I Live In NYC for the Restaurants—4 Looks I Plan to Wear When Going Out
New York is known for many things: great architecture, amazing museums, stylish people, and of course, out-of-this-world restaurants and bars. In New York, you can pop into almost any neighborhood and find a Michelin-star spot somewhere. If I'm being honest, this is one of the reasons I ditched Los Angeles for the Big Apple. I'll admit I'm something of a foodie. Sitting in a fabulous New York restaurant and sharing delicious food and cocktails with friends is at the top of the list of ways I love to spend my time.
But once you snag your ultra-exclusive, how-the-hell-did-you-get-that reservation comes the inevitable question: "What am I going to wear?" This was precisely my dilemma when I finally got a reservation at the very cool cocktail bar Jac's On Bond after months of trying. So the first thing I did was start outfit planning.
I mean, you can't show up to one of New York's chicest watering holes in a so-so outfit. While planning what to wear for my Saturday night out at Jac's, I started thinking I should make a guide of foolproof looks to refer to the next time I can't figure out what to wear. So I began researching and found four outfits that are so good you can wear them on repeat.
Keep scrolling to see which outfits I'll be rotating through for my upcoming dinner dates.
Sheer Top + Midi Skirt
I love that it's finally warm enough in New York to wear a skirt without tights. I'd wear this look when heading out to a downtown restaurant like Raoul's or Saint Theos with friends on a Thursday evening. I love how it's styled above with a flower choker.
Crop Top + Statement Pants
This outfit is perfect for a night out over the weekend. When wearing statement pants, it's important to let them do the talking. This is the look I'd wear for dinner at The Nines before walking across the street to Jack's On Bond. It's the perfect Saturday night look if you ask me.
All Black + Red Accessories
This look is a no-fail, guaranteed winner. From the runways to the fashion crowd, red is really having a moment right now. And, as any New Yorker will tell you, you can't go wrong wearing black. This is my go-to look when I have a 9 p.m. reservation at American Bar.
Corset Top + Miniskirt
For dinner with friends, there's a 90% chance I', reaching for this outfit. There's something so fun about wearing a corset top with a flirtatious miniskirt that makes this look perfect for dinner and drinks. I'd wear this look to Hasalon and for drinks at The Mulberry.
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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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