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Introduction
Everybody likes a night on the sauce every now and then; spending time with your mates, collecting excellent banter for the following day, busting out your very best moves on the dance floor – because it’s a proven fact that what you think is an absolutely cracking robot is definitely not a way to embarrass yourself in front of everyone.
An evening on the razzle can be great fun, but it is also an activity that can involve a certain amount of peacocking for everyone involved. Girls like to wear as little as decently possible; as do some men for that matter; other men like to walk around all night with their guns tensed – and a consistent 90% of these men will also be dressed in exactly the same clothes.
Despite this, such a competitive environment makes looking your best, dressing well and standing out a great deal more difficult than usual (made even harder when you consider all the other issues clubbing entails). Everyone has made an effort (with varying degrees of success), so it’s important to think carefully about what we wear. So how do you look whilst good on the lash?
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My Top Tips
Now, I don’t profess to be a huge club fan but I have been known to lay down some moves on the odd occasion, so I do understand what things we need to consider. Below are some of the key things you should be thinking of when putting your outfits together.
- Unless you have spent a small fortune on entry you aren’t going to find yourself in one of the clubs you see in the movies (even if you have spent a fortune you’re still going to be in what is essentially a big, dark, loud and dirty hole.) There won’t be anywhere to sit down, the dance floor will be a seething, writhing, compact mass of bodies and you will probably leave feeling a bit worse for wear and with exceedingly dirty shoes. Dress accordingly.
- I have a friend at home; we like to say that you know you’re having a good night when this particular friend starts spilling his beer. Nearly everyone that enters a club has the potential to be that friend. Drinks will be spilt and stains are an absolute certainty. Don’t wear your Sunday best. If possible, have cheaper clothes that you are happy to wear out clubbing – not your new, £90 white shirt.
- Clubs are hot and sweaty places, so grinding away on your chosen partner will not only bring out the worst moves in your repertoire but also a certain degree of perspiration – think carefully about your layers and the materials your clothes are made of. Lightweight cottons, knitwear and thin layers will serve you much better during the summer (or just forgo any outer layer and suffer the cooler temperatures). And just pay the extra to put your coat in the cloakroom during the winter, no-one enjoys pneumonia.
- Consider very carefully your chosen venue. The vast majority of clubs in student towns won’t really give a damn what you wear but as you venture towards the higher end you will start to encounter stricter dress codes, and you don’t want to be the one left outside.
- If experience has taught me anything, your footwear will suffer the worst of the abuse: high heels, drinks, grime and the toilets. Wear something wipe clean or washable – think lightweight canvas or leather. Leather shoes are actually a godsend in this situation because you can just polish them up the next day.
Example Looks
Look 1
Local club? Razzle with your mates? No special occasion? There really isn’t any need to go overboard, particularly when you consider the issues that I have raised above.
Keep things clean, simple and easy with a look that works for everyone but isn’t actually worn by that many. This is a look that is lightweight enough to handle the warmer summer temperatures, is inexpensive, can cope with any wayward liquids and can easily be made more individual with the use of a Henley, patterned tee or some unique jewellery pieces.
- Allsaints Hitchen Henley
- River Island Victor Skinny Jeans
- Nike Blazer Hi Vintage – Size? Exclusive
Look 2
Using a style of footwear that is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, but is seemingly on the decline (at least in my experience), this outfit makes use of lighter weight cottons and the current pattern trend to make a statement.
A pair of navy chinos will be much better able to deal with stains than anything in a lighter stone or mustard, and you could easily bring the colours up a notch with a roll of the hem and some loud socks.
Short or Long sleeved shirt is your choice, tucked or untucked it’s all fair game.
- Topman Coral Palm Leaf Pattern Short Sleeve Shirt
- Topman Royal Blue Cotton Slim Chinos
- Asos Boat Shoes In Tricolour
Look 3
Of course, we aren’t all going to the grotty student club behind Asda. Some of us might be looking to attend some higher class establishments where the aforementioned stricter dress codes come into force. In this instance you have to up your game ever so slightly, pulling out some more refined, tailored pieces and a nice (but relatively inexpensive) pair of shoes.
In this instance I would suggest you still aim for lighter layers and keep the colours muted; there is still the risk of flying beer. An unstructured blazer is a great way to mix in some smart/casual elements and gives you lots of versatility with the under layer (white is safe here because you have the outer protection of a jacket). Keep it more casual with a tee or dress things up with a shirt.
- Asos Stripe T-shirt
- Topman Peoples Market Blazer
- Nudie Jeans Thin Finn Dry Ecru Embo Skinny Jeans
- B Store Eton Leather Penny Loafers
Look 4
Another clean, simple, easy yet refined look, this is perfect for any degree of club.
A pair of white leather pumps gives you a casual edge and wipe clean practicality. Some tailored trousers are a very subtle way of adding some individuality to an outfit and will formalise almost anything from a polo shirt to a tee.
With your upper half keep things a little more casual and play with patterns and stripes to make the outfit more interesting. Once again your accessories could really help you take your outfit to another level.
- Reiss Ridich Printed Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
- Canali Slim-fit Wool-flannel Trousers
- Converse Jack Purcell Leather Sneakers
Conclusion
What to wear on a night out can often be a rather daunting affair; it is actually quite a pressured environment where everyone, without exception (well maybe one or two) has taken time out of their day to make themselves look presentable. It requires a lot more thought and preparation than you might have at first appreciated and the wrong decisions could result in some disastrous consequences.
Intelligent fabric and colour choice could mean the difference between being able to wear your favourite top and trousers again, whilst also stopping you being the sweaty one banished to the corner.
Whether you like to dress up or down on your nights out, I hope this lookbook has helped some of you. Maybe we will one day be lucky enough to meet in person. We can have a robot contest.
Let me know your thoughts and how YOU dress on a night out in the comments down below. Also make sure you tell us WHERE you like to go out, and what the dress code/environment is like.
Will
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Rule of thumb:
- If you are going clubbing, don’t wear restrictive clothing like ties or warm clothing. You will end up getting hot or uncomfortable and want to take it off anyway.
- If you are going to a chilled bar, then dress a little more classy (if that is the type of bar). Blazers, pocket squares work well in these enviroments.
- Pubs and informal bars, dressing too classy will look slightly try-hard, best to go casual – for instance: something you would wear during the day (possibly with some minor tweaks(
- If it’s a date/ see a girl (at least for the first couple times) – KNOW where you are going (you are the man, so you should be leading and have a fair idea what sort of place you are headed) – Use the above, though in this case, you don’t want to over dress, since it will come across like you are trying too hard. (Casual usually is your best bet)
It’s a shame that this article was written for the student or 20′s set. Most guys in that age set do not care about clothes or even have a clue as to who they are. Basically jeans and a t-shirt will do. Write about the 30′s and beyond set and then the difficulty level rises. Go for it!
This is a problem that I have come across quite a few times and I would agree that there isn’t a great deal of information out there specifically for men in there 30s and 40s etc (coincidentally Evan John has written a series of articles on just this topic).
However, I would say that you don’t need to look necessarily for articles, news stories that cater specifically for your age group, with just a little thought the clothes that are suggested everyday could be adapted to suit the more refined and classic gent. By altering the fit, the loudness of a pattern or colour you can create an outfit that is perhaps more age appropriate but still gets in on trends.
These articles are never more than a guide.
I have to say Rick im disappointed with how you feel, I’m 21 and a long time follower of the site and a very fashion conscious man. I think that anybody in their 20′s that is a reader here are certainly not “will do” people with regards to fashion. There is a good mix of young and more mature fashion on here which is good and those in their 20′s being the main people who go out clubbing this is just an article fits our age bracket better
Interesting subject for a piece. Not sure this one quite nails it though.
What could it have offered though; your feedback would be much appreciated.
in ‘Look 3′, the first picture on the left where are his black leather trousers from? they are really nice!
I think they are actually just a black wash pair of jeans as they were from an old Zara campaign.
To be honest I found most of those outfits pretty boring… not exactly what I would wear to a club. It doesn’t have to be over the top either, but definitely something to make the outfit interesting and helps you stand out from the crowd.
What would you wear to a club?
Interesting article, most of these outfits seem a bit too summery and relaxed for clubbing though. Also I would add that sturdy footwear is a must, since most people are on their feet for a few hours on a night out.
I usually wear black leather shoes, black slim jeans, a white or black t shirt or shirt, and perhaps a leather jacket if it’s cold. Dressing monotone feels somehow more “going out wear” than colourful chinos or bright tees – that’s just me though. Most of the looks in Look 3 were great, the others in this article I personally would disagree with however. They just felt a bit too relaxed and everyday.
Clearly this hasn’t quite worked as an article. I’m not one to leave things unfinished so any feedback would be great help towards me having another crack, what things do you want to see?
This is a response to a few forum threads on the subject and is perhaps based quite a lot on my experiences. it is also a very subjective topic, some people might want to dress up more whilst others don’t see the point; I personally wouldn’t want to ruin any of my nice clothes and I would always get to hot wearing too many layers or trying to make myself look fancy. I would for example find going to a club in a blazer and shirt a bit too dressy and mighty uncomfortable.
However, keep offering feedback and I’ll see what I can do to improve.
A few of things I wasnt so keen on in the article.
1. night out on the town often doesnt include a club, more like bars with dance floors.
2. I wouldnt really consider much of this as club wear.
3. Id really like to see some more cool./classy outfits you could wear in a bar without being too suited but also not so casual.
just my take on it
Thank you for your feedback.
I like the practical side of things, but I think you’ll find a lot people do not mind splashing out on high quality threads to impress strangers on first impressions. It’s a complex topic, because of the versatility of clubs.
A strange article to my mind. Even when I used to go to underground rave clubs in the mid to late nineties most of the guys (and girls) used to make an effort. Surely the whole idea of a night out is to dress up and strut your stuff? Rather than wearing something you might just pop to the corner shop in on a Sunday morning?
All of these are too casual for my tastes. I can see some of them being suitable for a chain club but I live in London and I’d feel underdressed in any decent bar with these looks.
I disagree with saying no to ties, it depends on the tie, maybe a wool tie or something a bit different, with a waistcoat or jacket. I sometimes switch out the tie for a pocket square though. Definitely nicer shoes too, leather or suede, I wouldn’t wear trainers out these days.
I get the comments about things being spilt etc but I think that’s far more relevant in student bars and clubs, I’ve never had anything spilt or splashed on me in a decent venue.
I just realised the no tie thing was on a comment, not on the main article, apologies.
I think the whole ‘going out’ concept is far to varied to be covered in one article; I could have perhaps directed this to a more specific audience (the student type clubs in this case) and it would’ve made more sense.
Watch this space however as I’m not one to let things alone.
Actually, I would love to see an article that is aimed at West End bars and clubs.
I’m possibly going against the grain here in that I agree with much of the article, however it depends on what you’re going to spend the majority of the night doing.
For instance, I really like to dance and for the most part, at clubs where that’s pretty much all you can do. The only respite is normally the smoking area or a horrendous queue at the bar, otherwise it’s a dance floor pandemonium. Under those circumstances, I would preferentially go for chinos or jeans, with canvas shoes and a button-down oxford shirt or polo; jacket or thick cardigan and perhaps a hat (depending on the club and season).
I can also agree with the others though in that if I went to my favourite bars where I’ll spend the majority of the night socialising with maybe a short dance at the end of the night, then something more smart is the best choice.
Maybe the article needs a little re-working but it’s definitely not wrong.
In look 2, where is the top right outfit from?