Create 4 Different Date Looks With This Season’s Best Trends

Romance is in the air! But let that not be reason to neglect your real, one true love…fashion

Whether it’s a day in the park or a flickering candlelight dinner, we show you how to fashion with a passion on your date.

We all know the perils of dressing inappropriately when you’re doing anything outdoorsy. Will cycling in a chiffon romper make your butt chafe? (Yes) How do you sit in a skirt without flashing the kids walking their dog? (Uncomfortably) Should you walk along the lake in heels? (Yes, but uncomfortably).

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Instead of short shorts or full length pants, opt for cropped trousers or capris which are making yet another comeback. They keep it fun and casual, while avoiding the frequent sunblock touch-ups you’d need otherwise. Plus, that little hint of ankle gives you some Victorian era sexiness. Pair more structured pants with a plain tank top, or top with a slouchy light knit sweater or bomber jacket if you burn easily.

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We love this look with sneakers and ankle boots, but it also goes great with loafers or comfy babouche slip-ons. Pair with makeup that will withstand sudden downpours, check out our article on weatherproof makeup.

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What rhymes with truffle fries? Not summer dresses, but wear the look anyway. We love dresses that are girly and flirty – opt for a floral or paisley print dress with sexy details like peekaboo cutouts or sheer bodices that go great with bralettes. We also love wrap dresses in the print! For bonus points, ditch the prints for a dress in sweet summery yellow, a hue we’ve been seeing on lots of red carpets and runways this season.

For extra bonus points, we love how versatile floral dresses are – pair with a denim or khaki jacket (or the warm arms of your beau) before you step into the cinema. A fake-casual dress goes best with a fake-casual makeup look like non-touring: check out how you can master this look here.

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The whole lady in red shtick is a cliché for a reason – it’s hot. Instead of playing by the rules, veer a little off-centre with a fun little number in fuschia! Along with yellow, fuschia is making a bright but feminine comeback on trend lists for a reason. We guarantee all eyes will be on you…or at least your dress.

Accessorise with dangly earrings and a chunky anklet because we’re all about subtle subversions this season. A nude lipstick and muted tones let your dress shine, but keep to the fun but flirty theme with colourful nails.

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If you’re heading on a group date with friends in a casual setting, dress extra if you always dress a little extra because life is too short to worry about what everyone else is wearing. Instead, think about what you’ll be doing: loose sleeves allow you to reach for that plate of nachos in the centre of the table, while pants or a sensible hemline prevent you from flashing the goods when you’ve had one drink too many.

We love skinny jeans paired with a loose lattice or sheer top which are both currently on trend and are perfect for the casual but not-too-casual look. Forget the heels, and opt instead for lace up ballet flats or chunky boots.

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We love both aforementioned tops with yet another 90s comeback: the button front mini skirt. If you aren’t drinking or aren’t big on decorum, ditch the pants.