Dressing after dark: Summer looks to take you from beach babe to cocktail queen

Whether you’re watching the sunset with cocktails or enjoying a Mediterranean feast, dressing after dark deserves to be seen. 

As summer holiday days drift into the night, it’s time to ditch the bikini for an after-dark glow-up. Whether you’re watching the sunset with cocktails or enjoying a Mediterranean feast, dressing after dark deserves to be seen. 

Slip into the night in an elevated floral strappy dress, or spice things up with a stylish co-ord for a sizzling after-sun look.

Get The Look: 

Flower Power at River Island X Morgan Jamieson.

Bring big floral energy to a dopamine-boosting after-dark look, as seen at River Island.

Irish Boutique Chic: Fringe Theory: 

Faceted Crystal Woven Thread Hoop Earrings, €23.50, LNH Edit.

Let the sunlight shimmer through your accessories, €23.50, LNH Edit.

#ieloves: Black Out: 

The Stockholms Style in Black, €165, Semester.

All-black sunnies are giving after-dark chic, €165, SEMESTER.

Pocket Friendly: Outer Shell: 

Shell Detail Skirt, €52, Michelle Keegan at Very.

Show off your pins from coast to coast, €52, Michelle Keegan at Very.

White Heat: 

Broderie Anglaise Dress, €22, Penneys

Turn up the heat on cottagecore’s favourite broderie anglaise, €22, Penneys.

Petal Power: 

Floral Strappy Dress, €34.99, H&M.

Keep it seasonal by slipping into summer florals, €34.99, H&M.

That’s A Wrap: 

Striped Wrap Top, €29.99, Mango.

Team with a knee-length skirt and thong sandals for a turn-of-the-century redux, €29.99, Mango.

Craft Fair: 

Fashion Beaded Bag, €49.99, Parfois.

Crochet and beads add a crafty touch to the basket bag, €49.99, Parfois.

Orange Appeal: 

Citrus Orange Waistcoat Top, €119, Mint Velvet

Orange Print Shorts, €99, Mint Velvet.

A zesty co-ord is a summer holiday must-have, waistcoat, €119, shorts, €99, Mint Velvet.

Metallic Taste: 

Metallic Gold Thong Sandals, €119, Charles & Keith

Step out in glistening gold for a sartorial win, €119, Charles & Keith.