Happy Friday, all! Caleb and I like to deem Fridays as our "date night" day. We try to go out and do something fun or new every Friday. We always have a "plan." Call us crazy type A's, but it's our way of always having something to look forward to at the end of the week together and keep things exciting in our relationship. It's been working quite lovely for the last ALMOST 4 years for us! One other thing I love about our date nights is we enjoy dressing up a little. I love wearing my dressier clothes for a dinner out on the town or to go listen to some jazz music at our favorite spot in the city. However, after awhile it can be hard to pick something fresh from your closet, am I right? I like to stick to a little "criteria" for these special nights. I have my closet sectioned in to two parts, dressier clothes on the right and casual clothes on the left. For date nights, I sift through the right side of my closet and just mix and match all the pieces I have in there for the current season. Here are my picks for a fun date night at a romantic restaurant:
Dresses
Obviously a no brainer. Usually my go to piece for going out to a fancy dinner. The best part about dresses is you can dress them up with some heels and nice jewelry, or you can dress them down with some flats and a cardigan if you are going to a more causal place to eat.
Eye on:
Diamond ikat dress
JCrew
$158 - ON SALE 25% off with code HAPPYSHOPPING
Obviously a no brainer. Usually my go to piece for going out to a fancy dinner. The best part about dresses is you can dress them up with some heels and nice jewelry, or you can dress them down with some flats and a cardigan if you are going to a more causal place to eat.
Eye on:
Diamond ikat dress
JCrew
$158 - ON SALE 25% off with code HAPPYSHOPPING
Blouses + Skirts
My "dressy" side of my closet is pretty much 50% dresses and 50% blouses. To mix it up and not always be wear dresses on our dates I'll throw in an outfit with a cute top and a skirt. Something neutral for one of the pieces matched with a bright piece for the other are the perfect compliments to each other for spring!
Eye on:
Fluid shirttail henley
Gap
$54.95
Paired w/ JCrew's Fluted skirt in double crepe which I just purchased this past weekend as a little birthday gift to myself! ON SALE w/ same code from above.
My "dressy" side of my closet is pretty much 50% dresses and 50% blouses. To mix it up and not always be wear dresses on our dates I'll throw in an outfit with a cute top and a skirt. Something neutral for one of the pieces matched with a bright piece for the other are the perfect compliments to each other for spring!
Eye on:
Fluid shirttail henley
Gap
$54.95
Paired w/ JCrew's Fluted skirt in double crepe which I just purchased this past weekend as a little birthday gift to myself! ON SALE w/ same code from above.
Slacks or Dressy shorts
With it still being pretty cold out all around the country, but especially in Chicago, pants are still kind of in my outfit wheel for date nights. A cute pair of slacks or for when it gets warmer out, a dressier pair of shorts with any blouse would be great options, too.
Eye on:
Woven shorts
H&M
$24.95
With it still being pretty cold out all around the country, but especially in Chicago, pants are still kind of in my outfit wheel for date nights. A cute pair of slacks or for when it gets warmer out, a dressier pair of shorts with any blouse would be great options, too.
Eye on:
Woven shorts
H&M
$24.95
Pumps, Wedges, or Flats
To polish off that great outfit you picked out you need the perfect pair of shoes to go with it. I usually like to stay away from boots or sandals for date nights. I personally think a designated night like this deserves a fancier shoe like some heels or a cute pair of ballet flats. Of course if you have an adorable pair of boots that you just can't resist not wearing with your adorable dress then of course go for it!
Eye on:
Women's Mossimo Pembroke Wedges
Target
$29.99
To polish off that great outfit you picked out you need the perfect pair of shoes to go with it. I usually like to stay away from boots or sandals for date nights. I personally think a designated night like this deserves a fancier shoe like some heels or a cute pair of ballet flats. Of course if you have an adorable pair of boots that you just can't resist not wearing with your adorable dress then of course go for it!
Eye on:
Women's Mossimo Pembroke Wedges
Target
$29.99
Jewelry
I'm all about the statement necklaces these days. I am trying to add to my collection like a mad woman. I think they look great with collared shirts, bare skin, crew necks, just everything! The right color and the right shapes can really polish off an outfit to make it the perfect one for the night.
Eye on:
Daisy Darling Bib Necklace
Forever 21
$18.80
I'm all about the statement necklaces these days. I am trying to add to my collection like a mad woman. I think they look great with collared shirts, bare skin, crew necks, just everything! The right color and the right shapes can really polish off an outfit to make it the perfect one for the night.
Eye on:
Daisy Darling Bib Necklace
Forever 21
$18.80