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Dinner Outfits

Buttoned shirts, fine knitwear, wide leg trousers, dark denim and suede boots from independent boutiques for dinner out.

Dinner outfits bring together relaxed tailoring, fine knitwear, and sculptural jackets for an evening table. Balanced proportions anchor the look, pairing wide leg wool pants with soft cotton shirts in black, blue, and grey. Suede and cashmere add soft texture without feeling stiff.

Homme Plisse Issey Miyake cuts and sews each piece first, then presses it into pleats, and the brand calls the clothes wrinkle resistant and light. Rick Owens started his label in Los Angeles and later moved to Paris, and he is known for drape and black. RUOHAN, the label of Ruohan Nie, shows in Paris with simple lines and careful tailoring.

Building the look centers on wide leg trousers, dark denim, and a collared knit worn under a light jacket. WDLT117 in Toronto brings most of this wall, led by Homme Plisse Issey Miyake pleated trousers. Utopia in Toronto adds Chrome Hearts and Rick Owens pants, some of them pre owned, and Due West in Toronto brings Baracuta wind jackets and Canada Goose parkas.

Pleats Please Issey Miyake Thicker Pleated Cocoon Pants Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
Thicker Pleated Cocoon Pants Blk
$615Last one
WDLT117
Issey Miyake LUSTROUS WOOL Wrap Pants Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Issey Miyake
LUSTROUS WOOL Wrap Pants Blk
$1,144
WDLT117
RUOHAN Skara Jacket Obsidian at WDLT117, Toronto
RUOHAN
Skara Jacket Obsidian
$1,914Last one
WDLT117
RUOHAN Umber Raas Coat at WDLT117, Toronto
RUOHAN
Umber Raas Coat
$2,279
WDLT117
Litkovska Double Collar Poplin Shirt Blue at WDLT117, Toronto
Litkovska
Double Collar Poplin Shirt Blue
$720
WDLT117
Litkovska Blouse With Suiting Detail Grey at WDLT117, Toronto
Litkovska
Blouse With Suiting Detail Grey
$905Last one
WDLT117
Pleats Please Issey Miyake Thicker Pleated Flared Pants Beige at WDLT117, Toronto
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
Thicker Pleated Flared Pants Beige
$565
WDLT117
MM6 Maison Margiela Pinstripe Wool Wide-leg Trousers Black at WDLT117, Toronto
MM6 Maison Margiela
Pinstripe Wool Wide-leg Trousers Blk
$720
WDLT117
RUOHAN Loess Cocoon Jacket Beige at WDLT117, Toronto
RUOHAN
Loess Cocoon Jacket Beige
$2,316Last one
WDLT117
RUOHAN Mergui Coat Willow at WDLT117, Toronto
RUOHAN
Mergui Coat Willow
$1,042Last one
WDLT117
Litkovska Shirt With Ribbed-Knit Sleeves Blue/Brown at WDLT117, Toronto
Litkovska
Shirt With Ribbed-Knit Sleeves Blue/Brown
$793
WDLT117
Undercover Shoulder Straps Pullover Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Undercover
Shoulder Straps Pullover Blk
$615
WDLT117
Ottolinger Liberated Double Jacket Green at WDLT117, Toronto
Ottolinger
Liberated Double Jacket Green
$1,028Last one
WDLT117
Coperni Technical Tailored Jacket Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Coperni
Technical Tailored Jacket Blk
$865Last one
WDLT117
Undercover Shadow Curve Trousers Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Undercover
Shadow Curve Trousers Blk
$1,201Last one
WDLT117
Undercover Relaxed-fit Trousers Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Undercover
Relaxed-fit Trousers Blk
$1,693Last one
WDLT117
Pleats Please Issey Miyake Basic Pleated Cardigan Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
Basic Pleated Cardigan Black
$431Last one
WDLT117
Marine Serre Moon Printed Jersey Tubed Top Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Marine Serre
Moon Printed Jersey Tubed Top Blk
$265Last one
WDLT117
ERL Star Jacquard Light Wash Flared Denim at Utopia, Toronto
ERL
Star Jacquard Light Wash Flared Denim
$141Pre-owned
Utopia
Amiri M65 Baggy Cargo Flare Black Denim Jeans at Utopia, Toronto
Amiri
M65 Baggy Cargo Flare Black Denim Jeans
$353Pre-owned
Utopia
Denim Tears The Cotton Wreath Sweatpants Black at Utopia, Toronto
Denim Tears
The Cotton Wreath Sweatpants Black
$283
Utopia
Denim Tears The Cotton Wreath Sweatpants Grey at Utopia, Toronto
Denim Tears
The Cotton Wreath Sweatpants Grey
$212Lightly used
Utopia
Rick Owens Gray Tower Bolan Banana Trousers at Utopia, Toronto
Rick Owens
Gray Tower Bolan Banana Trousers
$459Pre-owned
Utopia
Denim Tears The Cotton Wreath Sweatpants Grey at Utopia, Toronto
Denim Tears
The Cotton Wreath Sweatpants Grey
$283
Utopia

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Common questions

What makes good dinner outfits work best?
Good dinner outfits rest on soft fabrics like cashmere, wool, and suede, and on balanced volumes. Pair wide trousers with closer tops so the outfit stays sharp.
Which designers specialize in relaxed evening pieces?
Homme Plisse Issey Miyake makes pleated trousers, tops and cardigans that the brand calls wrinkle resistant and light. Rick Owens is known for drape and black, and Utopia brings his cargo pants to this wall.
How should one layer clothes for dinner out?
Start with a fine knit shirt or soft cotton top tucked into dark denim or pleated pants. Add a tailored wool coat or lightweight jacket to balance indoor heating and outdoor walks.