without trying too hard. If I need to vamp them up it's easy to accessorize. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The one challenge is toppers in case there are weather variations. (It's easy enough if all I need is outerwear, but it's harder if I need an intermediate topper to modulate A/C, warming/cooling etc.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes my FFBO is a pair of skinny ponte pants (Gigi from JCrew) in either navy or black, plus a top with something special (cool print, wrap design, flowy fabric?), a blazer in the same color as the pants, and pointy toes, usually mid- or low-heeled pumps but sometimes a dressy flat too. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Interesting question. Before you asked I hadn't stopped to think, and now I realize I do have a pattern. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955961 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:32:36 +0000 Anonymous 1955961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to use these occasions to wear a frock, even if it is a denim skirt, but a great fitting pair of dark denim jeans with a silk top and a jacket ( I agree with gryffin). In cooler weather, a leather jacket, in summer I use a silk jacket. I have seen some women look fabulous on such occasions with a beautiful silk blouse like those Joie makes and perfectly fitting jeans with heels. That look may be dated now, however. A great jacket will make the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955960 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:26:28 +0000 BrieN 1955960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla:<br />If you find another blouse like the one pictured PLEASE let us know!!I've been looking for one like that forever!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955956 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:55:29 +0000 cjh 1955956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My nights out in warm weather are pretty darn casual, so your needs may be quite different. Just took some pictures today to get my daughter’s opinion on what to wear to an art center benefit luncheon tomorrow. After a small discussion, we decided which it would be. These are also dressy enough for the types of evening events I go to in summer. Cold weather would necessitate different options.</p> <p>(The selection of accessories hasn’t been finalized. By the way, which outfit would you choose for me?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955955 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:42:04 +0000 Suz 1955955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it depends entirely on the destination (and, yes, sigh, the weather!)</p> <p>In summer, I might wear a dress or a tube skirt. (Varying levels of dressiness) or a two piece dress. I'd top with a white denim jacket if needed. Sandals for footwear.&nbsp;</p> <p>In fall/ winter I'm more likely to wear jeans with an interesting top and a blazer for a casual night out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955921 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:06:33 +0000 Gretchen 1955921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of girls nights are California casual. Jeans, flowy top in a good color with some detail, heels/boots and good jewelry. Top with a leather jacket if needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955918 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:56:09 +0000 Greyscale 1955918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black silk tank, my R13 crossover jeans, and interesting shoes. </p> <p>I have a few different silk tops that I might wear - one is cami style with a deep v neck, and the other is a tank with a subtle asymmetric layered effect. Or if it's cooler weather, an oversized black velvet top I got last year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955910 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:35:36 +0000 Carla 1955910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a shirt like the one below in black lace that I wore with a cami or black bra under depending on the weather and situation. It got ragged from wear. If I could find another - white, cream, or black - I would be very happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-night-out-ffbo#post-1955904 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:28:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1955904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm more comfortable in dresses like this one (which has subtle sparkle) than in jeans. </p>