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How to dress for summer parties

By Alexia Lam | August 4, 2022

Her: Sequin crop top - Koché / Sequinned midi skirt - Koché / Esme pearl clutch bag - Cult Gaia / Coperni x Alan Crocetti Coperni Logo earrings - Coperni

Him: Organic cotton tank top - MWORKS / Cotton crochet shirt - Bode / Tej trousers - Qasimi

Summer is naturally the season most suited to outdoor festivities, and Printemps.com has curated a selection of outfits to make you sparkle all night long.

For an evening at the beach

A vacation essential, the seaside soirée is the occasion to elevate your style after a long day of sunbathing. When night falls, you trade in your coverup and sunglasses for a detailed dress and statement accessories. Set your sights on this Être Cécile silk paisley babydoll dress, assymetrical number by sustainable brand Roseanna or this short, draped white Mybestfriends dress. For shoes, leave your heels at home and opt for flat or platformed sandals, like delicate black leather sandals from Aeyde and these black suede Etro platforms. For jewellery, go for the subtle braided designs by Marie Laure Chamorel, Atelier Paulin's designs with messages or the bold pieces by Danish label Ragbag. And because you never know if there's a midnight dip in store, don't forget your loveliest swimsuit!

Two-piece swimming costume - Off White / Johny sequinned pants - In the Mood for Love / Double Hope hoop earrings - Mara Paris

ANNI LU

Boucles d'oreille Shell en argent plaqué or Gold

100,00€

Logo earrings - Courrèges

MIU MIU

Sandales nouées BEGONIA+ORO+NERO

590,00€

For a cocktail party

Invited to an evening apéro? It's the time to try on chic and refined looks! For women, opt for a fluid top like this patterned Roseanna blouse, paired with a midi Felina skirt and this pair of white Prada Mary Janes. Go all the way with your accessories, like clutches and these options for your hair. And for men, bet on noble fabrics like silk or linen. For the 2022 Spring-Summer season, the Californian label Amiri released this patterned silk bowling shirt. It's a couture piece you can pair with chinos or cotton Bermuda shorts.

Sequin crop top - Koché / Sequinned midi skirt - Koché / Esme pearl clutch bag - Cult Gaia / Coperni x Alan Crocetti Coperni Logo earrings - Coperni

For a romantic evening

Have a planned date? Go big, but make sure you feel good in your outfit. Ladies, why not dare the bold cut-out trend which allows you to show some skin without revealing too much. We also like this asymmetric, structured shoulder look by Versace or this jersey piece by the avant-garde label Coperni. For accessories, choose a small handbag like the iconic leather Chiquito bag by Jacquemus or this very 2000s baguette bag by By Far. Complete the look with a little glow up! And for you, gentlemen, a light shirt, well-cut trousers and a nice pair of summer shoes will do the trick.

For an evening with friends

There's also, of course, a classic night out with friends. Whatever is planned (dinner at a restaurant, a karaoke session, or a night at the club), the possibilities are many. Play casual, fancy, sexy...just be you in an outfit you feel good in. For example, we'd pair this navy blue Selma Cilek jumpsuit with this pair of golden Jimmy Choo mules. Want a sensual look? Fall for sumptuous studded black dress by Area, a piece that will make you shine...