If you’re after an amazing date night dress, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve searched for the most head turning dresses on the virtual high-street. Whether you’re shopping for a special anniversary dinner or you’re just looking for ideas for a first date, hopefully you’ll find what you’re looking for.
We’ve leaned into the idea of romance with red dresses, sexy thigh-splits and luxurious black party dresses. You might want to dress your sexiest, but if you’re about to go on a date with someone new, you might not be ready for cut-outs, bodycon and sheer fabric. Hopefully we’ve found a nice mix of styles that will inspire your date night outfit.
How we chose the best date night dresses
- Accommodating different ages: Trying to find date night dresses to cater for all age groups is no mean feat. Whether you’re a 20-something, a 30-something, a 40-year-old, or in your fifties (or older!), hopefully you’ll find a dress within the mix for your date.
- Price: Some of the date night dresses are on sale, some are quite the splurge, and some are your even stocked on Amazon. We can only give you ideas for your date night look, and you can figure out if it matches your budget. We’ve gone for affordable options from ASOS, Zara, New Look and Boohoo.
- Dressy vs Casual: Do we think all dates are at lavish restaurants or fancy five-star hotels? No. We’re quite aware that you might want to wear a dress with tights and boots because you’re going to Nando’s, but we wanted this feature to look as classy and Pinterest-worthy as possible. A lot of these dresses can be styled up in a more casual way, but the majority are to be worn as evening wear attire.
Celebrity date night fashion inspiration
© Getty ImagesThe best date night dresses for a hot date
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Karen Millen Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK 6 – 14
Shipping: £4.99 Standard Delivery or free with Karen Millen Premier
Returns: £2 within 28 days or free with Karen Millen Premier
A tuxedo dress makes for a super sexy date night dress. And this one comes in plenty of colours!
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Nadine Merabi Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK XS-XXXL
Shipping: £6 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £350
Returns: Within 14 days
The Kyle is new to Nadine Merabi’s portfolio. The black mini is crafted from black velvet lace fabric with a nude lining. Team with the sexiest shoes you own!
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River Island Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK 6 – 22
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free on orders over £50
Returns: Free within 28 days
River Island’s satin dress is modest yet modern, proving you don’t have to buy something super revealing for a date. This dress could be worn time and time again.
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New Look Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK 6 – 20
Shipping: £2.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: Free returns in store or £2.50 via post within 28 days
This dress could is a glamorous option for a hot date. The ruched side detail keeps it from looking too formal, but the thigh split detail amps up the sex appeal. The ruched detail ensures this will be a flattering fit.
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M&S Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK 8-20
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £60
Returns: Free within 35 days
M&S has a whole host of dresses but they’re usually a lot more casual, and evening wear isn’t a huge focus. But that’s not to say that it’s not there. There are plenty to shop online, from their own brands, as well as other retailers stocked on the site.
This textured red dress ticks a lot of boxes for a hot date night look.
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Amazon Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK S – XXL
Shipping: Free with Amazon Prime (although varies from product to product)
Returns: Free within 30 days
Amazon has a collection of date night dresses to shop, including this super sexy Skims-esque camisole dress.
The slinky fit and the spaghetti straps keep this dress in strict date night territory.
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ASOS Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK 6 – 16
Shipping: Free
Returns: Free within 30 days
This Bardot dress from Vesper is a great date night option. The design features a maxi length and Bardot detail.
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Rat & Boa Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK XXS – XXL
Shipping: Free Standard Delivery
Returns: Within 30 days
Cut to a slim fitting shape with exaggerated sleeves and a sweetheart neckline that is knotted across the front; the ‘Magnolia’ is feminine and floral with an edge of fierce.
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Boohoo Date Night Dress
Sizes available: UK 8 – 16
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free with Boohoo premier
Returns: Free within 28 days
For those looking for a stylish, yet formal, dress to wear to a date with your other half, we have found it. This ruffle sleeve dress features a fitted upper body and tie detail at the back.
Meet the expert
© Antonia KraskowskiAntonia Kraskowski is a freelance Fashion Editor & Stylist with over 18 years of experience in the industry. Having worked for titles including Easy Living, Glamour and Vogue New Markets, Antonia went on to work in the fast-paced world of newspapers and weekly magazines, becoming Fashion Editor at Express Newspapers and Magazines, a role she held for five years before going freelance. Her career has seen Antonia travel the world, shooting across the globe, styling campaigns for brands ranging from Ben Sherman and DKNY to Wallis.
