How to dress for girls night if you’re single and not 20 anymore
As I find myself navigating the single world and heading out with friends, I think much more about how I want to present myself out in the world. How do I look and feel my best while embracing my style and finding the balance between sexy and tasteful. This along with not looking like I’m trying too hard.
That’s a lot to think about!
What’s interesting is that I definitely put less thought into dressing sexy while I was married and going out with friends, not because I wanted to meet men or have men look at me, but because I felt that being married put a sort of protection around me in this area and I didn’t feel as vulnerable. Regardless, my friends and I dress to impress each other anyway! Fashionable girlfriends tend to do that!
When heading out as a single woman, your clothing plays a big part in communicating who you are. You may be heading out for cocktails at a fabulous hotel bar, a catch up dinner at one of your favorite restaurants or a soiree at someone’s spectacular home. You may want to consider… What message do you want to send? Who’s the type of person, if anyone, you are looking to attract? Even if you’re not looking, there’s always a possibility so I say, be ready! Whether the night is about being with the girls and catching up or having some fun and meeting new people, you’re still presenting yourself to the world and you never know who might be at the table next to you and notice you as you are laughing and enjoying the moment with your friends.
On the flip side, if you’re looking to have a casual fling, go sexy all the way. I personally think sex appeal from the immediate attraction can easily fade but as you get to know someone the inner sexiness is where it’s at. That’s what lasts; relationships, clothing, friendships.
As a woman who is all about supporting other women, I’m always conscious of not wanting to appear too sexy around couples. This can be tricky to navigate as a single girl. I never want to give the wrong impression and appear to be looking to attract the attention of an attached man, while being able to stay true to who I am and how I like to dress. There is a fine line and a definite balance to find in between what is too much and too little. I think it is great to be conscious of this while remaining true to who you are in your style.
Here are my personal go to rules –
*I wouldn’t wear anything tight head to toe.
*If wearing a short skirt, go for a longer sleeve or blazer over it.
*If you are going tight on the bottom try keeping it loose on top, and vice versa.
*Pair a sexy top with a pair of pants.
*I love high heels but a bit of a thicker heel can look more chic than a stiletto.
*Always have a cute jacket to throw over your shoulders.
I always find that less is more. There’s a subtle feminine way to dress that can help you to feel and look your best.
As always, be you and wear whatever you feel most confident in!
With love,
Staci
