Is your night out officially 'old fashioned'? Waiting at taxi ranks, carrying cash and wearing high heels to clubs is now 'uncool', according to Gen Z

No figure-hugging dress is complete without a pair of statement heels for a wild night out on the town - with a small clutch or handbag to match, of course. Once ready, it's off to the nightclub, where those without guestlist access patiently queue outside as music pulses from behind the venue's thick black doors. But while this routine has long been considered the blueprint for a classic night out in the UK, much of it is now enough to make Gen Z stay home - or at least wonder why anyone still does it. New research has revealed that younger women are abandoning a host of long-standing nightlife habits, from carrying handbags and cash to waiting outside clubs and squeezing into uncomfortable outfits. The study of just over 2,000 adults aged between 18 and 60 found that 81 per cent believe Gen Z is the most hands-free generation yet. Among women aged 18 to 29, more than a quarter (28 per cent) now regularly go on nights out without a handbag - while 44 per cent believe handbags are outdated altogether. If you still step out in a bodycon dresses, heels and a matching handbag on a night out, you may be considered 'old fashioned' by revellers aged under 30 The trend could even spell the end of another familiar dancefloor sight, as 28 per cent of respondents say dancing around a pile of handbags on the ground is becoming a thing of the past. Things Gen Z are ditching on nights out Carrying cash – 33%Dancing around your handbag – 28%Waiting at taxi ranks – 23%Single-sex nights out – 20%Queuing outside nightclubs – 19%Bodycon dresses – 19%Asking the DJ for requests – 19%High heels – 17%Taking toilet selfies – 16%Taking a handbag – 13% Instead, younger women are adopting a more hands-free approach, relying on smartphones for everything from paying for drinks to booking a taxi home. Carrying cash is now a big no-no for a third (33 per cent) of respondents, while waiting at taxi ranks has become an outdated hassle for 21 per cent thanks to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt.Other classic clubbing habits are falling out of favour, too. One in five (20 per cent) said single-sex nights out are enough to give them 'the ick', while queuing outside clubs (19 per cent), asking DJs to play songs (19 per cent) and even taking toilet selfies (16 per cent) are all becoming less popular.Fashion choices are changing too, with comfort replacing glamour for many young women. Wearing heels and dancing around handbags inside nightclubs could also trigger judgement from younger revellers Relaxed outfits - think baggy low-rise jeans and a statement top - appear to have firmly replaced 'dress-to-suffer' ensembles, with bodycon dresses (19 per cent), high heels (17 per cent), and kitten heels (21 per cent) now considered 'uncool' choices. Nearly a third of respondents now say comfort is their top priority when deciding what to wear on a night out, while 34 per cent say leaving the handbag at home gives them a greater sense of freedom.The shift hasn't gone unnoticed by older generations either, the study, conducted by Echo Falls, shows. Three quarters of over-45s think handbags are disappearing from nights out altogether. But many aren't ready to follow suit, with 45 per cent of Gen X and Baby Boomers saying they still wouldn't leave home without one.For 60 per cent, that's because their handbag carries 'everything' they might need.Not a clubber anymore? Watch out - even hosting a dinner party can get you judged by Gen Z, who recently revealed what they believe are the biggest party fouls at home. It comes as nearly two thirds of younger Brits think formal entertaining is ‘outdated and stressful’.In fact, there are some pretty big generational differences when it comes to hosting and dining.Calling it a ‘dinner party’? The phrase alone is sure to cue some eyerolls. So, with the younger generation favouring more casual dining, here are 10 outdated dinner party mistakes to avoid if you want to impress Gen Z guests, according to new poll by Deli Kitchen...