42 Perfect Date-Night Dresses That Will Get You Out of Your Dating Slump

Let's be real: The process of dating can be either delightful or downright draining. No matter your age, where you live, or who you choose to court, chances are you've experienced dating fatigue at some point—frankly, I don't blame you! It takes a ton of effort to plan a date, and despite our best efforts we all likely have had one (or many) bad dates before that make you want to skip going out altogether. Even if you've been lucky enough to already find your person or have a great group of friends, making time for a special night out isn't always easy. You not only have to carve out space on your calendar but choosing what to do is anotther challenge. Do you go to the ballet? Splurge on concert tickets? Spend the afternoon at an art museum? Or try to get a reservation at a buzzy restaurant? The options are seemingly endless.
And then there's possibly the most overwhelming aspect of all: choosing what to wear. With so much pressure surrounding the process, it's easy to see why so many would fall into a dating slump. Luckily for all of us, there's one simple solution: dresses. When you don't want to spend hours trying to pick out an outfit a pretty dress can be your saving grace. So, in an effort to help you get your groove back, I've taken to rounding up some of the 42 best date-night dresses at various price points to show how this simple wardrobe item can make the process of dating so much more delightful. Get ready to redownload your dating apps, light up the group chat, or clear your calendar because you'll want to make plans after you see these dresses…

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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