Getting dressed for a night out with the girls is a deceptively tricky task. What’s the vibe? Are we just doing dinner, or are we going out after? Is anyone wearing heels, or is it a flats occasion? If it’s flats, are sneakers okay, or should I do something dressier? If these quagmires plague your group chats, allow Olivia Rodrigo to serve up the perfect GNO outfit formula.
Last night, the singer celebrated her friend (and former Bizaardvark co-star) Madison Hu’s birthday at New York City hotspot Fish Cheeks, where she deftly walked the line between casual and dressy. While Rodrigo’s elbow-length tee was already bold thanks to the cherry red hue, she upped the ante with a pair of statement pants: low-waisted leopard print trousers. While she was best known for her work on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, the popstar’s pants were far more reminiscent of a different Disney masterpiece, The Cheetah Girls.
Rodrigo double-cuffed her pants to reveal a pair of gray suede peep-toe mules, elevating the outfit from dressed-down to a GNO-ready. So, for anyone who feels stuck in a rut with their going-out looks, take a cue from Olivia Rodrigo and consider pairing a colorful top with statement pants and a low heel. Go forth, girls!