Cinq à Sept Turns Ten, and Goes Out After Dark

Cinq à Sept Turns Ten, and Goes Out After Dark

Cinq à Sept is marking ten years with a capsule that borrows its mood from the 1970s, all crystal trims, romantic lace and high shine. It lands just as going-out clothes have become a category of their own again, and the brand's whole premise has always been the outfit that gets you from work to night. This edit takes in the anniversary pieces alongside the wider Cinq à Sept collection at Bloomingdale's.

Dresses

Dresses are the core of the brand, and the anniversary mood shows most clearly here. Lace trims, keyholes and satin are channelling the late 1970s rather than the minimalism of the last few years.

More dresses

Fringe, embroidery and paisley push things further. It is a maximalist streak that feels very current, as the internet drifts away from the quiet luxury uniform toward clothes with some personality.

Still more dresses

Metallic jacquards and layered minis are the party end of the range. They are built for an evening that starts early and ends late, which is exactly what the brand's name promises.

Even more dresses

Faux leather and embellished minis sit next to printed midis, a reminder that going-out dressing now covers a lot of ground. There is no single dress code anymore, just a general agreement that you should look like you tried.

Yet more dresses

Halter necks, capelet sleeves and gathered details give these their shape. The 1970s influence is less literal here and more about ease and movement.

The last of the dresses

The final run includes long satin pieces and shirt dresses that bridge daytime and dinner. Denim dresses have crept in too, one of the season's odder but more convincing ideas.

Coats and jackets

The blazers carry as much decoration as the dresses. Embroidered, beaded and scrunched-sleeve versions turn a work staple into something you would wear out, which is the Cinq à Sept idea in a single garment.

More coats and jackets

Satin, lace-cuffed and fur-trimmed jackets round out the outerwear. They are meant to be the top layer of the outfit, not something to shrug off at the door.

Skirts

Sequins, beading and embroidered florals make the skirts feel like evening pieces that happen to work in daylight. Pair one with a plain knit and the contrast does the rest.

Tops

The tops are mostly soft and twisted, with ruffles, embroidery and a few graphic tees for balance. They are designed to be tucked into a statement skirt or trouser.

Jeans

The denim is flared, straight or cropped, and often comes as a set with a matching jacket. Double denim keeps returning because it is the easiest way to look put together with almost no effort.

Trousers

Wide legs and matching sets dominate the trousers. The two-piece keeps its grip on fall dressing because it removes every decision.

Shoes

The shoes lean into shine, with metallic slides, embellished pumps and strappy heels. Even the flats have a little sparkle, which suits a collection that treats every day as a potential night out.

Knitwear

The knits bring softness to all that embellishment, with cosy cardigans and a fur-trimmed style that looks right over a slip dress.

The rest of the edit

A few more pieces from the collection, including a faux fur stole, parachute sets and embellished cardigans.

Our honest take

Cinq à Sept has always been at its best when it goes a little too far, and the anniversary capsule does exactly that. Pick the piece with the most decoration you are comfortable wearing and keep the rest of the outfit quiet. It is a brand for people who like to be noticed, and there is nothing wrong with that.