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Style 24-7: Date Night Special

Make it a night to remember in smokin' celeb-inspired styles to impress that special someone.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Smart Casual

Where: A Dinner date.

What to Wear: The more recently adapted dinner dress code “smart casual” calls for less formal, but still pulled together attire. Take this opportunity to have a little a fun in a smokin’ statement dress your man won’t be able to take his eyes off of. Viola’s hot pink piece is a great option with peep-toe ankle boots that add edge.

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Pop Colored Dress

Stretch crepe jersey wrap-effect dress, MICHAEL MICHAEL Kors, $120, netaporter. com.

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Geo-Shaped Danglers

Triangle pavé hoop earrings, RACHEL Rachel Roy, $32, rachelroy.com.

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Ankle Booties

“Callie” platform mesh ankle booties, Jimmy Choo, $995, neimanmarcus.com.

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Cocktail Chic
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Sheer Blouse

Sheer button-down shirt, Miss Selfridge, $53, us.missselfridge.com.

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Pencil Skirt

Jacquard pencil skirt, Reiss, $135, reiss.com.

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Edgy Studs

Spiked stud earrings, Juicy Couture, $48, bloomingdales.com.

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Cap-Toe Pumps

Metal cap-toe pumps, ASOS, $57, asos.com.

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Glam Girl

Where: A birthday bash.

What to Wear: The saying “girls just wanna have fun” never gets old, and whether you’re throwing your sweetie a party or the two of you are attending one, keep it fresh. A fab fur and party frock is the ultimate attire to dance the night away in.

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Fun Fur

Faux fur jacket, Rachel Zoe, $485, stylebop.com.

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Shiny Dress

Jacquard tulip-shaped dress, H&M, $70, hm.com.

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Sparkling Cuff

“Society” cuff, Swarovski, $500, swarovski.com.

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Strappy Statement Sandals

“Gazer” suede studded platform sandal, Nine West Vintage America Collection, $230, ninewest.com.

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Black Tie Elegance

Where: A gala.

What to Wear: A gown is just as essential to a woman’s wardrobe as a tuxedo is to a man’s. Take cues from style maven June Ambrose at a gala with her hubby Marc and reach for your floor-length stunner. Less is more, when you’re this dressed up let the glamour of the gown speak for itself.

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Classic Gown

“Darisa” gown, Theysken’s Theory, $745, theory.com.

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Contrast Colored Pump

“Beeana” pump, Rachel Roy, $275, rachelroy.com.

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Evening Clutch

Faux leather clutch, H&M, $18, hm.com.

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Sporty Spice

Where: A basketball game.

What to Wear: Even a sports outing calls for a little spice. Elevate your simple T–shirt and jeans with a sleek jacket and platforms that say “pow!”

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Bright Jacket

Collarless trim jacket, Alice and Olivia, $495, aliceandolivia.com.

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Velvet Pants

Stretch velvet pants, J Brand, $194, jbrand.com.

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Platform Pumps

Metallic platform pump, Mix No. 6, $65, dsw.com.

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