Summer Date Night
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December 16, 2020
Summer is always a super busy time for me. Every year I’m constantly traveling domestically for events with family and friends. Very rarely do I get a weekend in town, much less a weekend without a million things to do. Luckily, this past weekend was one of those weekends. It was amazing. I just posted about this on Instagram, but sometimes you just need a break. And I took my break in this perfect summer date night dress.
Since we had a free day and I needed some pics for the blog, Ryan and I decided to go shoot. Our plan was to do 2 outfits. So on Saturday morning, we grabbed some Starbucks and went location scouting around midtown. After about an hour or so, we decided on 2 locations and went back home to chill and then eventually get ready for the shoot. Our goal was to leave around 4:30 so we didn’t have to rush to shoot before sunset. Well, we were finally ready at 6 and headed to location number one just to find out that it would cost $20 to park. No way! So instead we went to location number 2 and searched for a good white area to shoot.
I spotted a cute restaurant and suggested grabbing a super quick bite and drinks since I was all dressed up and wanted to use the location. Plus, I hate taking photos and not actually doing anything in the cute outfits. A lot of times I’ll put together an outfit, wear it out and about, and then shoot it later. But when I can shoot while I’m actually wearing the look in real life, that’s even better. So anyway, it actually turned out being better that the first location didn’t work out. We got to discover a new restaurant and spend some quality time together. Plus I looked cute as hell in this amazing white linen mini dress.
I bought this dress for Bali and wore it to dinner one night, but it was too dark to shoot it (you can see it in our video though!). I thought it was the perfect date summer night dress, especially for a tropical vacation. I always find it hard to find form-fitting dresses that are comfortable and not too revealing. This one totally fits the bill on all counts. The one catch is it’s not cheap (in price or quality!), BUT it comes from a brand that’s all about sustainability and their stuff is 100% NOT made in sweatshops, so I’m down to support.
I absolutely love the way this dress fits and couldn’t be happier with it. I won’t splurge all the time, but this one was definitely worth it. I wore it with my classic Gucci crossbody for the ultimate date night look. Add a little snakeskin stiletto and I was feelin fine. You might have noticed that I switched up my hair and makeup. I very rarely wear my hair straight, but since I was running late, I took the short route. I was feelin the sleek vibes and added some hoops to finish the look. It’s so much fun to switch it up. I should really do it more – and Ryan loved it!
Oh and we never ended up getting to that second outfit. Oh well, next time! I think everything worked out perfectly and we had an awesome evening.
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What’s your perfect summer date night dress?
Photos by Ryan Carpenter.
July 29, 2019 @ 8:22 pm
You looked stunning in this little white dress. My fave date night outfit is a LBD. Mainly for me because the color is sliming.
July 31, 2019 @ 8:24 am
Yes, LBD’s are always a classic choice!
July 29, 2019 @ 9:40 pm
Ummm this dress was literally MADE for you, gorgeous! I’m glad you had the opportunity to wear it on an actual date night rather than just for the sake of photos. It’s too stunning NOT to show off for a long period of time. And these golden hour photos turned out spectacular.
July 31, 2019 @ 8:24 am
Right?!? I totally had to put this dress to good use!! Thank you so much, Stephanie!
July 29, 2019 @ 9:47 pm
Wow, you look absolutely amazing in this dress! I’m glad you were able to actually wear it out and have some fun. You’re right, it’s even better when that happens!
July 31, 2019 @ 8:24 am
Absolutely!! I’m so glad we got to enjoy the evening!
July 30, 2019 @ 2:57 am
Such a gorgeous date night look! I love this little white dress, so flattering and chic!
Kileen
cute & little
July 31, 2019 @ 8:23 am
Thanks, Kileen! I love it!
July 30, 2019 @ 5:59 am
Such a babe! Love your hair and this dress!
July 31, 2019 @ 8:23 am
Woohoooo thanks girl!
July 30, 2019 @ 10:37 am
OMG yassss to this white dress and you look amazing in it! I love your hair straight! I am going to check out this dress❤️
July 31, 2019 @ 8:22 am
Isn’t this dress the best?! I’m in love!! And thank you so much! I actually really ended up loving my hair this way! 🙂
July 30, 2019 @ 11:49 am
you look beautiful! this entire look is just stunning on you!
July 31, 2019 @ 8:22 am
Yayyy! Thank you so much, Tara!!
July 30, 2019 @ 2:04 pm
Your outfit is SO cute! I love how you styled it!
July 31, 2019 @ 8:22 am
Thanks, Tonya!!
July 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Cutest outfit ever for date night!
July 31, 2019 @ 8:21 am
Thanks, Erin!! I felt so great in this dress!
July 30, 2019 @ 5:26 pm
Girl you look stunning! I am loving the outfit, those shoes look so cute too.
July 31, 2019 @ 8:21 am
Ahh you’re the sweetest!! Thank you!
July 30, 2019 @ 5:53 pm
oh my goodness. This dress is beautiful on you.
July 31, 2019 @ 8:21 am
Thank you so much, Jasmine!!
July 31, 2019 @ 10:15 am
That dress is GORGEOUS on you! You look like summer perfection!
August 1, 2019 @ 8:34 am
Omg thank you so much, Taylor! You’re the sweetest!
July 31, 2019 @ 10:24 am
This white linen dress is just beautiful!! And I love it paired with your black purse! Amazing date night outfit – and you look stunning!
Xx, Morgs*
August 1, 2019 @ 8:33 am
Thank you, Morgan!! I love the way the look came together!
July 31, 2019 @ 11:18 am
The PERFECT summer date night look! I love a cute little white dress!
August 1, 2019 @ 8:33 am
Right!? It just screams summer!!
July 31, 2019 @ 5:45 pm
This LBD is so sexy and cute! I love how you styled the dress, it reminds me of an upscale night on the town for drinks, perfect for date night xo
August 1, 2019 @ 8:33 am
Thank you! It was the best choice for a summer date!
July 31, 2019 @ 10:52 pm
I’m loving that dress! It’s definitely perfect for a date. I’d love to wear that dress for a romantic dinner in Manhattan. Those shoes are stunning!
August 1, 2019 @ 8:32 am
Oooh yes! That sounds like the perfect date night!
August 2, 2019 @ 2:28 am
You look amazing in this white dress!! So gorgeous in white and I love how you styled it!
August 5, 2019 @ 8:42 am
Thank you so much, Julia!! 🙂 White is my FAVORITE!
August 3, 2019 @ 4:56 pm
I love this look! It’s so clean and simple! I love how you could style it so many different ways!
August 5, 2019 @ 8:40 am
Yes!! My favorite kind of pieces are ones that are super versatile so I love that too!
August 3, 2019 @ 6:21 pm
I really love your dress the neckline and spaghetti straps are so pretty! You look amazing
August 5, 2019 @ 8:40 am
Thank you so much!! This dress has quickly become one of my favorites!! 🙂
August 5, 2019 @ 8:19 pm
This dress is gorgeous!! It’s definitely so perfect for summer date nights!
August 6, 2019 @ 3:21 pm
Isn’t it the best!? I love it!
August 5, 2019 @ 9:27 pm
Can’t go wrong with white for date night this such a cute summer date night outfit!
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Xx, Jerrieal
August 6, 2019 @ 3:20 pm
I agree! Can’t go wrong with white ever! 😉
August 5, 2019 @ 11:43 pm
What a great summer date night dress! I love how its the opposite of a little black dress. ☺️
August 6, 2019 @ 3:20 pm
Yes!! Me too! White is definitely my favorite color in general so it was perfect! 🙂
August 7, 2019 @ 12:57 am
Generally people wear red or black for date night, but you wore white which looks perfect for summer date night. You look very cool and stylish.
August 7, 2019 @ 6:07 am
Yes, agreed!! I always like to be unique, and since white is my very favorite color it worked out perfectly! 🙂
August 7, 2019 @ 2:11 am
That’s the perfect vacation dress to bring with you to Bali! It’s very dainty and romantic. Work it girl!
Sara Kelley
Cruelty-free Fashion + Beauty Writer
http://www.mindovermango
August 7, 2019 @ 6:06 am
Thanks so much, girl! I actually wore this dress in good ol’ Atlanta, but it would be perfect for a tropical trip as well!
August 13, 2019 @ 8:41 am
You look gorgeous and I LOVE that purse!!! SO cute.
August 13, 2019 @ 6:57 pm
You’re the sweetest, Taylor! Thank you!