The summer calls for some fresh—and hot—memories with your S.O., and that involves cute new additions to your wardrobe for all the quality and IG-worthy one-on-one time.
Whatever’s on your must-do date plan, score stellar sartorial points with the newest looks from the Dorothy Perkins Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Below, the most ideal outfit according to your zodiac sign and where to wear it.
Where to wear: Mall for a movie then dinner date
You’re the perfect balance of classic and cool. Look for uncomplicated, transitional pieces you can wear from desk to dinner. Style this zebra-print tie shirt with your fave white linen blazer and trouser set, which will get you movie-date-ready, then finish the look with gold hoop earrings. Here’s a date tip: Watch a movie first so you two have something to talk about over your late dinner.
Where to wear: Weekend market in Salcedo
You’re not one to shy away from standing out from the crowd, but your practical nature will still crave a kind of form-meets-function dressing, like this stone knot front dress. It’s easy and fashionable for when you and your partner walk through the busy aisles of a weekend market, checking out good eats and even better finds. The streamlined silhouette makes this piece easy to move around in at a winding outdoor market. You can wear this with block heels or strappy sandals, and chunky earrings for a chic OOTD.
Where to wear: A food trip in Binondo
Your curiosity likely causes you to switch things up, but that also plays well with your adaptability. Call your lover for a spontaneous food trip to Binondo, where you can experience the food scene and maybe even take a side trip to Intramuros for in-between grub stops. Dress for your food coma with this breezy khaki open-sleeve top that mixes animal prints with a little greenery. Wear this with faded blue jeggings and slip-on sandals so you can food crawl comfortably.
Where to wear: Group culinary class
You’re highly imaginative when it comes to your career and lifestyle, and you’re also known for your tenacity in pursuing what you want out of your life. What you wear should reflect that. Enlist this tiger-print shirt dress when you join a group cooking class to test out your culinary compatibility skills with the BF. Pair this with comfy flats or your trusty white sneakers, and don’t forget to tie your hair into a messy bun for a sexy look—you’re still on a date, after all.
Where to wear: Music festival
Creative and passionate are your key traits, and that often translates in your cool OOTDs. You like to surround yourself with like-minded people in terms of art, music, or just their way of life, and a music and arts festival is where you can do that. You’re not one to shy away from color or festive prints, so let your hair down without sacrificing style in this navy tropical playsuit. Complete the look with a woven or tassel sling bag and cute espadrilles.
Where to wear: Museum
The devil is always in the details for someone as analytical as you, but your practicality doesn’t let you overthink things. When it comes to style, if you like a certain look, you go for it. If you haven’t gone to the National Museum of Natural History yet, then reserve a day to explore it with your S.O. For your outfit, try this flowy and floral wrap dress for a dainty and feminine look. Pack your denim jacket (or hope your date does!) in case it gets chilly.
Where to wear: Cocktails in Poblacion
No matter what you do, you always mean business. You believe that less is more, and when you’re feeling frisky, you know just what to wear for your date to get the idea. A boozy evening calls for this black lace bodycon dress, an LBD that mixes a hint of sexiness with delicate fabrics. Want to add a rebel touch? Wear a motorcycle jacket and a pair of black suede D’orsay pumps to complete the ensemble.
Where to wear: Impromptu brunch in Tagaytay
Loving and passionate as you are, you always make the most of the time you and your beau have together. Got time for a quick trip out of the city? Escape the Manila heat for a breezy brunch in Tagaytay. Dress down this black and yellow floral dress with an oversized jacket and flat sandals when you sip on mimosas and enjoy your brunch together.
Where to wear: A night at the theater
Watching a show at the theater is perfect for someone who has an idealistic personality and enjoys great humor. For one of the more fancy date ideas for, show up in this navy lace skater dress. With a forgiving A-line silhouette, this is a great canvas for stacked bracelets or necklaces to complement the look. Accessorize with a multicolored bag as the focal point to make for a showstopping look even before the final act.
Where to wear: Dinner at a fancy resto
When it comes to dressing, you like it restrained and sophisticated, which is why you enjoy wearing power dresses. For a gorgeous, summer-appropriate look, wear this floral bodycon dress for the perfect day-to-night outfit, especially when you and your date have fancy dinner plans. Wear a loose-fitted blazer to create a more relaxed vibe during the day then slip it off come nighttime.
Where to wear: A sunset stroll
As a creative soul, you like to have a signature in everything you do—or wear. Even the off-beat patterns speak to you, which is why you fall head over heels when you find someone who accepts all your quirks. For a relaxing stroll with your date, enlist a sleeveless solid-colored crop top and a ruffled asymmetric skirt. Wear chunky floral earrings to tie the look together, and it just might be the look that’ll make him steal a photo of you as his new homescreen wallpaper.
Where to wear: A daytrip to the beach
Sometimes, your inner artist makes you crave a mental reset through a trip out of town. Because you're a water sign, the beach is always a good idea to help you relax and gain some clarity. Steal your S.O. for the day for a much-deserved break spent at the beach. Wear this white broderie top with denim shorts, and finish the look with a brightly patterned headscarf and wooden bangles for a carefree, bohemian style.
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