When it comes to date night, John and I aren’t hard to please; give us a fish and chip supper, a bottle of fizz (be it Dandelion & Burdock, or Cava) throw in a good night of television and we’re happy to stay in. It’s not that we don’t enjoy going out, it’s just not something we do often. When we do go out, I face the inevitable question of what to wear. What do you wear when going out is no longer whiling away the small hours in clubs and bars, but a slightly more subdued, sometimes classier affair?
Date Night Dressing
With the seemingly early arrival of summer, John decided that we were going out. “Like, out out?” I asked, adding an emoji of shock. To which, he replied with a thumbs up sending my head spinning with a multitude of outfit conundrums: tights or no tights, coat or jacket, heels or flats? How could dressing be so hard? Thankfully, before I could answer myself, the postman arrived, bringing with him my new ASOS ‘Long Time’ ballet flats. With metallic heart shapes adorning the front, how could this not be divine intervention? 
So, I chose Radley’s Clerkenwell medium zip-top grab bag from their handbag collection simply because of its classic style and colour. Described as coral, it’s a bright, summery mix of orange and pink. Inside, the bag has a grosgrain lining, two slip pockets for a phone and a purse. Like any leather bag, it’s definitely an investment piece but its size means it could be worn for date night or day to day wear. I’m definitely enjoying a change of style and wonder where this new ladylike style approach will lead!
What do you wear for date night?
