How to dress for a Dinner Date

Dinner dates are always one of the best mid-week pick me ups! Not only is it fun to go out with a loved one or friend, but also a great time to put together a new outfit. I love putting new things together from my closet for an outfit, but buying something new for a date night is always an option too if planned enough ahead.

How to dress for a dinner date

Dressing for a dinner date is a lot easier than you may think! Depending on where you are going, you can either be dressed in an “elevated casual” outfit (think jeans and a cute top), or a nice fitted dress if you are going somewhere a little bit more fancy. Whether you have the nervous jitters going on a first date, or a going to dinner with a spouse, I have put together a round up of date night outfits that will make an impression. This post contains affiliate links.

How to dress for a casual dinner date

For a casual dinner date, I always stick to my favorite way to dress, “casual chic”. This to me normally means a pair of cute jeans with a top like a blazer or satin halter top with some accessories. For these kinds of outfits, I always pair them with heels to keep the outfit elevated. I typically wear a lot of neutrals, so my accessories normally are pops of gold with sometimes a fun pop of color with a bag, or even heels.

How to dress for a fancy dinner date

Dinner dates are my favorite kind of date to get dressed up for. Not only do they give me a reason to wear things I normally don’t in my closet, but they also are the most fun to get ready for! For fancy dinner dates I love to wear dresses with heels, matching sets with heels or even a unique top with a sleek pair of pants. For these kinds of dinner dates, I like to look polished so keep accessories and pops of color to a minimal. Dresses for dinner dates can be many different styles, from mini dresses with a neutral pair of heels to drop wait dresses and pumps. Drop Waist dresses are very classy, but also fun for a night out. I shared here some recent drop waist dresses that I have been loving, most of which are perfect for a date night! Another great option for fancy dinner dates is a blazer with a lace bra underneath.

How to dress for an “outing” dinner date

Outing dinner dates to me mean a date where you are doing a physical activity. This could be something like putt putt, bowling, or even going to an art show. Not your typical date, I like being a little more casual for these outings but still put together. Some date night outings (like bowling) require sneakers, so these outfits below are all versatile and can go with many different types of shoes. Outfits like a matching linen set or a casual dress are perfect for this kind of date night.

How to dress for a girls night dinner date

Girls night is another kind of date night that I love getting dressed for! Girls night out allows for outfits to be fun and flirty. These kinds of outfits can be any combination of the above, or something completely different. For girls nights, I sometimes lean more towards wearing a unique dress for dinner that normally don’t with a fun pair of heels, or even something trendy like a pair of leather pants with a fun top! Another easy fun girls night outfit ideas is to wear denim on denim. This might seen very casual, but can be dressed up and accessorized.