DAY DATE ESSENTIALS

When temperatures start to rise and daylight hours extend, convincing loved ones to get together while the sun is up is no hard feat. As we begin our entrance into yet another cluster of holidays, and spring outfits become non-optional, it’s best to remember that daytime events are catnip for photo opportunities. Bring on the pastel palettes and open-toed slingbacks because this week we are sharing some of our favorite day date outfit combinations.

Upscale Outing

Picnics, walks in the park, whatever it is, we want to look our best. Babydoll dresses can help. With the resurgence of girlish aesthetics (ballet-core, coquette chic, the “light feminine” style…take your pick) alongside overwhelmingly positive reviews of recent Rodarte shows, Selkie apparel, and spring 2023 trend predictions, leaning into whimsical ensembles is sure to impress any crowd.

Below, we’ve listed some of our top picks for those seeking further inspiration.

Dress: ROCOCO SAND - TASSEL TIE SHOULDER TIERED MINI DRESS

Shoes: MARION PARKE - STEFI 70MM WEDGE SANDALS

Dress: SELKIE - THE CUPCAKE DRESS

Shoes: RENE CAOVILLA - 105MM STRAUSS SNAKE ANKLE WRAP SANDALS


In-Vogue Indoors

The warm weather is certainly not a guarantee that you will be spending your afternoon catching rays. Seeing as the creative departments of fashion houses this season have been working overtime to present their very best post-covid, establishing an at-home approved look for casual meet-ups can be a stress-free activity.

Scroll down for some on-trend options.

Top: ALTUZARRA - AMANI LACE-UP SIDES SLEEVELESS CROP SWEATER

Bottoms: TRIARCHY - HIGH RISE WIDE LEG JEANS

Shoes: FERRAGAMO - ORIA GANCINI LEATHER FLAT SANDALS

Top: SECRET MISSION - CELIA SURPLICE PEPLUM TOP

Bottoms: BRUNELLO CUCINELLI - FLUID LINEN TWILL PULL ON BIAS CUT MAXI SKIRT

Shoes: PAIGE DANY - KNOTTED STRAPPY FLAT SANDALS



FEATURED

SELKIE

The Moonlight Dress

This modern-day rococo Moonlight dress was inspired by desserts, holiday ballets, and late night lawn parties under moonlit tents, where champagne is poured freely, big hair is piled into royal sculptures and faces are painted with pink blush and fake moles. Pass the mini sandwiches and cakes and get ready to skinny dip in fountains.

RENE CAVOILLA

105mm Strauss Snake Ankle-Wrap Sandals

Rene caovilla strappy satin and suede sandals with strass embellishments. 4.25 in / 105 mm stiletto heel. square-cut open toe. iconic snake-shaped spiral ankle-wrap strap. signature glittered outsole. made in italy.

MARION PARKE

STEFI 70mm Wedge Sandals

Creative and chic, the Stefi 70 Wedge Sandal in Natural features a raffia-wrapped wedge, and Bombay leather detailed straps.

TRIARCHY

High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Triarchy's Ms. Fonda jeans are a high-rise wide-leg style. Belt loops Button closure Zip fly Front scoop pockets Back patch pockets

ALTUZARRA

Amani Lace-Up Sides Sleeveless Crop Sweater

Altuzarra Amani Lace-Up Sides Sleeveless Crop Sweater Altuzarra "Amani" sweater featuring lace-up sides Crew neckline Sleeveless Slim fit Cropped length Ribbed hem Pullover style.

Brunello Cucinelli

Fluid Linen Twill Pull-On Bias Cut Maxi Skirt

Brunello Cucinelli bias cut skirt in fluid linen twill, designed with a high waist, and falls straight from hip to hem. This elegant skirt is full-length with side slits in a pull-on style.

SECRET MISSION

Celia Surplice Peplum Top

Romantic chiffon floral top designed with a v-neck style and ruffled edges.

VERONICA BEARD

Dodo Woven Leather Crisscross Sandals

A crisscross vamp in braided leather gives our Dodo sandals a chic and sophisticated look. We love wearing these flats with everything from dresses to jeans—they're perfect for elevating every day.

FERRAGAMO

Oria Gancini Leather Flat Sandals

Ferragamo Oria Gancini Leather Flat Sandals Salvatore Ferragamo "Oria" goatskin leather sandals with Gancini bit chain strap

 
 

EXPLORE VANITY STORIES

Abigail Kussow

Somewhere between driving forty-eight minutes to get to the nearest Sephora, and getting a degree in Anthropology, I found myself–-as many of us do– utterly dissatisfied with where I was headed. I would pick up extra hours at the university library because it gave me access to the latest issues Condé Nast had to offer, and I was guilty of the cardinal sin of wearing my favorite pair of sling-back mules in the laboratory. When the novelty of being in academia wore off, I clung to the joy I found in the novels of Joan Didion, and clips of fashion week that trickled down my social media feeds. Hi, I’m Abigail, and like my fellow VS authors, clean beauty and writing are part of the lifestyle. I refuse to divorce myself from monochrome minimalism and subtle plum lipstick. I’m a fervent believer that mascara should be layered on top and bottom. Shoes are just as important as your manicure, and perfume is best when it doesn’t crowd the room. I am the #caférecluse on her 2009-2012 Rachel McAdams aesthetic binge, and I wear it well.

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