Fall Concert and Night Out Outfits

The best outfits for a night out feel a little bit reckless. They are also the ones you can dance in for four hours, which is the real test.

I start with the skirt. The Brandon Maxwell Lex pencil mini in black leather is the sharp one, and the Markarian Noor zebra-striped twill mini is the loud one. The Khaite Jett suede mini in khaki is the softer take, and The Frankie Shop Hera mini in blue stripes is the fun one for a friend who likes a bit of color.

The top is where you keep it simple. Long sleeves give you the coverage fall needs, and a fitted shape lets the skirt stand out.

The SLOAN fitted crepe top in black and the Agolde Agata jersey bodysuit are the clean ones, and the Saint Laurent long-sleeved chiffon top in brown is the sheer one with a bit more drama. The Flore Flore Olivia long-sleeved tee in white is the easy one for a rock show. Tuck it in so the skirt sits right.

Knee high boots make a mini skirt look like a decision. Choose a heel you can stand in for hours.

The Golden Goose biker boot is the one for a concert, and the Jimmy Choo Agathe is the sleek, pointed one. The Ferragamo Zakia riding boot has a classic shape, and the Bottega Veneta Banzai in brown is for the person who wants an unusual heel. Break them in before the night, not during it.

A shoulder bag keeps your hands free for dancing and your phone close. Small to medium is the right size here.

The Prada Re-Edition 2005 in brown nylon is the one I keep reaching for, and the Chloé Paddington in a python-embossed finish is the vintage-feeling pick. The ALAÏA Le Teckel in green is the long, sleek bag, and the Ferragamo Hug small bag in purple is the one with a pop of color.

A mini skirt, a fitted top, a tall boot and a bag that stays on your shoulder. Wear it like you mean it and stay for the last song.

If this is the kind of week you are dressing for, I would also read my notes on fall date night outfits, Halloween party outfits, girls trip outfits and fall dinner party outfits.