5 Outfits To Help You Nail Summer Date Nights
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Summer date night outfits aren't like the rest. A decided ease sets these looks apart, whether you're hitting oyster happy hour in the city or a cliffside seafood feast on vacation. Yes, they involve dressing up more than you would for a day at the beach, but with less fuss.
Think of comfier heels, be they wedges, a block heel, or low kitten sandal, to ground your cute cutout midis, crocheted minis, and going-out top-and-jean combos. And easy staples like a ribbed tank to pair with lustrous linen trousers or a sleek slip skirt that, while elegant, always feels perfectly carefree. For those bigger moments when you want to dial it all the way up, say a birthday or anniversary, high-shine accessories are key. As are timeless and luxe extras like delicate diamond earrings or a woven leather bag.
Wherever summer is taking you, scroll to discover five date-night outfits that'll steal the scene anywhere. This is your sign to do, buy, and wear what you want this season. If anyone asks, just say: Summer made me do it!
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Mermaidcore To The Max
It's giving minimalist mermaidcore. Start with this Old Navy Fitted Halter Cropped Sweater ($40) and pair it with a slinky Old Navy Satin Midi Slip Skirt ($40). Then, to really amplify the luminance, mix in high-shine accessories, like this Larroudé Yves Wedge ($315) and Kayu Lila Shell Embellished Straw Clutch ($315).
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Cut It Out
Go with an elevated Aughts theme, with this Old Navy Sleeveless Twist-Front Midi Dress ($35) as your focal point. A pair of Old Navy Faux-Leather Kitten-Heel Thong Mule Sandals ($35) strikes an effortless tone, while elevated extras like this glimmering Ali Weiss Diamond Bezel Wrap Earring ($550) and Staud Acute Woven Crossbody Bag ($350) are subtle enhancements.
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Spruced-Up Staples
Nothing feels better than making staples feel fancy in the heat. Case in point: this Old Navy Rib-Knit Lettuce-Edge Cami Top ($17). The vibes are instantly elevated with this low-key lustrous A.L.C. Mateo Linen Shine Pant ($495) on the bottom. Of course, extras help a pared-back look like this sing. This Old Navy Faux-Leather Wedge Thong ($35) and Simkhai Bridget Oyster Shell Clutch ($495) have entered the chat.
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Crochet All Day
What suede is to fall, crochet is to summer — iconic and necessary, not to mention dripping with nonchalant French-girl vibes. This Old Navy Halter Tie-Strap Crochet Mini Dress ($50) is the ultimate warm-weather LBD destined for date night and utterly flawless with these Old Navy Knotted Canvas Espadrille Wedge Sandals ($40). To lighten the mood, finish with this SVNR Màncora Earring ($120) and airy Apaya Zoe Camel/Natural Bag ($224). Très chic!
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All Hail the Going-Out Top
Another Aughts look with effortless date-night vibes revolves around the going-out top and baggy jeans. This Old Navy Shirred Satin Halter Top ($35) is giving us serious Y2K chic, particularly in combination with these Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Non-Stretch Jeans ($45). Volume, baby! These square-toe Stuart Weitzman Tia Calfskin Block-Heel Mules ($475) amplify the throwback effect, as does this gleaming Deborah Pagani Small Sleek Goldplated Hair Pin ($79) to create a tousled updo.
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