8 Elevated Outfits That Are Ideal for a First Date
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@tamaramoryStyle Notes: Not everyone wants to go for the short-skirt option, but there are ways of feeling date-ready without showing off your pins. Try a pretty top and your favourite pair of jeans. This outfit is a guaranteed confidence booster.
Gold Lurex is the perfect option for a low-key but fancy top.
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@carmelharrison_Style Notes: For an evening spent sipping wine and getting to know each other, tailoring makes for an ideal solution. Wide-leg trousers such as this are perhaps the comfiest thing you can wear—second only to leggings, perhaps—while the crop-top-and-blazer combination up top will showcase what an adept dresser you are.
I love the thick, bra-covering straps on this crop top.
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@ali_tate_cutlerStyle Notes: The midi dress is a classic for a reason. It is universally wearable and can be dressed up or down depending on your date activity. If you're unsure of the dress code, a pair of heeled knee boots strike the perfect in-between balance and will give any dress a fashionable edge.
These boots also come in an ankle length should you prefer.
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@laurennicolefkStyle Notes: Jeans and blazers go together seamlessly. (And hopefully, you and your date will too!) If you're stressed about matching up your separates, stick to classic colours, then add accessories that reflect your personality.
These jeans come in a plethora of blue shades as well as two tones of grey and black.
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@sabinasocolStyle Notes: The minidress made a big comeback this year. You need only see the multitude of thigh-length hemlines on the runway for clarification. A black minidress is a timeless option which works for an array of dates. Again, if you're not sure how elevated you should go, try laying a shirt over the top of your minidress. It'll make it feel more casual if you end up going for a low-key dinner, but you can also sling it off should you find yourself somewhere fancier.
A simple LBD is one of the most versatile style investments you can make.
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@femmeblkStyle Notes: There's something to be said for simple first-date outfit combinations. This triad of a chunky chain necklace, silk camisole, and black trousers is a no-fail solution.
I own two Laura Lombardi necklaces, and they've never hinted at tarnishing.
When it comes to black tailored trousers, Arket has nailed the staple.
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@dawn.tanStyle Notes: Not a dress or jeans type of person? Try a miniskirt paired with an on-trend leather blazer for a look that'll impress your date in the style stakes. Minimal silhouettes and easy jersey staples, such as a T-shirt, will keep the look effortless.
This oxblood colourway makes a change from classic black leather cover-ups.
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@amaka.hamelijnckStyle Notes: Just want comfort? Fear not; a Breton tee and loose jeans can totally work for a first date, be it to grab a coffee on a walk or to do something more active like bowling.
The Y2K aesthetic is still going strong—cue my ongoing obsession with shoulder bags.
