There’s a very specific kind of fashion panic that hits at exactly 8:23 p.m. on a Saturday: What top am I wearing tonight?
Not a “cute dinner with friends” top. Not a “meet his mom” sweater. We’re talking the going out top — that elusive, oddly specific genre you’ve panic-ordered 34 times from Revolve and still end up texting your most stylish friend, “Do you have something I can borrow?”
To save you from another pregame meltdown, we called in the queen of not looking like everyone else: fashion buyer, stylist and content girlie @jessworkk. She nails that impossible vibe — on trend, but never try hard. Familiar, but not copy-paste.
Jess has a sixth sense for tops that don’t just go out — they make an entrance. Think less “I saw five girls wearing that at Jac’s,” and more “Wait, where tf did she find that?”
Her style? A little downtown, a little early 2000s Chloë Sevigny, always with that effortlessly hot, post-Paul’s Casablanca energy. She could walk into Chex Margaux in a mesh bolero and make it feel like a necessity.
So if you’re over the scratchy poly blends, allergic to overdone silhouettes and looking for a top that quietly whispers I get it, these are your new night-out MVPs.
Because let’s be honest: Your silk cami is tired, and so is your gin martini.
Why I Love It: Structured but soft — the shoulder details ground it, while the drape gives it attitude.
How to Style: Wear it with tailored pants or a silk midi skirt, tuck one side in for that intentional slash of asymmetry.
Why I Love It: It’s drama without trying — capes and ponchos are having their moment and never go out of style.
How to Style: Pair it with high-waist trousers or mini skirt and let it flow behind you in motion.
Why I Love It: Retro and playful but elevated — the polka dots give it personality, while the cut keeps it feminine and flattering.
How to Style: Wear with denim for a casual look, or style with the matching midi skirt and strappy heels for a fun night.
Why I Love It: The asymmetric silhouette plus fringe detailing gives it movement and edge — it feels both architectural and dynamic.
How to Style: Pair with sleek black trousers or faux leather pants and pointed heels. Let the fringe be the statement.
Why I Love It: The scarf neck and fringe give it boho-glam energy, while the silk satin fabric and color keep it luxe and smooth. It’s playful but still elegant.
How to Style: Let the fringe move by pairing it with sleek trousers or a leather mini, pair with a chunky earring and bangles.