Date night? Get inspired with our winning outfit formula

20 April 2023
By Fashion Quarterly

Heading out for an intimate date night with your significant other? Here are the looks we’re coveting right now.

Heading out for an intimate date night with your significant other? Here are the looks we’re coveting right now.
Photography: Hōne Naera-Scott. Styling: Sammy Salsa.

Renee wears Maggie Marilyn ‘Halter Ego’ dress, $695. Alison Lou ‘Double Cocktail’ earrings, $6900, from Lulu’s Collective.

It’s always important to invest quality time into your partner. Regardless of how busy your schedules are, nothing inspires romance quite like a good old fashioned date night; and with autumn underway, what better time to head out for a soul-warming dinner accompanied by a glass of red wine? 

While deciding on an outing is an important factor to consider, we’d argue that picking your date night outfit is where the real fun begins. Because after all, whether it’s your first time or your hundredth time going out with your significant other, it’s important that you look and feel your best. So, if you’ve got a date night in the calendar and are in need of a little inspiration for what to wear, here are the pieces we’re reaching for to give our outfits that extra va-va-voom.

Christopher Esber Strapless Midi dress, $1,092

Make a statement in this figure-hugging strapless dress, featuring Christopher Esber’s signature sculptural deadline. 

Aje Darcie Denim Midi dress, $525

We all know about the little black dress, but what about the denim dress? This midi option is a must have for versatile styling. Pair with your favourite gold jewellery and heels for a dressy look or a simple sandal for a more low key date.

Cult Gaia Nala Clutch, $755

Everyone needs a good clutch or two, and this hot pink one is too good to miss. Designed to emulate the shape of a fan, this metallic clutch is a suitably eye-catching addition to any dressy look. 

Heading out for an intimate date night with your significant other? Here are the looks we’re coveting right now.

Renee wears Wynn Hamlyn ‘Zoe’ dress, $695.

Partridge Possession earrings, $7,750

Indulge your inner magpie by adorning your ears with these sparkly gems. Because diamonds (and rose gold) are a girl’s best friend.

Jacquemus Perola T-shirt, $362

Show some skin in this cheeky cutout top from Jacquemus. Featuring a large bead detail on the shoulder, this chic style pairs flawlessly with almost any bottoms.

Hansen and Gretel Shanaia skirt, $252

Become a tangerine dream and inject a little colour into your autumnal rotation with this contrast midi skirt. 

Renee wears Kate Sylvester ‘Zizi Maxi’ dress, $699. Meadowlark ‘Amulet Pearl Drop’ earrings, $1069. Dior bag, $5400. Olivia von Halle ‘Contessa’ slippers, $870, from Faradays.

La Tribe Padded heels, $320

Who said that you had to sacrifice comfort to wear heels? You can dance the night away in this pair, thanks to their luxuriously padded soles.

Harris Tapper Irving trouser, $379

Switch up your usual black trouser for this powder blue pair for a versatile new staple. The relaxed, drapey fit makes them ideal for everyday lounging while being equally good for dressing up.

Ruby Jupiter tank, $149

You can never have too many tanks. This lemon coloured one by Ruby is a take on a contemporary corset, featuring panelling across the bodice for a streamlined, flattering look.

Paris Georgia Glass Beaded Maxi skirt, $1390

The latest iteration of Paris Georgia’s coveted beaded macrame skirt, this neutral colourway makes dressing for the occasion an easy task. Pair with your favourite bodysuit or the matching beaded top for a head-turning ensemble.

The editorial images featured were published in our Autumn 2023 ‘The Love Issue’ of Fashion Quarterly Magazine. 

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