So, What Do I Wear
on Date Night These Days?
You’re hunkering down with your other half. Or strength-testing a new relationship by moving in together. Or if you’re a free agent, you may be swiping—liberally—to pass the time. Whatever your current situation, a date night may well be in the not-so-distant future. And it’s going to require a little more creativity than usual. We’ve rounded up five cute ideas for the inevitable “What should we do?” discussion, plus what to wear for each.
DINNER UNDER THE STARS
A simple change of scenery—like eating anywhere but at the table-turned-WFH-setup—is the easiest way to dial up the romance when domestic doldrums set in. A playful polka-dot set, gleamy gold jewelry, and a swipe of red lipstick help, too.
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Valére earrings goop, $134SHOP NOW -
R+D Design Lab carafe & glasses set goop, $205SHOP NOW -
Farmhouse Pottery wooden bowls goop, $132SHOP NOW
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Valére earrings goop, $134SHOP NOW
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Azlee band goop, $3,200SHOP NOW -
Beautycounter lipstick goop, $32SHOP NOW -
G. Label devin crop top goop, $295SHOP NOW -
G. Label Danielson A-Line Polka-Dot Skirt goop, $425SHOP NOW -
R+D Design Lab carafe & glasses set goop, $205SHOP NOW
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Farmhouse Pottery wooden bowls goop, $132SHOP NOW
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G. Label x Tabitha Simmons slides goop, $395SHOP NOW
EVENING WALK
The best thing about a leisurely stroll timed perfectly to golden hour—whether it’s with #Hingebae or your life partner—is that it doesn’t require performance fabrics. Quite the opposite. Some pointers: Bring a cardigan to drape around your shoulders and a small purse with a stash of extra masks (in case your date forgot theirs).
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Lizzie Mandler earrings goop, $735SHOP NOW -
Eriness necklace goop, $1,495SHOP NOW -
Heretic Dirty Rose goop, $65SHOP NOW -
G. Label ERICA LIGHTWEIGHT CARDIGAN goop, $595SHOP NOW -
G. Label Cambria Skinny-Strap
Midlength Dress goop, $525SHOP NOW -
Staud bag goop, $350SHOP NOW -
Veja sneakers goop, $150SHOP NOW
BEACH HANG
A string bikini is the LBD of summertime: It’s timeless, it’s sexy, and it doesn’t look like it’s trying too hard. Keep the rest of the look practical with SPF, a wrap dress that doubles as a cover-up, and a tote that’s big enough for a few hard seltzers.
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Jennifer Fisher x goop hoops goop, $425SHOP NOW -
Beautycounter spf 30 goop, $20SHOP NOW -
Mara Hoffman minidress goop, $295SHOP NOW -
G. Label STRING TRIANGLE TOP goop, $170SHOP NOW -
G. Label STRING BIKINI BRIEFS goop, $150SHOP NOW -
Cult Gaia bag goop, $458SHOP NOW -
Castañer sandals goop, $180SHOP NOW
PARK PICNIC
Step 1: Pack a Provençal-inspired spread—more on that here. Step 2: Slip on a dress that prophesies blue skies, a couple of light-catching extras (gilded charm bracelet, dewy highlighter), and slides you can kick off in the grass.
DRIVE-IN MOVIE
Grease. Jurassic Park. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Whatever your local drive-in is screening, just make sure to bring a cozy blanket to cuddle up under and a bag full of concessions (salty, chocolaty, go nuts).
