Elegant Outfit Ideas For Date Night Dressing

Whether you’re an old romantic or a modern cynic, who could resist an excuse to get dressed up again, all in the name of love?

From a trip to the theatre with your better half to impression-sealing first date drinks, discover our edit of effortlessly elegant date night outfits. With women’s jumpsuits in dramatic silhouettes, statement-making silk maxi dresses, pretty blouses and bouclé jackets all in the mix, now is the time to embrace romance and confidence-boosting eveningwear.

Silk Color Block Maxi Dress + Belt

Avoid scarlet lady clichés and opt instead for a shock of pink or sunshine yellow with our color block maxi dresses. Crafted from the finest silk, our bestselling dress silhouette is back in two bold new colorways that offer a fresh take on date night dressing.

Anticipating all evening eventualities – from a three-course feast to a night at the theatre – this versatile design can be worn loose or cinched. Use the fitted belt to draw in the waist and highlight your narrowest point, tying a bow at the front for an extra feminine flourish or at the back for a cleaner look. Further accentuating your best assets, the hem dips down at the back and rises shorter at the front, giving the effect of longer legs – while pretty pleating, lace detailing and frilled trims lend an air of effortless elegance.

A classic ME+EM day-to-night design, these dresses do the hard work for you, transitioning from more casual events to smarter occasions with a simple switch of accessories. Pair with sneakers for lunch dates, or slip on our Kitten Heel in a metallic finish or snakeskin print to elevate come evening.

Spring Garden Print Short Swing Dress + Belt

What could be more romantic than a floral print in full bloom?

Scattered with a bouquet’s worth of illustrated flowers (and then some), our Spring Garden Print Short Swing Dress + Belt combines effortless eveningwear with blushing hues. Without having to ponder pairing a top and a bottom, you can focus all your energy on having a good time.

Designed in our London studio, this graceful print combines almost-neon pink and green with black and cream details so that you can easily style it with jackets and accessories in matching hues. Shrug on a black blazer or leather biker to keep out the winter chill, and then bare your shoulders and show off the pretty print once safely inside.

But the true joy of this date-ready style is the recycled fabric. Machine washable, you can try whatever menu option takes your fancy – and celebrate, carefree, into the small hours – without worrying about the dry cleaning bill the next day. 
Striking a balance between comfort and chic, we’ve added a detachable belt for two ways to wear: channel a loose and relaxed look or cinch at the waist, depending on your date night destination.

Hand-Crocheted Trim Bouclé Jacket

Eveningwear can throw up some serious sartorial overthinking. Will you be too cold? Is your outfit excessively casual or embarrassingly overdressed? What underwear do you need? If in doubt, we suggest slipping on a classic bouclé jacket: with minimal effort, its air of Parisian chic will make you feel instantly polished.

We know that a well-cut piece is a true luxury. That's why we spend an exceptional amount of time perfecting our fits to create investments that have the power to make you feel invincible. Case in point: our Hand-Crocheted Trim Bouclé Jacket. With dainty gold-toned buttons and artfully contrasting trims, this jacket creates a super-flattering, sleek silhouette. Spun from a cream cashmere-cotton blend, this supremely comfortable closet staple won't crease and will always look elegant – all while keeping the chill at bay and adding a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to any outfit.

Try it with everything from delicate cotton blouses to your favorite denim, leather pants and crisp shirting – or layer it over a camisole for a subtly sexy look. Whichever way you choose to wear it, this timeless classic is the style thread that will tie your date night looks together.

 Silk Cotton Watercolor Floral Print Blouse

The best date night outfits are those that you feel comfortable and confident in: fully yourself and able to relax. Consider, then, a pretty cotton blouse. Chic, breezy and charming, an elegant blouse offers a sense of occasion without ever feeling OTT.

Detailed as it is with romantic ruffles, colorful florals, and broderie trims, our Silk Cotton Watercolor Floral Print Blouse will add a point of difference to the classic jeans-and-a-nice-top formula. Plus, focusing on what you’re wearing from the waist up is a smart move if you’re going to dinner, where only your top half will be on show.

An embroidered blouse is an easy and luxurious way of dressing for a date. The contrasting collar and half-button placket provide a flattering focal point and will work perfectly under v-neck knitwear and cardigans this winter and beyond (the lightweight cotton fabric also creates zero bulk when layered).

Contrast the feminine styling of the blouse by pairing it with sleek tailoring or wide-leg denim in a dark wash for an evening-appropriate ensemble.

Silk V-Neck Tie Swing Blouse + Spring Twill Wide-Leg Pant

Not afraid of showing your feminine side? Then prepare to feel the love in our Silk V-Neck Tie Swing Blouse and Spring Twill Wide-Leg Pant.

Unapologetically pretty, these candy-floss pink and bright rose designs are what Valentine’s dreams are made of. Full of whimsical charm, we’ve used 100% silk on the blouse to give a luxurious feel and flawless drape – with a flattering adjustable neckline, neat fitted cuffs and an elegant fitted necktie. In bold textured-twill tailoring, the wide-leg pant falls to deep hems that can be lengthened or shortened to suit different heights, while pleating through the legs creates structure. 

Scored a table at the hottest restaurant in town? Dial up the drama and pair these pieces with platform heels and a pop of lipstick. Casual cinema trip on the cards? Keep things low-key with a leather biker and our Leather Lace-Up Contrast Sole Sneaker.

Print-free, the head-to-toe color-block look feels contemporary and clean, and the swoon-worthy pink shades are sure to set the mood for romance. But this pairing is no one-night-wonder; turn to it for a statement-making workwear look or style the pieces separately with more casual staples for elevated weekend wear.