5 Chic Trends To Wear On A Night Out In 2024

Calling everyone who claimed 2024 was your year to put yourself out there more, this ones for you. Oh and those looking spend more time off the couch and in the streets, and even those who are already social butterflies looking to up their game when it comes to a killer night out or party look. As editors we all have our strengths, mine being knowing the perfect thing to wear to virtually any occasion where a maritni will be served and it falls on a Friday or Saturday night (and let's be honest probably a Thursday night too). This year I'm looking forward to many weekends out and celebrations to fill my calendar and decided no better time than now to start thinking about the chicest night out trends for 2024.

Keep scrolling to see which night out trends have my attention for the year ahead. 

No pants, no problem. A trend many thought would have left our closets even quicker than we purchased them been proven wrong. Season after season it brands like Miu Miu and Alaïa debut a hot pant or sparkly panty or two down the runway while it-girls and stylist clamor over who can get their hands on them first. The key to pulling this outfit off is a great pair of sheer tights and while pumps aren't mandatory they are highly encouraged. This outfit isn't one for those who don't like attention, a pants-less look is guaranteed for double looks - in the best way. I'm heading to aspen for the weekend and I have a feeling I'll be giving this look a try. 

It doesn't get much sexier than nearly there dressing. A favorite of '90s supermodels, Carrie Bradshaw, and yours truly is sticking around for 2024 and I couldn't be happier about it. Wether lace is your thing or you're more of a mesh person the only category is sheer. Getting dressed is supposed to be fun, especially for a night out, and something about the peak-a-boo vibe a sheer outfit has that  I know that basically wearing nothing can be a little out of your comfort zone, but low lighting and layering are about to be your best friends. Just throw a blazer over your lace top or a pair of hot pants over a sheer catsuit to still experiment with sheer fabrics without feeling too exposed.This is perfect for a girls night out or even a birthday outfit.

The year may be new, but in 2024 we are taking it back to the classics. The era of sleek, sophisticated, black outfits for a night out is so back. The little black dress has been the night out staple since its conception, and while an LBD is still loved in my book, this trend is taking it further than a mini dress. Cat suits, matching sets, corsets, mini skirts, trouser pants, all at your disposal to mix and match into the chicest combination possible. The key is to focus on silhouette and fit. After all, the color isn't really whats eye-catching about this look. It's the collection of stylish pieces all working together to make you look as good as possible. I'm obsessed with the way Indya styled her all black outfit, mixing a classic bra top with a pleated mini skirt and topping it off with a moto jacket and sunnies. Who says black has to be boring? 

I'm of the mind that sequins don't need an occasion. As long as your bold enough, a sequin outfit can be just the thing your 2024 night out wardrobe is missing. Maybe I'm just in the festive sprirt of the new year but there is something about putting on something sparkly that really gets you in the mood to celebrate. This year I'm focused on celebrating life all of the time, not just for big things but the little ones too. I wore this sequin mini dress to drinks in downtown manhattan and I have to say, nothing pairs better with a sequin mini dress like a martini and a mini bag. This look is one to wear when you're trying a restaurant you've been on the waitlist for or a last minute party invitation where you feel like being the center of attention. If a full sequin dress isn't your thing opt for a sequin mini skirt, the Guizio one below resides in the closet of a few Who What Wear editors (myself included.) 

2023's favorite color is sticking around for 2024, especially for a night out or special occasion. Designers like Bottega Veneta and Ferragamo have been incorporating this bold hue into their collections all of last year, working it's way into the hearts, minds, and closets of the fashion set and celebrities alike. The sexy red dress has been the little sister to the little black dress but this year she's all grown up and ready to have her moment. While the red hot trend isn't exclusive to dresses, I highly reccomend adding one to your night out rotation. There is something about wearing one that ups your confidence and makes you feel a little sultry. I'm wearing this trend on a Saturday night out in New York.