7 Impressive (and Cute) First-Date Outfits

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So you finally landed that first date, and naturally your emotions have gone haywire. This chaotic rush of jitters, giggles, and nerves can often lead to dysfunction in the wardrobe department as all common sense seems to disappear.

Before you know it, your closet—once a place you felt at home in—is terrifying and intimidating, as you stare into it and realize you have zero things to wear. Where do you even begin when it comes to planning a first-date outfit? What if you're too dressed up? What if you look like you're trying too hard? Why is life so difficult? (Says the girl who just got asked out by a total cutie.)

The list of hypothetical impressions you could end up leaving is endless, but the most important thing is that you end up feeling as good as you possibly can. In order to alleviate those worries and stresses for you, we gathered up chic outfit ideas that are perfect for any first date. They're all polished, stylish, and guaranteed to leave you feeling like your most beautiful, confident self. 

Feeling less nervous now? Keep reading to shop eight cute first-date outfit ideas! 

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1. Off-the-Shoulder Top + Jeans + Wedges
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2. Hat + Midi Dress + Lace-Up Flats
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4. Boxy Blouse + Leather Skirt + Mid-Calf Boots
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5. Lace Cami + Cropped Trousers + Pumps
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6. Off-the-Shoulder Top + Denim Miniskirt + Lace-Up Sandals
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7. Denim Jacket + Floral Dress + Flat Boots
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8. Robe Coat + Camisole + Heels
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"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.