11 Fashionable Yet Low-Key Outfit Ideas for Your Next Bowling Date

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670892134993-main

(Image credit: @abimarvel)

If you had asked me on a date to a bowling alley when I was younger, the answer would have been a resounding no. Over the past decade, however, bowling alleys have become cooler and more modern compared to the outdated, sticky-floored places from my childhood. With the rebranding came a hipper crowd and with it a plethora of people considering going bowling together as a date-night idea. This now begs the question of what to wear on a bowling date. Don’t worry; I have you covered.

Ideally, you should keep things comfortable and casual, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Think button-down shirts styled just so, cozy sweaters, cool jeans, and more.  When it comes to shoes, it’s best to stick to flat options like sneakers or slides, but you can totally make a pair of kitten heels work with the right low-key look. Just don’t forget to bring your own socks—bowling shoes are notoriously icky.

With all this in mind, I rounded up 11 inspiring outfit ideas that are perfect to wear on a future date night at a bowling alley. Check them all out below.

1.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891809169-main

(Image credit: @smythsisters)

Marianne Smyth wears a green button-down shirt, ripped jeans and Birkenstock Boston clogs.

2.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891769248-main

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

Sylvie Mus wears a cozy brown cardigan layered over a white button-down shirt and long black shorts.

3.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891786519-main

(Image credit: @raeannlangas)

Raeann Langas put together a super-cute outfit featuring a ribbed cropped pullover sweater layered over a white turtleneck and high-waisted black leggings.

4.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891780228-main

(Image credit: @saraloura)

Sara Ramén goes laid-back chic with a green tank top, yellow-gold chain necklace, cropped jeans, and slide sandals.

5.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891740730-main

(Image credit: @_jessicaskye)

Jessica Skye gives her white sweatshirt the fashion-girl treatment with crisscross jeans, a designer bag, and trendy sporty sneakers.

6.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891794711-main

(Image credit: @annelauremais)

Adenorah is the epitome of cool in a black satin button-down shirt and flared jeans.

7.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891800155-main

(Image credit: @leiasfez)

Leia Sfez gives her jeans the French-girl treatment with a black leather jacket and Nike sneakers.

8.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891817812-main

(Image credit: @anoukyve)

Anouk Yve keeps things effortless in a neutral shirt jacket, a white T-shirt, black skinny jeans, and squared-toed black boots.

9.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891775531-main

(Image credit: @chrissyford)

Chrissy Rutherford elevates an otherwise simple shirt and denim combo with a statement white button-down shirt, ripped jeans, and classic black loafers.

10.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891804672-main

(Image credit: @camillecharriere)

Camille Charrière brings her tank top and trouser look to the next level with a pink sweater worn over her shoulders.

11.

bowling-date-night-outfits-239829-1670891746876-main

(Image credit: @abimarvel)

Abisola Omole's ribbed top and frayed denim outfit is given a polished lift thanks to chic (yet comfortable) slingback kitten heels.

Next up: Taylor Swift Just Wore Her Most Jaw-Dropping "Naked" Dress to Date

Jennifer Camp Forbes
Contributing Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.