When it comes to date-night dressing, you can always fall back on a flirty little dress or a favorite top and dark pair of skinnies. Still, there's always an opportunity to try something different, and the past 24 hours have turned up plenty of inspiration for out-of-the-box styling. From Blake Lively proving a turtleneck can be sexy and chic, to Jessica Alba's stunning take on lamé and Amal Clooney's splash of leopard, we're loving what these ladies wore for nights out on the town. Plus, we've got intel on what one famous reality sister wore out today, and it might be the freshest idea for a Valentine's Day date outfit that we've seen recently.
Jessica caught Saint Laurent's fall '16 menswear show in Los Angeles last night looking totally ready to pop out for drinks and dancing after. She played with one of this spring's sexiest little trends—the slip dress—but turned it rock-n-roll by opting for a floor-length style in a stagelight-bright metallic. A classic black leather jacket finished off the look.
Prepare to reconsider when and where the turtleneck is appropriate. The staple has been steadily creeping its way into the shopping mainstream, but it's still mostly regarded as as prim piece for layering or keeping cozy on weekend days at home. Blake cast an entirely different light on the piece in this Chanel couture dress, with the high neckline appearing as the epitome of chic. Recreate sans runway items by tucking a knit into your own embellished skirt or layering one over a sequined cocktail dress.
Amal took advantage of an airport moment to make a major style statement, picking mid-calf leopard-print boots to add a jolt of something extra to her otherwise all-black look (notwithstanding the jaunty camel cap, a hue echoed by the base shade of her shoes). It took something seriously eye-catching to distract us from her Altuzarra bag, but the boots managed to pull it off. The takeaway? Bold accessories turn closet basics into a wow-worthy look.
If you're wistful for the days of little white dresses, please pay attention to what Kylie Jenner pulled together when leaving her New York City hotel this morning. The floaty, lacy LWD is definitely summer-appropriate, but by replacing flat sandals with sexy over-the-knee boots and pulling on a tailored topper, the delicate dress is ready for significantly chillier temps. (P.S.: That dress looks like it's the one from their new collection; pre-order it here).
If you're still on the hunt for more cool winter date ideas, consider Adriana Lima's steamy take on the naked dress.
