5 Date-Night Outfit Ideas that Don't Involve a Dress

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Published Feb 1, 2017

Yes, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. And yes, it’s still freakishly cold outside. So why claw yourself into a pair of tights and a lacy dress when you could rock a cozy winter uniform—and look cute doing it? Here, five ways to dress for date night without freezing your butt off.

Song of Style

Slouchy Turtleneck + Boyfriend Jeans + Velvet Pumps

Your favorite knit gets a date-worthy upgrade when paired with cropped jeans and ankle-strap heels or flats in a fresh color like moody blue or blush pink. Don’t forget to give your sweater a little front-tuck to add shape and define your waist.

Get the look: Madewell sweater ($85); Frame Denim jeans ($229); Aerin flats ($198)

Adenorah

Off-the-shoulder Top + Cropped Jeans + Block Heels

Collarbones are having a moment and are a subtle way to show some skin without being too revealing. The key here is to keep your look monochromatic, so the eye is drawn up to that gorgeous mug.

Get the look: Vince Camuto top ($139); Mother jeans ($198); Sole Society shoes ($35)

Grasie Mercedes

Statement Earrings + Moto Jacket + High-waisted Culottes

Dangling beaded earrings can dress up even the simplest of T-shirts. Styling tip: Toss a buttery leather jacket over the whole thing to complete the look, and layer it under your wool coat for extra warmth.

Get the look: Sachin & Babi earrings ($250); Ganni jacket ($570); Club Monaco pants ($190)

Nicolette Mason

Bell-sleeve Top + Raw-edge Denim + Colorful Crossbody Bag

There’s a reason everyone is obsessing over these billowy sleeves. They’re ultra flattering and pair well with almost everything in your closet—especially your favorite pair of jeans. The look is fairly streamlined, so add a fun element with a your handbag.

Get the look: Eloquii top ($65) and jeans ($90); Mansur Gavriel bag ($345)

Jess Ann Kirby

Embellished Blouse + Black Skinnies + Draped Coat

OK, so you want to jazz things up a bit? Ground a sequined top by teaming it with your favorite black skinnies. Then, keep up that air of insouciance by draping your jacket over your shoulders. They’ll never know you actually put some thought into it.

Get the look: Velvet by Graham & Spencer blouse ($263); Paige jeans ($179); ASOS coat ($90)

Roberta Fiorito

Director, Branded Content + Cohost, Royally Obsessed Podcast

As Director of Branded Content at Gallery Media Group, Roberta helps oversee the ideation and execution of sponsored content and experiential campaigns across PureWow and ONE37pm, including PureWow’s 24 in ’24. She began her career in editorial nine years ago, and has written and edited countless articles on news, trends, fashion, beauty and the royal family. She’s also cohost of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royals podcasts by The New York Times and Town & Country. She cowrote the book Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family.

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