Winter Date Night Outfits: From Casual to Elegant

a man and a woman on a date during winter

Key Takeaways

  • Date nights during winter leave women struggling to balance cute, chic outfits with the chilly weather.
  • Casual and formal dates each require their own attire, meaning women need relaxed and sophisticated options that will keep them warm.
  • Try different outfit combinations that explore layered dresses and tunics with leggings and thigh-high boots.

What to Wear on a Date in Winter

Whether it’s a first date with your crush or a weekly date night with your spouse, finding the perfect winter date night outfit can be a challenge. You want to ensure you’re warm throughout the date (unless stealing your date’s jacket is part of the plan), but you also want to look great. So how can you have both?

Vickie’s Gifts is here with winter date night outfit ideas that make you shine. Browse our top ensembles for formal and casual date nights, as well as everything in between!

Casual Winter Date Night Outfits

You may be looking for a winter date night outfit that’s appropriate for a daytime coffee or a night at the movies. For these relaxed activities, check out our favorite winter date night outfit inspiration.

1. Cropped Sweater + Jeans

model wearing a pink striped sweater with jeans and a pink purse

Channel cozy vibes when you’re out and about! A cute, patterned sweater with a cropped hem allows you to show off your waist and legs while staying warm. Pair this top with jeans and knee-high boots to layer on the warmth.

Want to add accessories? You can instantly glam up this winter date night outfit with a cropped fur coat and a structured leather purse!

2. Skirt + Leggings + Blouse

Looking for a winter date night outfit idea that’s a little more flirty? A skirt is the perfect choice! It’s fun without being too formal, and you can layer it with leggings or fleece-lined tights to stay ultra cozy. Keep your look preppy with a button-up blouse and play with proportion when you layer on a trench coat.

Formal Date Night Outfit Ideas

Wondering what to wear on a date in winter when you’re heading to a fancy restaurant or elegant venue? Sweater dresses, fur outerwear, and satin skirts will be your best friends!

1. Sweater Dress + Tall Boots

model wearing a sweater dress with tall boots

You might think this look is too cold, but we promise it's the perfect winter date night outfit for a fancy restaurant. Sweater dresses are thicker than summer or spring styles and come in a variety of designs. Wool-lined tights are incredibly warm and offer a sheer look that makes them seem as thin as traditional tights. You’ll definitely be warm enough to throw on a pair of tall boots or heels and head out the door!

2. Slip Skirt + Faux Fur Jacket

We love this winter date night outfit because it uses two contrasting textures in one look. It’s also a great choice for cold weather because slip skirts typically have longer hemlines that will protect any exposed skin from winter breezes. Wear a basic top and layer on a faux fur jacket for a snuggle-worthy feel and elevated look.

Make sure you choose a pair of heels in a neutral color to match your skirt and top!

Find Outfit Inspiration at Vickie’s Gifts

Looking for more winter date night outfit inspiration? Check out the Vickie’s Gifts blog for additional ensemble options and styling tips!

Koti Lindsey

Koti Lindsey is the second-generation owner of Vickie’s Gifts in Roscoe. She was heavily involved in the business from its opening in 1998. When her mother, Vickie Haynes, was ready to retire, she purchased the business from her in May 2014. In her 10 years as the owner of Vickie’s Gifts, Koti has won awards for her creative displays and has been recognized in publications such as Texas Monthly Magazine, Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine, Gift Beat, and Museums and More Magazines not only for her unique displays in store but for her efforts on social media and community involvement as well. She has done features on local news and Texas talk shows for publishing her cookbook, education, and gift-giving. Koti is married to Cole Lindsey and is the proud mother of five children. Koti’s love for the Lord is at the center of all that she does. She strives to create an experience at Vickie’s Gifts that is about more than shopping!