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Between the warm weather and good vibes that come with the season, summer is the perfect time to plan a date, whether it’s with your longtime beau or an exciting first date. Regardless of your relationship status, putting together the right outfit for a casual date can be more stressful than the date itself—after all, you want to dress to impress, but you also don’t want to be too formal for the occasion.
Rather than getting fully dressed only to completely change your ensemble (and potentially repeating that cycle more than necessary), we’re providing you with some sartorial inspiration. With the stress of what to wear out of the way, you can spend that extra energy getting excited about your date.
No matter what you’ve got planned, whether you’re heading out for a round of mini golf or you’re having a picnic in the park for a daytime date, these outfits will hit the right chord of chic and casual.
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A gingham shirt paired with white jeans will be a no-fail outfit for the most casual of dates.
Obey
89 Check Button Down Shirt
So perfect for summer.Available in sizes XS to L.
ASOS Curve
Ridley High Waist Skinny Jeans
Yes, you need a pair of white jeans.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
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If you want to wear a little black dress on your date, don’t be afraid to let your accessories, like a standout handbag, shine.
Urban Outfitters
Abbie Eyelet Button-Down Dress
Wear this all summer long.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Susan Alexandra
Strawberry Bag
Let this hold all your date necessities.
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Nothing says casual like a denim dress for your date. Add a pair of bright white heels to take it up a notch.
Rag & Bone
Paula Denim Dress
Dress this up with a pair of heels or wedges.Available in sizes XS to L.
Diane von Furstenberg
Mortelle Slingback Pumps
We love these for summer.Available in sizes 5 to 10.
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For those hot summer nights, opt for a lightweight linen shirt that’ll let you breathe during your date. Keep the look simple with a pair of straight-leg jeans.
Foxcroft
Taylor Linen Shirt
This will easily keep you cool this summer.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
Grlfrnd
Helena Cropped Distressed Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
You’ll want to wear these every day.Available in sizes 23 to 32.
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We love a one-shoulder top as an alternative to your standard off-the-shoulder look for this season. Style yours with a denim skirt and sneakers to keep the look low-key.
Helmut Lang
One-Shoulder Cotton Shirt
Swap out your off-the-shoulder top for this one-shouldered beauty.Available in sizes XS to L.
ASOS Curve
Denim Wrap Skirt in Stonewash Blue
So chic.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
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If you’re planning a night out, a tube top will be the perfect going-out top without going overboard. Style it with your favorite high-waisted jeans to complete the ensemble.
Tube tops are the It tops for the season.Available in sizes XS to L.
Citizens of Humanity
Liya High Rise Jeans
Available in sizes 26 to 32.
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A tie-front top will give you the right balance between flirtatious and chill, especially when worn with a pair of relaxed jeans.
Réalisation Par
The Stevie
Look like the cool girl you are in this.Available in sizes XXS to L.
Good American
Good Straight Raw Stagger | Blue103
These are so flattering.Available in sizes 00 to 24.
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You can’t go wrong with a summery floral minidress for your date. To keep it on the casual side, opt for sneakers instead of heels or sandals.
Re:named
Ruffle Wrap Dress
You’ll never want to take this dress off.Available in sizes XS to L.
Vans
Old Skool in Black/White
You can’t go wrong with a classic like these.Available in sizes 6 to 10.
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A cool and summery take on a standard blouse is always a great option for a casual date that’ll still be romantic. Wear black jeans to dress it up without getting into formal territory.
Lisa Marie Fernandez
Daisy Eyelet Tie-Front Crop Top
We’ll never get tired of the tie-front look.Available in sizes 1 to 3.
Topshop
Raw Hem Straight Leg Jeans
Add these to your cart now.Available in sizes 25 to 32.
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Want something on the dressier side while still looking effortless? An on-trend animal-print skirt in a flowy fabric styled with a classic white T-shirt will be both chic and comfortable.
Everlane
Air Oversized Crew T-Shirt
Everyone needs a relaxed white tee.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Dries Van Noten
Scotia Leopard & Floral Reversible Silk Skirt
Yes, you can pull off this skirt.Available in sizes 2 to 12.
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Instantly ramp up jeans and a simple tee by adding a long duster or an open dress over your ensemble.
Free People
Delirium Maxi Kimono
This is the easiest layering piece.Available in one size.
Boyish
The Kirby
These will go with anything you wear.Available in sizes 23 to 32.
You’ll feel so good in these outfits that you’ll forget about all those pre-date nerves as soon as you get dressed.
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