Going Out Dresses

Going out dresses are a category with a job to do — look incredible, move well, photograph even better. Emprada's going out dress edit is built for the nights you want the outfit to be a story: club minis, cutout bandage, slinky satin, sequin sparkle, and sleek bodycon midis that don't quit. Every style is cut close, finished cleanly, and made to hold its shape from the first drink to the last song. Whether you're bar-hopping in Miami, dancing in LA, or heading to a rooftop that turns into a late-night moment, this is where you find the dress that matches the energy. Pull it on, step out.

Going Out Dresses for Women — Club, Bar & Date-Night Ready

How to Pick a Going Out Dress

Going out dresses live and die by fit and finish. The best ones hug without digging, stretch without sagging, and move without riding up. Our top picks for a night out: bandage-construction bodycons (maximum hold), sequin or rhinestone minis (camera-ready sparkle), cutout midis (edgy without trying too hard), and satin slips (effortless, always).

By Venue

Club: sparkle, stretch, short. Sequin minis, bandage bodycons and rhinestone bodysuits with a mini skirt are the move. Bar or lounge: slinky satin slip, black lace mini, or a sleek bodycon midi. Rooftop: a cutout bandage, a satin midi, or a one-shoulder silhouette. Dinner-and-drinks: a midi bodycon in a saturated color or a corset dress. Celebrating? Our birthday dresses collection is built for the big night.

Styling Essentials

Sky-high pointed heels or strappy sandals. A mini shoulder bag that fits ID, card, phone, lip. Layered gold or a single statement earring. Nothing oversized — going out dresses want sharp lines. For maximum sculpting, check out our bodycon dresses collection.

Color Notes

Black is the forever baseline — never wrong, always camera-ready. Red and white take over the room for birthdays and bachelorettes. Hot pink photographs like a dream in club lighting. Metallics and sequins are for nights you want to actually glow.

More edits to explore: Mini Dresses for short silhouettes and Sequin Dresses for sparkle-first picks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a going out dress?

A going out dress is typically a fitted, short-to-midi silhouette designed for nights out — clubs, bars, dinners, date nights. Think bodycon, bandage, sequin and satin styles.

What color dress is best for going out?

Black is the forever go-to and photographs anywhere. Red, white, hot pink and metallics stand out in dim lighting and look incredible on camera.

How short should a going out dress be?

Most going out dresses are mini length, but a tight midi (especially bodycon or bandage) works just as well and reads a touch more elevated.

What shoes go with a going out dress?

Pointed-toe stilettos or strappy heels are classic. Block heels are more comfortable for long nights. Knee-high boots pair beautifully with a long-sleeve going-out midi in fall and winter.

What do you wear under a going out dress?

Seamless shapewear, a thong and nude-to-skin tones for anything tight. Adhesive cups or a strapless bra for plunge, strappy and backless styles.