Good news! The heatwave is set to continue well into July, which means more sunny days and hot nights.
For daytime we favour comfy dresses, sandals and trainers but summer evenings are our chance to be a bit more daring with our sartorial selection. If you're thinking about what to wear to summer parties, barbecues, floating cinemas or rooftop restaurants, we've got you covered.
Ahead, R29 staff select their favourite pieces for slaying these summer nights. Click through for inspiration...
Georgia Murray, Fashion & Beauty Writer
I’d buy any of Rixo’s vintage-inspired silk pieces in a heartbeat, but this floral one is top of the list – just on the right side of chintzy.
Rixo London Cindy Printed Crepe Wrap Dress, £159, available at Net-A-Porter
Is having your feet dripping in jewels the way to make you feel like a million bucks? I think so. These Uterqüe beauties will go with denim and a white shirt for work, and a slinky dress for sipping on a sundowner.
Uterqüe Bejewelled High-Heel Mules, £69.90, available at Uterqüe
These textured statement earrings will look as beautiful with the aforementioned dress and shoes as they will with a white tee and jumpsuit on warm summer days.
Mango Pompon Beads Earrings, £6.49, available at Mango
Charlotte Gush, Fashion Editor
I’ve never particularly been a florals-in-summer girl, but since the look has become way less saccharine in the age of unisex T-shirts and (perfectly) ugly sandals, I can see the charm.
Ganni Floral-Print Crepe De Chine Wrap Skirt, £170, available at Net-A-Porter
Technically a menswear designer, Christopher Shannon makes witty and often ~painfully~ real T-shirts that anyone can wear. For this collab with the very cool Buffalo Zine, Chris reimagined brand logos to speak to millennial pain, shame, and zero-sum money game.
Christopher Shannon x Buffalo Zine 'Guilt' T-Shirt, £31.50, available at Buffalo Zine
Most people love it when the heat of summer is tempered by a light breeze, or the sun going down. Not me. I am an extreme cold fish, and so a summer jumper is essential. I’ve had this cotton one since last summer, and I love it – and it’s now on sale.
Raey Raw-Hem Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt, £60, available at Matches Fashion
Kara Kia, Editorial Intern
I don’t own a single red dress, simply because the colour seems too high maintenance to throw in the wash with all my other coloured bits. But Reformation has converted me! I would wear this red milkmaid mini to a summer evening BBQ with friends or on a casual dinner date with bae.
Reformation Klara Dress, £164.73, available at Reformation
I’m digging the matchy-matchy look for summer, dubbed colour drenching. These strappy sandals are minimal enough to be worn more than once and the chunky heel looks like they’ll last the evening without killing my feet.
Public Desire Sophie Heeled Sandals, £29.99, available at Public Desire
Crochet is the official knitwear of summer and this lotus flower clutch will be the perfect addition to my all-red summer evening lewk.
& Other Stories Crochet Lotus Clutch, £45, available at & Other Stories
Laurene Mpia, Associate Production Manager
I am a huge fan of a head-to-toe white outfit in the summer because we all have a beautiful sunny glow that looks great in white. I would wear this oversize white suit with a white (crop) top and sandals. Easy.
& Other Stories Double Breasted Linen Blend Blazer, £85, available at & Other Stories
More and more all white looks, please. Classic, sexy and elegant. I would style this midi dress with flat shoes and statement earrings.
Zara Knit Dress With Buttons, £25.99, available at Zara
A summer night is probably the only occasion to wear a gold cross-body. It’s compact but very functional and it has a small light inside for finding your keys in the dark.
Jerome Dreyfuss Bob Gold Mat Lambskin, £275.07, available at Jerome Dreyfuss
Katy Harrington, Managing Editor
I love embroidery and want to wear more red so this Free People v-neck dress is a double tick.
Free People Embroidered Oaxaca Mini Dress , £298, available at Free People
I want this Bella Freud T-shirt, not just because it’s on sale to support The Old Vic’s 200th anniversary, but because it would look very nice with a pleated black midi skirt that is hanging in my wardrobe looking lonely. It’s limited edition so won’t be around for long I fear.
Bella Freud Limited Edition 'DARE' T-Shirt, £95, available at The Old Vic
I was not kidding about wanting to wear more red. I love the cut and colour of this dress but would like to emphasise that I do not have the money to buy it, nor an occasion to wear it.
Maje Maxi Dress With Flounce Detail, £269, available at Maje
Tilly Thorns, Client Services Executive
This bandana print top delivers all the '00s nostalgia you could ever want, and who does summer wear better than Nanushka?
Nanushka Lucky Scarf Top, £115, available at Nanushka
Gone are the days of short shorts. These mid-thigh denim babies are essential for my summer wardrobe and I’m trying to use my flatmate's discount as much as I can (thanks Karina!).
COS High-Waisted Denim Shorts, £45, available at COS
This is perfect for summer nights; loose enough to wear over layers or belted up for a fitted look, very chic indeed.
Arket Expedition Jacket, £79, available at Arket
Dami Khadijah, Strategy & Client Services Manager
Jumpsuits are my thing from as far back as I can remember, and if it has a low back then we have a winner.
ASOS DESIGN Denim Halterneck Jumpsuit In White, £38, available at ASOS
I think ASOS hit the nail on the head with the product description: "Think sport with added spice!"
STYLE NANDA Tracksuit Dress With Shirring, £65, available at ASOS
When given the choice, I’ll always opt for comfort. Awaken your force with a fresh pair of classic Air Force 1s – they’ll never disappoint, regardless of the outfit.
Nike Junior Air Force 1 Low Trainer, £49.99, available at Foot Asylum
Rose Lander, International Co-ordinator
I panic-bought this dress for an event and it’s now my favourite. Chic but comfortable, with room for big birthday dinners and dancing at summer weddings.
Warehouse Songbird Wrap Midi Dress, £45, available at Warehouse
My hair is pretty thick so by the end of a hot day I have to tie it back. I’ve found a pair of tasselled earrings to make my pulled back 'do look more like a semi-sophisticated chignon than my desperate attempt to fight the frizz.
H&M Long Earrings, £6.99, available at H&M
Jumpsuits are my go-to evening outfit all year round but especially in the summer. You can just chuck one in your suitcase and know you have something stylish to wear without any thought going into it.
ASOS DESIGN Tea Jumpsuit With Cut Out And Tie Detail In Chain Print, £30, available at ASOS
Tamar Riley, Director, Marketing & Audience Insights
This ethereal, lightweight dress is perfect for summer nights and I’m a big fan of this Californian brand.
Dôen Lavande Dress £201.84, available at Dôen
Firstly, it’s 50% off, thank you very much Matches Fashion. Secondly, the faded pink looks great with fresh white trainers for a relaxed summer night.
Cecilie Copenhagen Jehro Scarf-Jacquard Dress, £94, available at Matches Fashion
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