If you enjoy partying as much as we do, let us help you out with all the fashion advice you need. Here’s how you can look your heart-stopping best when you are having the time of your life wherever you are. From the coolest ensembles to chic accessorizing, we’ve got you sorted!
Different people party differently. While some of us might want to pre-game at the neighbourhood bar, and then spend the night in style at the city’s most happening club, others enjoy live performances and are chasing the coolest DJs and artistes around venues. And then there are those who love pub crawls.
Now, what is a pub crawl? It is when you hit a bunch of bars and pubs one after the other, either set to a specific theme, or just randomly according to personal preference. Generally, pub crawl fans like to start easy with casual bars and dives, slowly gearing up for a big finish at a high-octane pub or lounge. Also, these days, every city has a bunch of food and drink festivals being organised on weekends.
Wouldn’t it be a great idea to start the evening by checking one out, and then continuing the party at one bar after the other? And, while pub crawls and food and drink festivals might sound like fantastic Saturday night plans even when you’re travelling, it is easy to get a little confused about what to wear. You don’t want to look too dressy at the start of the evening, but also cannot look no-effort-put when you land up at the coolest dig in town later in the night. But don’t worry, we’ve got you sorted.
Style it up before you drink up
Two words: layers and accessories. As the evening progresses, you can build on your look, adding elements, and looking on-memo for the venue that you are at. So, let’s help you plan out the perfect pub crawl ensembles, and make sure you definitely pick up on tons of compliments wherever you go!
Let’s kick it off with the forever wardrobe favourites: Denims. It’s understandable why we love wearing denims for parties and night outs. Stylish and ruggedly sexy, denims always make a statement. And you know what pairs really well with denims? Camo! For the ladies, skinny jeans or cut shorts will never go out of trend.
Kick off with a solid tank or a cropped top and whichever kind of bottoms you prefer. As the night progresses, throw on a soft camo shirt or a shacket. Soft shirts will help build layers without feeling stuffy. Choose between oversized shackets or cut-off sleeve shirts with tie-up hem. Need more layering ideas that are in style? How about denim truckers or sleeveless cropped camo jackets? Hoops and chunky earrings are always a hit, and while we could recco boots, we know you’ll pick sneakers, and nobody’s complaining!
For an all-nighter, we also would suggest a statement crossbody bag for all your essentials. Guys, start the look with your favourite denims. Keep it simple with a white crewneck or a tank, and pair with a camo or a denim jacket. If someone’s been working out and in the mood to flaunt some guns, sleeveless distressed jackets are quite the rage.
Gentlemanlier options include soft denim shirts — maybe even in camo prints — paired with light linen jackets in coordinated colours. Sneakers rule, obviously, and get yourself some bling. Neck chains, bracelets, and rings are appreciated. If you are going retro, gel up that hair! Both guys and girls can shop all denim essentials from Uniqlo and Levi’s. For fashion-forward pieces, shop at Jack & Jones and Vero Moda as well. H&M and Zara are trusted destinations for your dose of shirts, prints, and camo.
Your style should definitely be dictated by the kind of pubs and bars you are hitting that evening. Ladies, if it is going to be a dressier affair, turn it up a notch with wide pants and a classy top (strappy or one-shoulder maybe), for starters.
As the evening progresses, throw on some statement accessories and cool jewellery. Bold earrings are a great idea. Do up the hair with a stylish scarf. Another addition can be an oversized blazer with push-up sleeves, for an ultra-stylish look. Heels and blingy clutches are recommended.
Need another option? How about you change out of the pants and the top into a stylish cocktail dress? Choose a sheeny number with a high slit to make sure everybody’s talking about you all night!
Check out styles by Stella McCartney, Prada, and Chanel. Valentino and Balmain are your go-to for dresses, while closer home, designers like Gauri and Nainika and Wendell Rodricks should be on your radar. Guys, your evening can start in a fitted crewneck or a smart polo t-shirt, cleanly tucked into a pair of sharp trousers. A statement neck chain will work wonders with this look. Stick to solids or micro-prints, and keep it form-fitted.
Later, you can always throw on a light jacket or a bomber for added effect. Choose between classic brogues or understated sneakers to round it all up. You should check out Tommy Hilfiger and Paul Smith. Drop by Lacoste if you are a classic polo fan.
Don’t shy away from standing out in style. Going out is all about making a statement, and so, your outfit should do the same. There are the three gods of statement wear — neon, sequins, and prints. Party nights are the perfect opportunity to pull out your coolest pieces that you might not have had an excuse to wear yet.
Neon can be scary for a lot of people just because they don’t know how to style it. Overdo it, and you land up looking like a traffic cone. Add neon elements, like a bralette, for example. Or choose a statement pair of leggings with neon strips or features. Neon can be a part of your makeup too.
Guys can be a little bold, and choose a neon tee, or a pair of statement joggers with neon features. Both prints and sequins pair really well with neon. Build a cool streetwear-inspired look with an all-over print jacket over a neon cropped top or bralette, paired with fitted leggings. Or turn it up with a heavily sequinned bomber over a complementary neon top. Also, don’t play it safe with prints in this style scenario. Take your inspo from Ranveer Singh and go all out.
For both guys and girls, when you are doing prints x streetwear, pick bold and fabulous options. Guys can also choose printed hoodies or zippers, which can be paired with distressed denims too. In the mood to pull off a print-on-print? Style yourself in a printed co-ord streetwear look. When it comes to sequins, use it to create the base for a layer.
While the girls can pick an all-over sequinned top or tank, which they pair with a jacket, guys, pick tees with sequin elements. And if you are a confident chap, go full bling with a sequinned jacket. Feeling really fab? Pair the sequinned jacket with a mesh tee. While Puma, Adidas, and Reebok are the perfect destinations for streetwear and neon for girls and guys, shop sequins from Balmain and Manish Arora (you can’t get blingier than him!). Zara also has cool statement options. For prints, shop from Louis Vuitton, and House of Masaba, and Bobo Calcutta closer home.
So, plan out your layers, decide on accessories, keep it statement, and have a blast all night! Don’t forget to take loads of selfies, and when the heart emojis flow in, give us a shoutout!
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