What To Wear On A Date – A SUAVE OWL Guide
What Should Men Wear On A Date?
Figuring out what to wear on a date can be a tricky process! You want to ensure that you look good, but you still want to feel comfortable and feel like you’re expressing yourself. Not only that, but a date can also span across a wide range of events, meaning that you may need an outfit that fits certain parameters. This can be a lot to juggle, especially considering you may have some nerves if this is your first few dates with a new person, if you’re considering taking the leap into a new relationship, or if you have a lot on your plate already with the non-romantic aspects of your life! Lucky for you, SUAVE OWL is here to help. For date night style advice, men’s outfits for dates, and men’s date night inspiration, read on…
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Why Should You Look Good For A Date Night?
There are a few important reasons to look your best for a date night, whether it is your first date with someone or your hundredth!
Firstly, dressing up and looking good in a men’s date outfit shows that you’ve put the effort in. Granted, there are other ways to show this on a date night, such as planning the date or making the date extra special for your partner with a thoughtful gesture. However, sprucing up your appearance is a surefire way of letting the person you are dating know you are willing to go the extra mile for them. Putting in the effort to make a good impression is a positive on any date night!
Secondly, looking your best is guaranteed to make you feel confident. Confidence can be everything on a date, allowing you to put your best foot forward, make a fantastic impression, and add to the date. A men’s date outfit should make him look his best, so he feels his best, so he has the best time possible. We all have our insecurities, but a date night is a place to celebrate yourself and what you like about yourself, showing off all your best aspects – as you deserve to.
Lastly, dressing up for a date night in your finest men’s date outfit adds to the romance of the occasion. Again, this is equally as important on a first date or many, many dates in with the same person. Feeling confident, making a good impression, feeling good, all of it adds to the occasion and the romance of that occasion.
What Should Men Wear On A First Date?
What you wear on a first date can be a difficult decision. It is so difficult, in fact, that we have a whole other blog dedicated to the subject. For men’s first date outfits, first date outfit inspiration for men, and first date style advice, read our blog What To Wear On A First Date – A Style Guide!
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Men’s Date Night Outfits
Whilst looking good for a date is important, exactly what to wear for a date is very dependent on the activity or plans for the evening. You don’t want to wear shorts and hiking boots to a Michelin restaurant in the same way you don’t want to wear a full tuxedo hiking. For men’s date night outfit ideas for a few choice occasions, read on…
What Should Men Wear For A Picnic Date? – Men’s Smart Casual Date Outfits
When looking for a men’s picnic date outfit, or a men’s date outfit for outdoors, keep it on the more smart casual side. Fingers crossed, you will have the weather you deserve for such an occasion so you can have fun with some men’s smart casual summer style!
Consider wearing a short-sleeve button up, chino shorts, and sandals. It’s a simple outfit, but the slight formality of the short-sleeve button up elevates this outfit into the beginnings of the smart casual ranks. Of course, you could also wear this ensemble with regular chinos and brogues if you are not a shorts man, or if the weather looks a little unreliable!
What Should Men Wear For A Museum Date? – Men’s Smart Casual Date Outfits
A museum date requires a slightly more formal attire than a picnic or outdoorsy date. Here are SUAVE OWL’s recommendations for men’s date night outfits that walk the more formal line of smart casual, so you feel and look your best for the occasion.
A suit jacket, SUAVE OWL formal shirt, chinos, and brogues will make for an excellent combination for this date. This outfit perfectly blends formal and casual attire into an outfit that is both comfortable and sophisticated.
What Should Men Wear For A Dinner Date? – Men’s Formal Date Outfits
With a dinner date, you’ll want to wear a men’s formal date outfit. You don’t want to be outdone by the setting of the restaurant after all. Plus, a formal men’s date outfit works for post-dinner drinks too! Show off a little formality and feel your best dressed for the occasion, here are some SUAVE OWL recommendations!
When it comes to men’s formal outfits, you have two main options.
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Firstly, a 2-piece suit consisting of a suit jacket, suit trousers, SUAVE OWL formal shirt, and men’s formal shoes. Of course, a 2-piece can also technically be a waistcoat and no jacket if that is your preference. However, most gentlemen opt for a 2-piece suit ensemble consisting of suit jacket and suit trousers. A 2-piece has formality, but it also is slightly more relaxed.
Secondly, a 3-piece suit consisting of a suit jacket, waistcoat, suit trousers, SUAVE OWL formal shirt, and men’s formal shoes. This formal suit combination is a men’s formalwear go-to for a reason. Feel at your smartest in this men’s formal outfit for date night!
Cody 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set
How Do Men Look Their Best For A Date?
Having an idea of what to wear as your date outfit for men is important, but there’s a few things you can do to take your outfit from great to perfect. For men’s styling advice for first dates, read on…
Date Night Style Advice
Fit is everything when it comes to outfits. The right fit makes an outfit the most flattering it can be. A fit that’s too large will hang off your figure, one that is too small will constrict you and look uncomfortable. The right fit should snug your figure, have a clean silhouette, and look comfortable. To find your best fit, either check out the size guide of the item you’re purchasing and get the size that matches your measurements. Or, visit one of our SUAVE OWL shops and rely upon our helpful team to help you find the best size for you. You won’t regret it!
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Making your outfit is clean and uncreased is another essential for making your outfit look the best possible. Put in the little bit of extra effort to making sure your outfit is presented the best possible. Keep it clean. Iron what you can before wearing it. This, with a little added effort into your appearance with grooming, will make your outfit look that added touch better.
More Men’s Style Advice From SUAVE OWL
For more about smart casual men’s style and men’s formal style, read our dedicated style guides to these dress codes: Mastering The Art of Semi Formal Attire For Men, The Ultimate Guide To Men's Suits and Navigating Men's Formal Wear: A Comprehensive Style Guide.
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