Date Night

Investment Piece: Date Night
Investment Piece: Date Night
Investment Piece: Date Night

What’s your fantasy date night? The one that’s so over the top that it’s just too much but would be oh-so fantastic. Mine? Dinner in Paris. Gambling in Monte Carlo. Private art tours. Every much movie-type.

Over the top dates that I’ve loved? The ballet and nice dinners.

What I find irrestibly romantic? The little things- coffee made for you, running a bath. I had a boyfriend who would pause our tv shows so I could catch everything. He’d also watch things that he didn’t LOVE because I did. Romantic. Easy days just spent together.

Date night this year is different. Though still romantic- dinners in, candlelight, cozying up. Still something to get excited about!

Investment Piece: Date Night
Investment Piece: Date Night
Investment Piece: Date Night

The one thing about date night (in or out)? I still want a dress that makes me feel like the fantasy. I know this year it’s not the most practical thing. Or the most needed thing. I’ve dressed up like this to watch tv at home, and there are nights when that’s made me feel more sad than fantasy. But I keep coming back to dresses like these. I can’t help but love a party dress. Or top. Or outfit. Anything that makes me feel special. Seen. Like I’m in a fantasy.

Investment Piece: Date Night

Isn’t that the point of date night? Yes- to spend time with, celebrate, see your loved one. Even if date night is just at home. Even if date is just you doing what makes you feel special. Maybe my love of party dresses isn’t something you share, but any kind of date you have this weekend, I hope that you’re wearing something that makes you feel all the good things. We deserve it.

This year date night looks different, but let’s make our feelings the same. Let’s celebrate. See. Dress for your fantasies- my theory has always been if you dress for it, it will come. Here’s to that!

This dress is vintage Valentino- I’ve found you similar, as well as these exact earrings!
Xo RA

Note: this post does contain affiliate links. While that does not affect the price for you, I may earn commission from them. Thank you for your support!

Investment Piece: Date Night
Did you notice that the netting underneath is also lined in the pattern? I swoon!

Date Night

It’s a week when a lot of us have dates on our minds. I’m always hestitant to talk up Valentine’s and date nights. There are so many different kinds-from big nights out with your SO to movie nights on the couch. Dates with your BFFs and dates with your family. (One of my best dates was a time when my SO and I watched college game day over coffee. Not glamorous, I was in sweats, but it was so stunning to laugh and share with someone I care about it—but definitely not an instagram outfit!)
So many different kinds of dates that there isn’t just one kind of outfit to wear. In fact, if you press me on what I think you should wear for date night you have to give me all sorts of details, or else I will describe an entire waredrobe, not an outfit. But. It is a weekend when you might need an outfit for a date (of any kind). And it’s my job to suggest some. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite date night outfits, from the going out to the staying in. I hope that they provide you inspiration for Valentine’s and beyond!

Note: this post does contain affiliate links. While that does not affect the price for you, I may earn commission from them. Thank you for your support!

Investment Piece: Date Night
From dresses to skirts, and a few jumpsuits I love these date night pieces.

Investment Piece: Date Night
One of my fave outfit combos? Great jeans and a silky tank. And yes, it’s perfect for date night.

Investment Piece: Date Night
staying in? Spa night with the girls? I love these silky pjs!

Investment Piece: Date Night
Date night must? Mini Dress. These are some of my faves. (And don’t worry Mom, they aren’t that short!)

Investment Piece: Date Night
Not a date night formula, but I love these semi-vintage pieces from Reformation. Wear them on any kind of date.

If your date night this week is a fancy dinner out, drinks with friends, or time alone, I hope that you feel loved and that your outfit is a show-stopper!
Xo RA