11 Fashionable Yet Low-Key Outfit Ideas for Your Next Bowling Date

If you had asked me on a date to a bowling alley when I was younger, the answer would have been a resounding no. Over the past decade, however, bowling alleys have become cooler and more modern compared to the outdated, sticky-floored places from my childhood. With the rebranding came a hipper crowd and with it a plethora of people considering going bowling together as a date-night idea. This now begs the question of what to wear on a bowling date. Don’t worry; I have you covered.

Ideally, you should keep things comfortable and casual, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Think button-down shirts styled just so, cozy sweaters, cool jeans, and more.  When it comes to shoes, it’s best to stick to flat options like sneakers or slides, but you can totally make a pair of kitten heels work with the right low-key look. Just don’t forget to bring your own socks—bowling shoes are notoriously icky.

With all this in mind, I rounded up 11 inspiring outfit ideas that are perfect to wear on a future date night at a bowling alley. Check them all out below.

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Marianne Smyth wears a green button-down shirt, ripped jeans and Birkenstock Boston clogs.

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Sylvie Mus wears a cozy brown cardigan layered over a white button-down shirt and long black shorts.

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Raeann Langas put together a super-cute outfit featuring a ribbed cropped pullover sweater layered over a white turtleneck and high-waisted black leggings.

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Sara Ramén goes laid-back chic with a green tank top, yellow-gold chain necklace, cropped jeans, and slide sandals.

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Jessica Skye gives her white sweatshirt the fashion-girl treatment with crisscross jeans, a designer bag, and trendy sporty sneakers.

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Adenorah is the epitome of cool in a black satin button-down shirt and flared jeans.

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Leia Sfez gives her jeans the French-girl treatment with a black leather jacket and Nike sneakers.

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Anouk Yve keeps things effortless in a neutral shirt jacket, a white T-shirt, black skinny jeans, and squared-toed black boots.

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Chrissy Rutherford elevates an otherwise simple shirt and denim combo with a statement white button-down shirt, ripped jeans, and classic black loafers.

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Camille Charrière brings her tank top and trouser look to the next level with a pink sweater worn over her shoulders.

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Abisola Omole's ribbed top and frayed denim outfit is given a polished lift thanks to chic (yet comfortable) slingback kitten heels.

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