Fancy dinner
Wrap dress or midi dress with heels or smart flats; or a blazer, shirt and chinos.
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Date Night Outfit Ideas
The right outfit depends on the date. Here's a simple guide by occasion, with tips that work for every body type.
Quick answer
Match the outfit to the plan: dinner calls for a wrap dress, tailored trousers or dark jeans with a nice top or shirt; active dates need comfortable layers and trainers; casual dates work with jeans, a knit and boots. For plus-size outfits, wrap dresses, high-waisted trousers and structured blazers are flattering staples. Comfort and confidence beat trends every time.
Casual dinner
Dark jeans, a silky top or crisp shirt, ankle boots or clean trainers.
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Movie night
Soft jumper, jeans and comfy shoes.
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Active date
Leggings or chinos, layers and trainers.
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Winter date
Knit dress or chunky jumper, tights, boots and a long coat.
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Summer date
Linen dress or shirt, sandals and a light layer for later.
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Plus-size dinner
A wrap dress or a structured blazer over a fitted top with high-waisted trousers.
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Plus-size casual
High-rise straight jeans, a tucked tee and a longline cardigan.
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Plus-size summer
A floaty midi dress with comfortable sandals.
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Date night at home
Something nicer than loungewear: a soft dress or a good shirt.
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Cocktail bar
A slip dress or a tailored jacket.
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Outdoor date
Layers, a waterproof and boots you can walk in.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I wear on a first date?
Something you feel comfortable and confident in that suits the venue: smart-casual is a safe bet for most first dates.
What are flattering plus-size date night outfits?
Wrap dresses, high-waisted trousers, structured blazers and midi dresses are all flattering, comfortable options.