Is there anything more satisfying than wiping your inbox clean and checking off your last to-do on a Friday afternoon, only to see your group text blowing up with invites for the night(s) ahead? Sounds like a pretty solid start to the weekend if you ask us.

Whether the plan is to somehow finagle your way into the buzziest party of the month, catch up with your BFFs over photogenic drinks at a cute new spot, crash a downtown DJ set, or get your groove on after your work dinner has wrapped, we’ve got the ultimate inspiration for your going-out look ahead. From a modern cold-shoulder frock you can shimmy in to a Western knee-high boot and jean pairing that’s equal parts playful and practical, each of these Macy’s outfits skips the clichéd going-out staples in favor of cool, unexpected alternatives. With your GNO ensemble in check, now you can focus on getting to your affair on time (for once).

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Ready to rock out? Infuse some Western vibrations into your look with studded jeans, a billowy top, and heeled boots, so you can be sure to see the stage over a sold-out crowd.

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If you refuse to let anyone head home until they’ve made it onto the dance floor, slip into comfy block heels and your go-to fall dress you can get down in.

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Your crew would never miss a launch party or gallery opening, even if it means having to talk your way to the other side of the velvet ropes. Channel a more-is-more attitude with metallic creepers and a layered dress sitch, so there's no doubt you'll get noticed.

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You live for an excuse to get all dolled up. Whether you're meeting pals at a trendy wine bar or a fancy treat-yourself dinner, this feminine shoulder-cutout dress serves modern-muse vibes and is the perfect pick for a chic-AF night out.

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CREDITS: Photographed by Takahiro Ogawa at Factory Downtown, Styled by Courtney Raniszewski at Apostrophe, Hair by Michael Johnson at Factory Downtown, Makeup by Bank at Factory Downtown, Manicure by Arlene Hinckson, Modeled by: Danielle Murray, Chanel Heckstall, Yanni Young, and Yaminah Mayo; Designed by Alex Marino.