The evolution of modern 'clubbing outfits'

Oh Polly mini dresses and Tatti lashes seem to be a thing of the past. High heels are now reserved exclusively for special occasions, and you’d be hard pressed to find anyone rocking a statement necklace. It’s safe to say the clubbing attire trends have moved on, and quickly. But when we take the glam out of girls night, are we killing the fun?

When I was first going on nights out, it was pretty much mandatory that you wore a “dress” your dad would refer to as a belt when you tried to leave the house. It was a right of passage that you’d have horrific Bondi Sands fake tan on and a full face of makeup that would inevitably end up smudged. Everyone in the town would’ve seen your bum at least once when your dress rode up, but it was accepted and forgotten about.

We can’t deny that turning up to the club in your Nike dunks and Levis is a blessing for your feet and your body temperature. You get to be comfy, warm and you don’t have to worry about breaking your ankle on your way home.

Now when we get ready to go out, we’re all ready within an hour. Still looking hot, but more low-key. No more trying on 800 dresses, normally no eyeshadow, and occasionally just the same hairdo you’d had all day.

Whilst I’m sure my parents (and their blood pressures) are eternally grateful for the change in clubbing clothes, I can’t help but feel we should look different when we’re going out.

All I’m saying is, if I could caption my clubbing picture “cute lunch date” and no one would bat an eyelid... there’s an issue.

Edited by Charlotte Colley