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The Perfect: Summer Date Night
Gather this outfit—and these extras—for an A+ warm weather evening.
Welcome to "The Perfect," ELLE.com's weekly roundup, where we lay out exactly what you'll need for the perfect outfit, shopping list, Saturday night, or whatever it may be. In a shopping landscape where the options are endless, consider it a complete snapshot of must-haves.
The perfect date night has a few commonalities: a great outfit, perfect accessories, and something major to do. (Oh, and someone decent to join you.) From the little details to the bigger, logistical items (train through wine country anyone?), there's a perfect suggestion, below.
Dress
Make the most of a night out, sartorially speaking, with a NSFW cut.
Milly Addison Dress, $425; milly.com
Perfume
The right scent—this one pairs lily of the valley, jasmine, and green notes with wood, pepper of Akigalawood and patchouli—immediately transforms your mood. Pack a mini version for a mid-date refresh.
Miu Miu Eau de Parfum Set, $110; nordstrom.com
Heels
Take a barely-there silhouette and add striking details for a sexy touch.
Alaïa Ankle-Strap Sandals, $1,290; barneys.com
Hotel
Abandon the ordinary, a.k.a. your bedroom, for a night somewhere luxe that may or may not involve room service.
Gramercy Park Hotel, gramercyparkhotel.com
Bracelet
Flip the idea of a ball and chain on its head with a gilded take on the metaphor.
Tiffany & Co. HardWear Wrap Bracelet, $6,500; tiffany.com
Lip Color
For color that's still kissable, try a two-for-one pot (a few swirls work on your cheeks, too) that leaves skin looking moisturized to boot.
Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint, $36; nordstrom.com
Bag
Shrunken down to smaller proportions, a structured bag is ready for after-hours action.
Gucci Sylvie Mini Chain-Trimmed Bag, $2,250; net-a-porter.com
Train
You could stick to dinner-and-a-movie. Option B: A train ride complete with on-board apps and wine tastings, culminating in dinner at a vineyard.
Napa Valley Wine Train; winetrain.com
Wine
For date night at home or a glass before heading out, a smooth summer red is a real crowd pleaser.
Ciu Ciu Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, ciuciuvini.it
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