5 Casual Summer Dinner Outfits That I’ll be Recreating This Summer

There are two things you should know about me. First, I love a laid-back look, and second, going out to eat is my favourite pastime. My idea of post-work fun is discovering new cuisines, low-key bars and secret tasting menus that I can tell my friends and colleagues about. But sometimes, knowing what to wear for my dinner dates can be tricky, especially as the weather shifts from cooler to eye-wateringly warm. My heavy jeans and jumpers have been flung to the bottom of my floorboardrobe (guilty!) and I’ve been left looking for my new staples instead that are perfect for all my summer dinner plans, but still feel casual and cool.

Ever on the hunt for a lo-fi look, I looked to the experts (i.e, the ever-fashionable people popping up on my social feed) to help inspire the outfits I’m looking for. The brief is this: I want a throw-on-and-go outfit that’s as casual as it is chic; think pieces made from seersucker, linen and cotton (which are a must as the temperature warms) but that have a polish to them, too.