Date Night Outfits for Early Fall

My husband and I were heading out for a date over Labor Day weekend and I had a pretty hard time deciding on an outfit.  Here in New England we're already starting to feel that crisp cool air that signifies the start of fall but temperatures can still be pretty warm and sunny during the day.  Our date was starting in the afternoon so I wanted an outfit that could handle both warmish and cool temps.  



Here are just a few I debated between:

I found this light-weight sweater at Macy's this summer when I went shopping with my mom.  It's soft and I love the pink color with the little side tie.  Paired with jeans and some flip flops it's that perfect blend of warm and cool. 
Similar Sweater/ Style and Co. Curvy Jeans
I love the off the shoulder top I found on Amazon paired with my colored lacy tank and a pair of my favorite JC Penney jeans.  I loved this outfit but thought it might be too warm.  Paired with a colorful scarf this look is perfect for fall!
Off the Shoulder Top/ Jeans 
I've had this top for years and I was so glad I hung onto it (and that it if perfectly again!).  The side runches are so flattering and I love all the shiny sequins and jewels around the neck. With the same JC Penny Jeans and these flip flops, I was quite comfy... but really wanted something with more color.



This off the shoulder blouse is one of my favorite purchases from Amazon.  It's cute and stylish and perfect for those in-between fall and spring temps.  I paired it with my favorite Style and Co. Curvy Jeans and a pair of black booties I bought last year; but the black booties are so big my feet are sliding all around and since I wore almost this exact same outfit for our last date night, I decided to try something else.


In case you haven't realized by now I only have two pairs of pants that fit right now!  My JC Penny and my Style and Co. Jeans are the only ones small enough for me to still wear.  It's a good problem to have but we already talked about spending part of our date night at the mall so I can find some more fall clothes.

I also found this shirt on sale at Macy's when I went birthday shopping. Paired with my JC Penney jeans and some new boots this is the outfit I finally settled on!


Comments

  1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeSeptember 8, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    I love all of your tops! They all look adorable! I like shopping at Macys and JCPenney, too! Looks like you've loss a lot of weight from how you look in some of your previous pictures! Congrats!

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    1. Mother of 3September 9, 2019 at 5:45 AM

      Thank you! I have lost about 30 lbs. so far and have 15 or so left to go before reaching my goal. I feel so great!

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  2. lil desiquaSeptember 8, 2019 at 4:13 PM

    I definitely read the title and thought this was going to be date night ideas for Fall, but I like this version too! Great choices! I love slouchy, off the shoulder tops- they're so comfortable while still being cute. JC Penney has been killing it with fashion lately- Blue just bought a bunch of jeans and flannel shirts during their Labor Day Sale and now I'm sad I missed out!

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    1. Mother of 3September 9, 2019 at 5:46 AM

      Oooh! I can see how that would be confusing; thanks for drawing my attention to that. I'll have to update my title!

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  3. JeanieSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:23 AM

    They're all good choices! I hate shopping for jeans, or really shopping period! Three cheers on NEEDING to!

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    1. Mother of 3September 9, 2019 at 9:04 AM

      Thank you! I don't enjoy shopping for jeans and tend to buy a lot more tops than bottoms but I really do need to and somehow it's not so bad when I'm searching for smaller sizes. ;)

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 9, 2019 at 9:12 AM

    Haha, I also thought it was going to be about ideas for date nights! But these are all great outfits!

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    1. Mother of 3September 9, 2019 at 4:39 PM

      Well, now I'll just have to write a date night ideas for fall post too!! Sorry about that..

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  5. Lindsay's Sweet WorldSeptember 9, 2019 at 11:44 AM

    I love the top you ended up wearing! The color is beautiful and I love all of the other details - off the shoulder, ruffles, and buttons. SO feminine and pretty!

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    1. Mother of 3September 9, 2019 at 4:39 PM

      That's ultimately why I chose it too. I just love those ruffled sleeves and know it will be too cold soon to wear them...

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  6. Andrea NineSeptember 11, 2019 at 4:44 PM

    I am so happy you linked this up with our Style Six today! I love all of those outfits especially the top that ties on the side! You look incredible!

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  7. Sarah ShaneyfeltSeptember 12, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    I love that pink top on you!!! The color and fit are both so flattering on you!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  8. a little bit of emilySeptember 16, 2019 at 1:23 PM

    An off the shoulder top is definitely a great way to go when it's still a little warmer than 'fall' weather!

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