The Best Going Out Outfits For Nights Out In 2025

30 Jan 2025, by Lydia Kah-Pavlou, min. read

Going out outfits that suit a student budget.

Going out outfits can be tricky and it’s completely normal to feel confused with what you’re supposed to wear throughout freshers’ week and beyond, while sticking to a budget and feeling confident at the same time.

What makes it harder is that there’s often an unspoken dress code for certain events and it can be tricky to know the vibe. Are your friends wearing jeans and a nice top or dresses? Can you wear trainers or is the location strictly heels only?

Whether you’re going to a club, bar, or casual night out planning going out outfits can be tough. Certain bars and clubs will have dress codes, whereas others really won’t care what you turn up in, so it can be hard to get the right balance. But basically, if you don’t turn up in your PJs then you’re probably good to go.

If you need some advice on what to wear out or what to buy on your next shopping spree here’s your ultimate guide to going out outfits and where to score some big student discounts to refresh your wardrobe.

In this article:

Where to buy going outfits with a student discount
Best going out outfits
Best shoes for a night out

Where to buy going out outfits with a student discount

Alright, so if you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh and want some new going out outfits for 2025, you’re going to want to use your Student Beans account to save some money on all your fave brands. After all, dreessing on a budget doesn’t have to be hard.

If you’re wondering what to wear for a night out, here are some of our fave places to shop for going out outfits with a student discount:

Best going out outfits

Casual going out outfits

For a casual night out, you don’t need to stress too much as there won’t be a dress code. Trust us, people turn up to uni clubs in fancy dress or their pyjamas all the time and no one bats an eyelid, but if you’re not planning on going that casual, you can wear jeans, leather trousers, cargo pants or a mini skirt teamed with any nice top, or a more casual dress will always work too.

Here are some ideas you could try.

Get a student discount at Oh Polly

Jeans and a nice top

If you’re wondering what to wear on a night out jeans and a nice top is always a winner. In fact, if you’re struggling with what to wear jeans and a nice top is normally acceptable unless you’re going somewhere super fancy. Simply team your favourite jeans with a crop top, corset, blouse or bodysuit and style with a nice pair of heels, boots, sandals or trainers depending on the vibe of the venue.

But while it might sound simple, finding jeans that fit and look good is a whole different story.

Here are some styles to try out if you need some jeans inspo.

Light Blue Wash Asymmetric Waistband Long Straight Leg Jeans- PrettyLittleThing, £34

Get a student discount at PrettyLittleThing

Levi’s ’94 Baggy Jeans- ASOS, £60

Get a student discount at ASOS

Monki Naoki Loose Fit Low Rise Jeans- £50

Get a student discount at ASOS

High Rise Straight Leg Stretchy Jeans- EGO, £36

Get a student discount at EGO

Valentine’s & Galentine’s date night

Whether you’re going on a romantic Valentine’s date or having a fun Galentine’s night with your girls, the season of love is a great excuse to dress up. It might only be one day a year (or two if you’re celebrating both Valentine’s and Galentine’s) but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a special outfit and rewear it later in the year.

Here are some things we’re adding to our wishlist for Valentine’s Day this year.

Querida Embellished Heart-Detail A-Line Micro Mini Skirt & Halterneck Corset Top in Magenta- £45 & £50

Get a student discount at Oh Polly

Bandeau Diamante Cut Out Heart Corset Top- EGO, £24

Get a student discount at EGO

ASOS Design Structured Corset Seam Detail Bell Skirt Mini Dress- ASOS, £60

Get a student discount at ASOS

Baby Pink Strappy Mini Dress- PrettyLittleThing, £8

Get a student discount at PrettyLittleThing

What to wear to a club

Clubs can have varying dress codes, so make sure you check what you’re getting into before you plan your outfit. Dresses and heels or smart trousers and shirts can go in some clubs whereas other clubs won’t mind denim skirts or jeans with a crop top or T-shirt.

At the end of the day, you’re probably going to be dancing or at least getting hot and sweaty so try and avoid anything too restrictive so you won’t be overheating all night.

If you’re going to a club with a dressier dress code here are some ideas.

Stone Soft Touch Square Neck Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress- PrettyLittleThing, £15

Get a student discount at PrettyLittleThing

Ali One Shoulder Flare Sleeve Mini Dress- Oh Polly, £48

Get a student discount at Oh Polly

Sleeveless Gold Trim Detail Cut Out Mini Bodycon Dress- EGO, £27

Get a student discount at EGO

Chocolate Mesh High Neck Cut Out Mini Dress- PrettyLittleThing, £24

Get a student discount at PrettyLittleThing

Best shoes for a night out

The big question…what shoes do I wear for a night out? Planning going out outfits can take a bit of work, and it’s always the shoes that can be the difficult part. Certain bars and clubs will have dress codes and will expect you to ditch your trainers, whereas other clubs will have no issue with you wearing your trusty Air Force 1s.

Luckily, we’ve written up a handy guide on absolutely everything you need to know about night-out shoes and where to buy trainers and smart shoes with a student discount to complete all of your going out outfits. So, make sure you familiarise yourself with what must-have shoes you’ll need in your student wardrobe for your first year of uni and beyond.

Also, check out our guide on every pair of shoes you’ll need to pack for uni.