We all know the feeling: It’s Friday evening, you’ve just tied up a taxing week of work, and your group chat is hopping with excitement for what the night has in store. Finally, you and your friends can unwind and debrief over tipples without worrying about an early start. Sounds great, right? There’s just one problem; the effort required to put together an outfit feels impossible to muster up.
I don’t know about you, but my outfit-building ability definitely has a limit. If I’m exhausted or uninspired, I simply don’t have it in me to create an interesting look—let alone an on-point going-out look. This is especially true late on a Friday, so more often than not, I err on the side of casual. Simple, comfortable, with a few dressy details thrown into the mix so I don’t feel out of place in whichever bar or beer garden I’m due at.
Unsurprisingly, given how vital they are in my regular wardrobe, I’ve found that jeans form the foundation of most of my last-minute evening ensembles. Worn-in denim brings a low-key feel to every outfit, so it’s perfect for times when you don’t want to try too hard (or look like you’ve tried too hard). Don’t just take my word for it—scroll on to see seven going-out outfits with jeans, then shop the pieces you’ll need to recreate them.
