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Going Out Dresses Perfect For Under The Sun And Under The Stars

Average going out dresses are either for the day or for the night. What if we told you that pieces that work at both times of day exist? There’s no need to dedicate one look before 5 pm and have to change. With all the options on the market, you surely can dance the night away in the same designer dress you left the house with. Simply throw on your most versatile accessories and mid sized sandals or heels for a seamless transition. With a wide spread array of ensembles to choose from, looking good all day never has to be a question ever again. Scroll to uncover our top 30 going out dresses every woman should own this summer season.

Dresses That Deserve To See The Daylight

With summer around the corner, going out dresses aren’t an option to have in stock. We’re ready to be out and about and you’ll need a good lineup of ensembles to keep you stylish at all times. If we had to recommend our top favorite daytime piece, it would be the EVER NEW Plunge Midaxi Dress, no questions asked. Not only is it easy to throw together with some wedges, but it’s perfect for a day out for lunch. With the recent restrictive lifestyle we’ve all become accustomed to, we can now say hello to opportunities to flaunt our fashion freely. No matter where you’re headed, designer pieces like this hidden gem are all you need to make your mark. Going out dresses aren’t just for under the stars, but for under the sun too!

Shop more Going Out Dresses selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists

  • DÔEN Haleigh Dress

    $348
  • MAGDA BUTRYM Draped Jersey Off-shoulder Mini Dress

    $1,980
  • ZIMMERMANN Matchmaker Lift Off Linen Mini Dress

    $1,750
  • ALESSANDRA RICH Polka Dot Silk Short Sleeve Long Dress

    $1,790
  • MAC DUGGAL Sequin Floral Sheath Gown

    $498
  • MAGDA BUTRYM Jersey Midi Dress

    $1,790
  • ZIMMERMANN Matchmaker Flip Linen Blend Midi Dress

    $1,600
  • EN SAISON Polka Dot A-Line Dress

    $138
  • ZOE AND CLAIRE Shirred Long Sleeve Midi Dress

    $98

Going Out Looks Worth Dancing The Night Away

Now for the going out dresses you know and love. Let’s talk late nights and date nights. We couldn’t boast about how great these upcoming summer days will be without touching on the hours under the stars. The two nighttime pieces on our wish list are the REFORMATION Linnett Body-Con Rib Dress and GALVAN Atlanta Square-neck Knitted Dress. We don’t recommend waiting too long to snag them though, we’re positive they’ll be sold out soon. If there are ensembles that deserve your highest heels and classiest, sexiest accessories—it’s these. It doesn’t matter what your preference in night attire is, you at minimum need one look in your closet at all times. This summer, we’re making our going out dresses go to work for the time we’ve lost. Get ready to slip on one too!

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