8 Dresses to Wear to the Most Exclusive Nightclubs
- By: Julianne Elise Beffa
Back to Black, Feelin’ Grey, and Red Hot!
Whether you’ve secured an invite to the new velvet-rope rooftop or are manifesting your way past a clipboard into one of the city’s most secretive after-hours haunts, one thing is certain: what you wear matters. The most exclusive nightclubs don’t just want energy — they want aesthetic. Think high drama, late-night glamour, and outfits that deserve to be spotlighted on the dancefloor and in the DJ booth.
Below, we’ve curated your definitive guide to dressing like the nightlife elite — complete with fashion that flirts with danger, decadence, and disco. From noir-soaked minimalism to grayscale cool and statement-making reds, this is your VIP style playbook.
Back to Black
(Because when in doubt — or headed to a member’s-only underground — wear black.)
Magda Butrym – Black Choker Minidress
$1172
If you’re planning to flirt with a billionaire’s bodyguard, this is your dress. Sequins shimmer over sheer mesh, and a halter-style neckline meets a dramatic floral appliqué choker that screams power move. The open back is ready for moonlight (and maybe a whisper of scandal).
Style tip: Keep accessories minimal — the drama is already built-in.
MM6 Maison Margiela – Black Slashed Minidress
$447
This isn’t your average LBD. MM6’s slashed minidress is part punk, part runway, and 100% unforgettable. With semi-sheer 14-gauge knit and intentional laddering, it’s giving “I danced on the table at Silencio and survived.” Ribbed details and that signature Margiela white stitch at the back say: Yes, I have taste. And yes, it’s expensive.
Style tip: Pair with slicked-back hair and towering patent platforms.
Fancì Club – Black Merula Plunging Minidress
$342
This isn’t your average LBD. MM6’s slashed minidress is part punk, part runway, and 100% unforgettable. With semi-sheer 14-gauge knit and intentional laddering, it’s giving “I danced on the table at Silencio and survived.” Ribbed details and that signature Margiela white stitch at the back say: Yes, I have taste. And yes, it’s expensive.
Style tip: Pair with slicked-back hair and towering patent platforms.
Feelin’ Grey?
(Grey is the new black — edgier, unexpected, and low-key futuristic.)
Jaded London – Asymmetric Eyelet Dress
$145
Hardware never looked so hot. With an asymmetric neckline and grommet detailing, this dress screams London after dark. A little ‘90s, a little cybergoth, and a whole lot of party-ready. It’s the ultimate anti-princess pick — tough, sexy, and totally unforgettable.
Style tip: Pair with silver eyeshadow and a stiff drink.
h:ours – Candy Dress
$188
Despite its name, this dress is all grown up. The waist sash, hidden snap details, and subtle shimmer fabric bring the flirt, while the neutral grey shade keeps it club-appropriate. It’s giving: I’m booked, busy, and bottle-serviced.
Style tip: Add clear heels and a silver mini bag for Insta-bait shine.
Ottolinger – Gray Deconstructed Longsleeve Minidress
$358
If you’re into chaotic fashion that somehow always works — this is your moment. Ottolinger’s deconstructed vibe gives cool-girl energy in spades, with cutouts, draping, and logo appliqué. It’s the fashion equivalent of chain-smoking outside Berghain.
Style tip: Style with spiky boots and bleached brows for full effect.
Red Hot!
(For when you want the entire club to turn around — and they will turn around.)
Jaded London – Red Mini Fatale Dress
$155
Jaded London brings the heat — literally. This ruffled-hem, sheer mesh minidress is made for sweaty dancefloors and flashing lights. With a cheeky front cut-out, it’s unapologetically sexy and surprisingly wearable (especially with the full lining).
Style tip: Add a messy updo and vintage hoops — let the color do the talking.
