The 2021 American Music Awards, or AMAs, is set to premiere on Sunday, November 21st with rapper Cardi B leading as this year’s host. For the award’s official red carpet rollout in Los Angeles, Cardi B grabbed everyone’s attention with her elegant black velvet halter-neck dress.
The longed-for day has finally arrived! The workweek is over, it’s Friday night, and you’re more than ready for all that the weekend has in store. However, you have multiple plans scheduled, and no idea what to wear for any of them. Finding the perfect outfit can be quite intimidating, especially when a stack of activities forces you to vary your wardrobe accordingly. What is appropriate for some event or place may not be as appropriate in another setting. That’s why, below, you’ll find a helpful guide on how to dress your best for four different occasions. After all, everyone wants to feel confident and comfortable in the clothes they choose to wear, no matter where they are headed.
Nightclub
So, you’re off for an exciting night of dancing with your friends but are at a loss for what to wear to the nightclub. For women, a mini dress or mini skirt + blouse combo is a great option for both the summer and winter seasons, as they can be worn without a jacket when it’s cold and paired with stockings and a cute cover-up in colder weather. British “It” girl Ashley James proved this to be true in her recent outing to Cargo Nightclub with a fashionable purple patent mini skirt and over-the-knee heeled boots. As far as menswear goes, you can never go wrong with trousers, nice shoes, and a collared shirt. Some nightclub locations may even have some rules concerning dress codes. For example, no ripped jeans, open-toed shoes, or casual/ athletic wear. Therefore, always be sure to check the venue’s website before leaving the house.
Just because you’re dancing the night away doesn’t mean you can’t also be stylish while doing so!
Casino
Nowadays, when someone wants to play Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, or any other popular casino game, an electronic device is right there to meet their needs. Because of the widespread popularity of online casino gaming which connects users to titles like these and their variants, less and less people are venturing out to land-based locations. However, if you do fancy an evening of real-life casino action, one question remains: ‘Do you need to be dressed like James Bond in order to gain access?’ Despite what the movies may depict, casino fashion varies by location, much like nightclubs. But some general rules of thumb are to never wear sneakers and avoid flip-flops. A fashionable cocktail dress is ideal for women, while men may opt for business-style clothes or even a suit if the casino is swanky enough.
Fancy Dinner
Potlucks or dinner parties at home are all the rage these days, but sometimes it can be just as nice to reserve a table at a restaurant for a change. Going out will allow you to save time cooking and also give you an opportunity to dress to impress! Restaurant wear also depends on the style of the place, but for these purposes imagine you are going out to a fancy dinner with friends, loved ones, or a partner. Some classy yet trendy options include pairing elegant high heels with a solid-colored dress or, for more of a statement piece, a jumpsuit with snake print sandals and a complementary clutch. Men may choose anything from a nice dress shirt with chinos, to dark trousers and a blazer. If it’s cold outside, don’t worry too much about the jacket you’ll wear since the doorman will take it from you when you enter the restaurant.
For a classier dinner outside of the home, take this opportunity to dress up more than you normally would
Concert
Looking for the perfect concert day outfit? Again this will depend on the type of music you’re going to see, but generally, concerts are more laid-back environments with crowds of screaming fans wearing T-shirts with their favorite singers plastered across the front. For example, at a rock concert, donning a leather jacket, band tee, ripped jeans and boots will make you feel right at home. Whether it’s an outdoor or indoor venue, check out these ideas for further inspiration.
Reginae Carter was spotted volunteering for Hashtag Lunch Bag ATL along with mom Toya Johnson and Robert Rushing. While helping out, she wore a green look which included a Fashion Nova graphic t-shirt.
Reginae Carter wore Fashion Nova’s $29.99 Show Me The Money Bear Top. The crewneck tee comes with short sleeves and a bear-money graphic featuring the words “Show Me The Money”. Sizes range up to 3X.
Reginae paired the t-shirt with a green jacket, cargo pants, baseball cap, Bottega Veneta boots, and a black quilted handbag.
Emily B was spotted striking a pose on the ‘gram wearing a black and white plaid pant set from Fashion Nova. Let’s get into her look:
Emily B wore Fashion Nova’s $69.99 Fast Pace Plaid Pant Set in black/combo. The set includes a long button-up shirt with a belt and high-waisted trousers, with both appearing in a matching black and white plaid print.
Emily styled the look with a pair of see-through pumps and a watch. She wore her hair in a long straight style.
Savannah James was on the scene at the House of Gucci premiere in LA where she dazzled in a stunning embellished black dress.
Savannah James wore a Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2021 black embellished off-the-shoulder dress, styled by Icon Billingsley. The bejeweled dress was paired with $950 Jimmy Choo “Max 150” platform sandals and David Yurman jewelry pieces.
Sarodj, aka Sarodj Bertin, attended the 22nd annual 2021 Latin Grammys where the singer stunned in a captivating look by Jovana Louis. Let’s get into her ensemble for the award event:
Sarodj wore a Jovana Louis by Jovana Benoit gown, styled by Mickey Freeman. Her dress is quite the head-turner as it appears in white leather stamped with an oversized abstract spiral gold piece. Finishing the look off, she wore a pair of gold heeled sandals, a clutch, and stud earrings. She also went with a nice slicked-back ponytail as her hairstyle of choice.
Last night, Marlo Hampton hosted the House of Gucci screening in Atlanta where the city’s socialites came out to lay eyes on the true story-inspired drama. Stylist Paris Chea was also on the scene and managed to grab some head-turning flicks with the event’s host, with both outfitted in Gucci looks.
Marlo Hampton wore a Gucci Spring 2022 dress paired with the brand’s Kendall studded leather sandal, $620 tulle gloves with the GG motif, green logo tights, and a pearl embellished logo belt. Her ensemble was personally shopped by AJ Earley.
Beyoncé and adidas may be releasing some new IVY PARK x adidas gear soon as the singer was spotted wearing a pair of unreleased sneakers with her latest preppy look.
On her feet, she sported a pair of IVY PARK x adidas Super Sleek sneakers which are rumored to be apart of an upcoming collection dropping in December.
Happy Friday! Coming down for a week full of looks from premiers and award ceremonies, you already know what time it is: time to get into look of the week.
From Serena Williams Olympia’s cute matching looks to Saweetie’s many wardrobe changes at the MTV EMAs, let’s get into look of the week based on your engagements:
Taking the number one spot for top look of the week, Serena Williams and daughter Olympia came dripped out in the red carpet of the King Richard movie premiere in LA. The two supplied an adorable mother-daughter style moment in matching custom David Koma looks. Both were styled by Kesha McLeod.
Saweetie hosted this year’s MTV EMAs wearing countless looks, but her shimmering two-piece look was definitely a fan-favorite. Saweetie wore a custom Dolce and Gabbana nude silk two-piece ensemble which featured allover Swarovski crystals and a long train. She paired the set with Alevì Milano heels. Her look was styled by Wayman and Micah.
Continuing her Balenciaga obsession, Kim Kardashian wore a Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2020 blue satin look to Simon Huck and Phil Riportella’s pre-wedding party where she delivered a humorous toast in honor of the couple. She accessorized the look with with Balenciaga 3D Printed Earrings. In the photo, she posed with publicist Tracy Romulus, who wore Thai Nguyen.
Nene Leakes reunited with former Real Housewives castmate Kim Zolciak -Biermann at the Ultimate Women’s Expo wearing an Emilio Pucci look including the Dinamica pink and yellow blouse and $924 matching trousers.
Which look should be crowned “Look of the Week”? Vote below:
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