My partner and I both lead very busy lives – while we live together, there can be weeks where we only have dinner together once! So in our busy schedules, we like to make time for dates. Sometimes we go out for brunch, or a trip to the beach, or a good old fashioned dinner and a movie. Whether you want to reconnect with your partner, or you’re heading out on a first date, you want to look and feel great, right?

I love a simple black dress, and this shirt dress is a great one to take you from work to date night! The light fabric makes it perfect for summer, and if it’s starting to get chilly then you can just pop on a printed kimono. If you want to nip in the fabric to highlight your waist, use a wide black belt.

Meeting up for after work drinks or heading out for a quiet Sunday pub lunch? This outfit is the perfect combination of soft and feminine with a bit of rock chic, and I could see myself wearing it on so many different occasions. I think that’s a sign that it will be a great wardrobe addition, don’t you?
