I Figured Out a Capsule Wardrobe for Dating
I don’t think there’s anything that sets me up for date-night success like the right outfit—in part because it’s a key to feeling confident. And when it comes to date outfits, I have a pretty simple school of thinking: It’s all about coming off as put together but effortless. In my opinion, there’s nothing cooler than a woman who looks at ease in what she’s wearing. I usually don’t experiment with pieces I haven’t worn before, but instead opt for tried-and-true outfit formulas I know I’ll feel great wearing. Over the years, I’ve come up with a capsule wardrobe for dating that I know I can return to time and time again. It’s built with fun sundresses and sandals for the day, while nighttime dates include interesting tops paired with high-waisted jeans and crystal-embellished heels. Here, shop a capsule wardrobe you can rely on for your next date night.
For the day, I usually wear a fun sundress like this one from Réalisation.
At night, I'll usually opt for a little black dress or pair of high-waisted pants and a silky satin blouse.
Shop Pieces From a Capsule Wardrobe for Dating
Sundress
High-Rise Jeans
Ankle Boot
Red Dress
Playful Top
Romantic Dress
Sandals
Interesting Top
Heels
Hoop Earrings
Satin Blouse
Denim Skirt
Little Black Dress
Strappy Sandals
Satin Pants
Leather Jacket
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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