5 Dinner-Date Looks That Are Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers
Ah, the dinner-date look. There are so many different directions you can go when planning a look for a dinner date, whether you're going out with your significant other or a group of friends. For me, I have a dinner on the calendar weekly and need to keep a constant rotation of looks in my wardrobe for the occasion. As an avid outfit planner, I have come up with five outfit ideas that have become my go-tos when getting ready for a dinner date.
These looks include a little black dress, jeans paired with a top and mules, a miniskirt and blazer, a slip dress under a moto jacket, and a midi-length skirt with a simple top. These outfits are all stylish, easy-to-wear crowd-pleasers.
Keep scrolling to see the items you can shop to get the look.
Little Black Dress
This is a classic ensemble that you can never go wrong with. The little black dress is not only flattering and timeless, but it also takes basically no time to put together and is so easy to style.
Jeans + Top + Mules
This is always my go-to look for a daytime date or something more casual. The mules dress up the more casual vibe of the denim, and a great blouse is always a 10/10.
Miniskirt + Blazer
The ultimate cool-girl date-night look that is perfect for day- or nighttime.
Slip Dress
Every spring and summer, I get so excited to take out my slip dresses. Style it with sneakers for a causal look or dress it up with some heeled sandals.
Midi-Length Skirt + Simple Top
I am really loving this look for spring/summer 2022. Not only is it on-trend, but it's also super stylish and easy to put together.
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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. As the previous assistant shopping editor at Who What Wear, Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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