Fall 2016 Style Inspiration: What to Wear On a First Date

Happy Friday! As I’m sure many of you have plans for the weekend, including date night with your boo, today’s what to wear request is quite fitting.

Jahmelia writes, ” Hi Danielle. I would like to request what to wear on a first date. I’m a young, black, professional woman and I haven’t been on a date in 4 years. As I start to venture back onto the dating scene, I would like to be prepared with some cute outfit options. Please help!” 

First dates are usually fairly casual unless your date wants to go all out. So I’ve curated a few casual-chic looks to give you some ideas on how to keep it cute with a splash of sexy on date night.

Rock a black long sleeve, lace-up bodysuit with a pair of suede high-waist leggings.

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Complete the look with a faux fur-trimmed vest, contrast ankle-strap blade heel pump, black monogram handbag, and sparkling silver jewelry.

Pair distressed skinny jeans with a gold cross-draped satin blouse.

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Pull the look together with a cream faux fur fallaway coat, a pair of Saint Laurent Tribute sandals in a mocha hue and a matching handbag.

Opt for winter white hues with an ivory bodysuit paired with skinny jeans and a textured waterfall coat.

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Add the finishing touch with a brown leather tote, snakeskin boots, and a wide-brim fedora.

Lastly, keep it cute and casual in a pair of black leather pants and a distressed denim shirt.

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Dress up the look with a fur-trimmed biker jacket, an ankle-wrap strappy sandal, and a large monogram shoulder bag.

And that’s it! What do you think of these casual chic date night looks? Which look would you rock on a first date?