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Ahead,see eight intentional dinner date outfit ideas, complete with tips from a fashion expert.

According to Bellman, creating unexpected styling juxtapositions is another way to make a standout dinner date outfit.

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The coordinated, personality-filled ensemble that Madison Bailey achieved above is utterly swoon-worthy.

That’s a good problem to haveand it doesn’t have to be so complicated.

Effortless Edge

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Headed somewhere more dive-y and want to make an ultra-cool impression?

Madison Bailey wears a leopard print mini dress, belt, coat, black handbag, and sheer pointed-toe boots

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Pair yours with bow heels and some statement earrings for a sweet yet modern ensemble.

Coquette Vampire

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There’s something utterly seductive aboutvampire energy, don’t you think?

Give a broodingall-black ensemblea sweet streak with a few dainty details throughouthere, Elle Fanning opts for bows.

Laufey wears a pinstriped button-down, black mini skirt, burgundy strappy Mary Janes, and white knee socks

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Suki Waterhouse wears a white gown with metallic gather, double-breasted white trench coat, white clutch, and pink gem jewelry

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Towa Bird wears a graphic tee, tie, leather trench, jeans, and silver jewelry

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Lauren Chan wears a denim high-low jacket, denim capris, and white cross-strap open-toed shoes

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Chloe Lukasiak wears a ruffled floral dress, pink bow heels, and gold earrings

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Elle Fanning wears a black dress with ribboned waist, open-toe bow heels, black sunglasses, and hair bow

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Paloma Elsesser wears a colorful sundress, black strappy sandals, large hoop earrings, and pendant necklace

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