What to wear for drinks with friends
Keep it relaxed with one layer for later: dark jeans or trousers, a good top and shoes you can stand in. The room warms up and the street cools down, so a jacket you can carry matters.
Two outfits that work
Black top, dark jeans, leather jacket
- black fitted top
- dark straight jeans
- brown leather jacket
- black ankle boots
A dark base with a jacket you can take off works for a crowded bar and the walk home.
Overshirt, black tee, grey jeans
- olive overshirt
- black tee
- grey jeans
- white leather trainers
An overshirt over a tee is easy to add or remove, and grey jeans stay neutral with white trainers.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | A light top and light trousers; a thin jacket for the walk home. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | The outfit as planned; the jacket comes on when you go outside. |
| ColdBelow 10° | A warm coat that is easy to leave at the cloakroom and a thin knit underneath. |
Do and don’t
- Dress in layers for the bar and the street
- Wear shoes you can stand in
- Choose dark colours that hide spills
- Carry a small bag
- Wear white or pale clothes in a crowd
- Wear a heavy coat to a warm bar with no cloakroom
- Bring a large bag
Check the night before
- Check the venue and the weather
- Think about how you will get home
- Pick shoes that are comfortable for standing
- Pack your ID, card and a phone charger
Questions people ask
What should I wear to a bar?
Dark jeans or trousers, a good top, a jacket and shoes you can stand in.
Can I wear trainers to a bar?
Yes, in most places. Leather trainers in a clean neutral colour look sharper than sports shoes.
What should I wear for drinks after work?
Keep your work top, swap the blazer for a lighter jacket and change into comfortable shoes if you can.
What if I do not know the bar?
Smart casual works nearly everywhere. You can take off a jacket but cannot add one.
Pick Drinks with friends in FeinLens and see what you already own
FeinLens builds complete outfits for this occasion from photos of your own clothes, dressed for the forecast where you’ll be.
Get the app