Date-Night Dressing, Decoded
Written by: Giana León
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Published on: February 7, 2023
Fashion editor: Sandra Slusarczyk

Photo courtesy of Alicia Lund
Whether you’re going on a first date or spending quality time with your partner, putting together the perfect outfit can be a tricky task. Do you dress up or keep things casual? Should you bother with false lashes or not? The goal is to look and feel your best while dressing practically for whatever you have planned. Here, six looks for six types of dates.
Dinner Reservation

Instead of a classic LBD, opt for black suiting—it’s just as chic and feels more intentional. A strapless bustier, swingy wide-leg trousers, and a soft velvet blazer pair beautifully with strappy slingbacks and a touch of sparkle at the ears.
NACKIYÉ BUSTIER, goop, $425;
NACKIYÉ PANTS, goop, $505
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By Pariah
Ring
goop, $1,550SHOP NOW -
Alex Mill
Blazer
goop, $375SHOP NOW -
The Maker
naked eau de parfum
goop, $175SHOP NOW
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NACKIYÉ
Bustier
goop, $425SHOP NOW -
NACKIYÉ
Pants
goop, $505SHOP NOW -
The Row
Sandals
Mytheresa, $850SHOP NOW
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Bondeye Jewelry
Studs
goop, $950SHOP NOW -
Bottega Veneta
Bag
Net-a-Porter, $4,500SHOP NOW -
NEEN
Cheek & lip cream
goop, $29SHOP NOW
Drinks and Dancing

Going out on the town calls for something fun, like a slinky pink set. Classic finishes like an oversize black blazer and strappy heels balance the playfulness.
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Cult Gaia
clutch
goop, $428SHOP NOW -
RMS Beauty
lip gloss
goop, $28SHOP NOW -
Neous
slingbacks
goop, $535SHOP NOW
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Lee Mathews
CAMI
goop, $280SHOP NOW -
Lee Mathews
skirt
goop, $360SHOP NOW
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LoveSeen
lashes
goop, $16.50SHOP NOW -
Acne Studios
Blazer
Net-a-Porter, $850SHOP NOW -
Natalia Pas Jewelry
Earring
goop, $880SHOP NOW
Cooking Class

First, find a class hosted by a real chef in your area using Cozymeal. Then show up prepared to slice and dice in sync wearing comfortable flats and denim you don’t mind getting sauce on.
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Annika Inez
Hoops
goop, $220SHOP NOW -
Kosas
Lip Oil
goop, $22SHOP NOW -
The Row
flats
Nordstrom, $790SHOP NOW
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NACKIYÉ
top
goop, $585SHOP NOW -
MOTHER
Jeans
goop, $268SHOP NOW
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Annika Inez
Ring
goop, $145SHOP NOW -
Loewe
bag
Net-a-Porter, $2,500SHOP NOW -
Westman Atelier
highlighter
goop, $75SHOP NOW
Staying In Solo

Maximize your own enjoyment by slipping into silk pajamas and ostrich-feather slippers, lighting a calming candle for ambiance, and smoothing on a serum-soaked eye mask before deciding which show to binge-watch.
LUNYA ROBE, goop, $298
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Annika Inez
Hoops
goop, $125SHOP NOW -
R+D.LAB
blanket
goop, $545SHOP NOW -
The Maker
Candle
goop, $80SHOP NOW
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Lunya
Set
goop, $278SHOP NOW -
goop Beauty
The Lover Kit
goop, $102.20SHOP NOW
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Dr. Dennis Gross
eyecare max pro
goop, $199SHOP NOW -
goop Beauty
GOOPGENES Lift + Depuff Eye Masks
goop, $125/$112 with subscriptionSHOP NOW -
Olivia von Halle
Slippers
goop, $870SHOP NOW
Concert

For a sleek look with just the right amount of sex appeal, style a monochromatic outfit around a pair of cool, curve-hugging leather pants (AGOLDE’s bestselling pinch-waist style is seriously flattering). Fluttery lashes and a bold lip are impactful finishing touches.
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Melissa Kaye
ear cuff
goop, $2,950SHOP NOW -
Saie
Lipstick
goop, $24SHOP NOW -
The Row
Sandals
Moda Operandi, $850SHOP NOW
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Proenza Schouler White Label
Top
goop, $375SHOP NOW -
AGOLDE
pants
goop, $348SHOP NOW
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Tower 28 Beauty
Mascara
goop, $20SHOP NOW -
Natalia Pas Jewelry
ring
goop, $2,700SHOP NOW -
Patou
Bag
Net-a-Porter, $795SHOP NOW
Lying Low

Step 1: Set the mood with a silk set and a couple of flickering candles. Step 2: Slide their favorite dish in the oven (this chicken parm never fails) and challenge them to a game of checkers while it cooks. Step 3: End the night with a warm, aphrodisiac-spiked bath.
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Hawkins New York
Candles
Hawkins New York, $8SHOP NOW -
G. Label by goop
LC oversize cardigan
goop, $595SHOP NOW
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Maison Essentiele
Camisole
goop, $175SHOP NOW -
Maison Essentiele
Shorts
goop, $110SHOP NOW -
Olivia Von Halle
Slippers
Net-a-Porter, $745SHOP NOW
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Annika Inez
Ring
goop, $155SHOP NOW -
goop x Prima
bath soak
goop, $15SHOP NOW -
Edie Parker
Checkers
goop, $1,895SHOP NOW
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