11 Outfits Perfect for a Casual Summer Date

Between the warm weather and good vibes that come with the season, summer is the perfect time to plan a date, whether it’s with your longtime beau or an exciting first date. Regardless of your relationship status, putting together the right outfit for a casual date can be more stressful than the date itself—after all, you want to dress to impress, but you also don’t want to be too formal for the occasion.

Rather than getting fully dressed only to completely change your ensemble (and potentially repeating that cycle more than necessary), we’re providing you with some sartorial inspiration. With the stress of what to wear out of the way, you can spend that extra energy getting excited about your date.

No matter what you’ve got planned, whether you’re heading out for a round of mini golf or you’re having a picnic in the park for a daytime date, these outfits will hit the right chord of chic and casual.

A gingham shirt paired with white jeans will be a no-fail outfit for the most casual of dates.

If you want to wear a little black dress on your date, don’t be afraid to let your accessories, like a standout handbag, shine.

Nothing says casual like a denim dress for your date. Add a pair of bright white heels to take it up a notch.

For those hot summer nights, opt for a lightweight linen shirt that’ll let you breathe during your date. Keep the look simple with a pair of straight-leg jeans.

We love a one-shoulder top as an alternative to your standard off-the-shoulder look for this season. Style yours with a denim skirt and sneakers to keep the look low-key.

If you’re planning a night out, a tube top will be the perfect going-out top without going overboard. Style it with your favorite high-waisted jeans to complete the ensemble.

A tie-front top will give you the right balance between flirtatious and chill, especially when worn with a pair of relaxed jeans.

You can’t go wrong with a summery floral minidress for your date. To keep it on the casual side, opt for sneakers instead of heels or sandals.

A cool and summery take on a standard blouse is always a great option for a casual date that’ll still be romantic. Wear black jeans to dress it up without getting into formal territory.

Want something on the dressier side while still looking effortless? An on-trend animal-print skirt in a flowy fabric styled with a classic white T-shirt will be both chic and comfortable.

Instantly ramp up jeans and a simple tee by adding a long duster or an open dress over your ensemble.

You’ll feel so good in these outfits that you’ll forget about all those pre-date nerves as soon as you get dressed.