It’s nice to get dressed up for your other half especially on Valentine’s Day which is just around the corner. It shows you care enough to make an effort for them. Plus, looking good gives your own confidence a boost. So, if you are lucky enough to be planning a date night, what should you wear? This article has all the date night outfits you need, whether you’re planning a casual date or a more formal night out.
date night outfits
Below, you will find a date night capsule for inspiration. But, before taking a look, let’s think about what you might want to include in your date night outfits.
What’s important in date night outfits
For a date night, you’ll want to exude some subtle, or not-so-subtle sex appeal, and maybe a little romance. So, you could think about wearing colors normally associated with love, such as pinks or reds.
You can add romantic floral prints – choose graphic prints rather than anything old-fashioned, and also think about the texture of your clothes. Choose tactile materials such as silk, satin, velvet and leather. You’ll find some of each in the capsule below.
All of the items come from Nordstrom whom we collaborated with for this article. The one shop that has it all; from affordable brands to high-end designer.
tops
If you’re wearing separates for your date night, you’ll want to think about your top first. This is particularly important if you are going for dinner, as the rest of your outfit will be hidden by the table for most of the night.
Leather will add a bit of an edge to your outfit, while sheer fabrics will subtly show off a little skin. You could also think about cowl necks to add glamour, and tops with a graphical print.
Anne Klein Gathered Neck Faux Leather T-Shirt – Misook Cowl Neck Crêpe de Chine Top – Ted Baker London Kattiyia Floral Satin Blouse – Anne Klein Flocked Dot Tie Front Blouse
River Island Ruched Sleeve Blazer – Anne Klein Gathered Neck Faux Leather T-Shirt – Ted Baker London Tansyat Wide Leg Velvet Trousers – Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Chuck Taylor®Red Sole Low Top Sneaker – Kurt Geiger London Kensington Croc Heart Micro Crossbody Bag – Jenny Bird Layla Heart Pendant Wrap Bracelet – Jenny Bird Layla Heart Drop Earrings
Jackets and coats
If it’s chilly where you are, and you need an overcoat, choose a long style that is longer than the hem on your dress. For a more casual approach, you could think about a moto jacket, while a cape style will add glamour to your outfit.
If you want a cover up that you can continue to wear throughout the date, a blazer if always a stylish option. Choosing a blazer in red ensures that it is more date night appropriate, rather than looking like workwear.
River Island Ruched Sleeve Blazer – Anne Klein Cape Notched Lapels Jacket – Anne Klein Faux Leather Moto Jacket – Cole Haan Signature Flared Belted Wool Blend Trench Coat
Cole Haan Signature Flared Belted Wool Blend Trench Coat – Anne Klein Heart Print Long Sleeve Wrap Dress – Calvin Klein Loden Pointed Toe Pump – COACH Tabby Pebbled Leather Crossbody Bag – Lele Sadoughi Candy Heart Stud Earrings
Pants and jeans
If you’re more of a pants and jeans person rather than skirts and dresses, you can put together an elegant outfit, while keeping your legs covered. As long as you aren’t going somewhere very formal, you could choose to dress up your denim.
Or, look out for sophisticated wide-leg pants, and materials such as silk, satin or velvet.
Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution High Waist Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – Nordstrom High Waist Wide Leg Pants – Polo Ralph Lauren Flat Front Satin Trousers – Ted Baker London Tansyat Wide Leg Velvet Trousers
Anne Klein Cape Notched Lapels Jacket – Ted Baker London Kattiyia Floral Satin Blouse – Polo Ralph Lauren Flat Front Satin Trousers – Sam Edelman Wanda Pointed Toe Flat – Kurt Geiger London Kensington Croc Heart Micro Crossbody Bag – Nadri Leah Statement Hoop Earrings
Dresses and skirts
A stylish dress or skirt is always a good option for date night. A wrap style is universally flattering for all body types. You can also think about a beautiful black dress (the print on the Ted Baker dress below gives it a point of difference), or you could add some interest with asymmetry, like on the hemline of the blue skirt.
Fraiche by J Long Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress – Ted Baker London Averiee Abstract Floral Satin Slipdress – Anne Klein Heart Print Long Sleeve Wrap Dress – Ted Baker London Chancie Ruched Waterfall Gauze Midi Skirt
Ted Baker London Averiee Abstract Floral Satin Slipdress – Open Edit Tilly Pointed Toe Bootie – Kurt Geiger London Kensington Croc Heart Micro Crossbody Bag – Nadri Leah Statement Hoop Earrings
Shoes and boots
Moving onto shoes, heels are an obvious choice, and help to elevate any outfit. But you can also think about pointed flats, booties, or even sneakers if your date is more casual.
Sam Edelman Wanda Pointed Toe Flat – Calvin Klein Loden Pointed Toe Pump – Open Edit Tilly Pointed Toe Bootie – Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Chuck Taylor®Red Sole Low Top Sneaker
River Island Ruched Sleeve Blazer – Ted Baker London Kattiyia Floral Satin Blouse – Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution High Waist Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – Calvin Klein Loden Pointed Toe Pump – COACH Tabby Pebbled Leather Crossbody Bag – Lele Sadoughi Candy Heart Stud Earrings
accessories
You can add some playful touches with your accessories. The jewelry and black bag (below) feature heart designs. Or, add a pop of color with a red clutch bag.
COACH Tabby Pebbled Leather Crossbody Bag – Kurt Geiger London Kensington Croc Heart Micro Crossbody Bag – Jenny Bird Layla Heart Pendant Wrap Bracelet – Jenny Bird Layla Heart Drop Earrings – Nadri Leah Statement Hoop Earrings – Lele Sadoughi Candy Heart Stud Earrings
Anne Klein Faux Leather Moto Jacket – Misook Cowl Neck Crêpe de Chine Top – Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution High Waist Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – COACH Tabby Pebbled Leather Crossbody Bag – Jenny Bird Layla Heart Pendant Wrap Bracelet – Jenny Bird Layla Heart Drop Earrings
Your date night outfits together in one capsule
Below, you can see the clothes, shoes and accessories used above together in one capsule. You could easily mix and match all the tops, bottoms, coats and shoes around to create plenty of different looks.
You could, for instance, wear the leather-look top with the jeans, the pink top with the white pants, the white or red jacket over the black dress, or the floral top with the velvet pants.
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Written by Sylvia
Sylvia is 40+style’s editor-in-chief and has been helping women find their unique style since 2011. An alumni of the School of Color and Design, she is devoted to empowering women of any age to look and feel their best. Read more about Sylvia and 40+style on this page.
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