Here's What Not to Wear on a Winter Date, From a Matchmaker
Getting dressed for winter dates is like riding the struggle bus over and over again. On one hand, you want to look like the best version of yourself, but on the other hand, you don't know how that's physically possible with all those required layers. Don't worry people—we've left this one up to an expert. Below, Nora DeKeyser, matchmaker at Three Day Rule, told us exactly what not to wear on a winter date, along with a few outfit ideas to get you inspired. Check out her list below, and click in to see some winter-date outfit ideas.
Don't Wear: Something too revealing or baggy.
Do Wear: Tights, a dress and a nice jacket.
"The first thing not to wear on a winter date is something too revealing! The last thing you want to do on a first date is feel uncomfortable and overexposed. People often make the mistake of thinking 'sexy' is analogous to showing skin, which is really not the case. 'Sexy' is when you look and feel confident, according to the temperature outside! Don't skip out on the tights just because it's a first date. You will look sexier if you are comfortable and warm enough to walk outside."
"The second thing not to wear on a winter date is baggy clothes. At the same time that you want to feel comfortable and warm enough for the temperature outside, you also aren't going snowboarding. So still show your curves! I recommend a dress with tights and a nice jacket."
Blazer + Sweater + Printed Pants
Suede Jacket + Miniskirt + Tights + Statement Shoes
Parka + Sweaterdress + Tights + Over-the-Knee Boots
Leather Jacket + Knit Midi Skirt + Boots
Faux-Fur Jacket + Tweed Minidress + Tights + Boots
Shearling Jacket + Long-Sleeve Shirt + Slip Dress
Furry Coat + Maxi Dress + Sneakers
Bomber Jacket + Sweaterdress + Pumps
Check Coat + Turtleneck + Jeans + Sneakers
Minidress + Tights + Coat + Boots
Oversize Scarf + Jacket + Shirt + Coated Pants + Patent Boots
Leather Jacket + Knit Dress + Boots
Tailored Coat + Sweater + Trousers + Nude Heels
Tailored Jacket + Tights + Boots
Coat + Sweaterdress + Skinny Jeans + Chunky Boots
Cardigan + Minidress + Tights + Flat Boots
Blazer + Trousers + Pumps
Next up, shop everything from our winter outfit ideas.
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear US.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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