Date Night Do's and Dont's!

Whether your trying to find, or already have that special person that gives you goosebumps, giggles, and butterflies what you wear is always a big factor! One important thing to consider when going out on a first date, meeting the parents, hanging out or any other special occasion is to dress to impress! Well its your lucky day because Chic Academy Fashion Club Members have put together tips, tricks, and advice of the Do's and Dont's for all of you scrambling through your closets!

"Going on a date holds so many possibilities... it can be thrilling, exhilarating, fun, adventurous... or boring... but we wont talk about that, haha. I want to look beautiful, sweet, and smart but not like I'm trying too hard. I want to look tasteful and classy but not boring. I want my outfit to say I'm sexy and confident but still be approachable and friendly. I know... tall order right! I keep all of these things in mind when picking my ensemble."
-Alaina Aylward

"If you show some leg, cover up your cleavage, but if you want to wear a plunged top or dress with your back out, then wear something that covers your bottom half. Modesty is beautiful and mysterious!
-Courtney Harris

Nina Garcia (fashion director of Marie Claire, a star judge of Project Runway) has written several amazing books on style, fashion and so much more! One of Chic Academy's favorites Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion has so much amazing advice for dressing for any occasion! This book has an entire chapter on dating, covering topics like- What to Wear after you've been cruelly dumped, what to wear for a Netflix Night In, and even What to Wear to Meet your Boyfriend's Friends! Chic Academy highly recommends this book, Its soooo insightful and has great date night advice!

 #1 Date-Night Look by Alexandra Plattener

"This was my outfit for my date today, I really like this boy so I wanted to dress like myself and feel pretty but be pretty comfortable. I wore a really simple black dress with a sweater over it, my normal knee highs, and my lucky quartz necklace. For my hair I just brushed out my curls while my hair was drying and took a straightener to it. I did my normal cat eye and no lipstick;) anyways, if you're still reading this still, know that the best way to fall in love is by being yourself. You don't have to love yourself to have someone love you, having someone love you will make you full of love."  <3 Alex


#2 Date-Night Look by Hayley Hyer

Hayley wore a crop to from UO (Urban Outfitters), skirt from H&M, and tights from Forever 21. She curled her hair with a 2 inch ceramic iron, wore nude lipstick, very light blush and emphasized her eyes with dark shades of brown and gold.

Hayley said, " I think this could also work for a nice dinner date" when talking about her flirty ensemble.

-Chic Academy