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Date ideas - absolutely clueless

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mulberrybag · 10/03/2026 14:13

I would really love some help from you wonderful people if possible! I’m mid-forties, with a youngish vibe and currently dating someone a little bit younger. Has been mostly casual meet-ups so far, but next week is a dinner/hotel date and I have zero clue what to wear!
My usual style is -
Work - wide leg trousers, smart platform trainers, shirts
Home - leggings, hoodies, running trainers
Out - wide leg trousers, jumpers, smart jacket, platform trainers
I often get lovely comments from friends that I always look smart/put together, but am really stuck with regards to what to wear for a restaurant/hotel stay that feels like I need to be smarter than the above attire.
The smarter/city ish look is one I’d love to be able to use more but feel like I have no idea how to style a pair of boots with jeans or what jeans/trousers/boots I’d buy.
I always used to rely on sticking a pair of heels on for this occasion but that feels like that option may be dated now ? I’m not a skirt/dress lover so limited options that way.
Thank you for reading my slightly desperate ramble - and thanks for any help too!
(I’m 5’5 & approx 50kgs, tiny boobs & short legs 😆)

OP posts:
MsAlignment · 11/03/2026 14:44

Odd - people are usually falling over themselves to suggest date apparel. 😂

But it’s polite to return to your thread at least once in 24 hours, @mulberrybag

jane182 · 11/03/2026 14:55

Leather jeans!

mulberrybag · 13/03/2026 12:22

Thank you so much@MsAlignment& @jane182so sorry for post and run, managed to smash my phone as well as panicking about this weekend!
Those trousers are beautiful- thank you for your ideas - so appreciated

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MsAlignment · 13/03/2026 21:34

Have a great weekend!

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