Summer Date Ideas

By Stacy Wells — June 18, 2012

Is that new relationship warming up? Need to add some heat to your love life? Just looking for a lil’ fun this summer? These summer date ideas are just what you need for your summer of love!

Throw on your Dr. Scholls Jamies, get out of the deadbeat club and go on an athletic summer date (conjures up all sorts of ripped guy images)! You don’t need to be in great shape to share a ride a tandem bike, hit a few golf or tennis balls…for rollerblading, okay maybe you should at least have balance. However, if you need some pointers on how to hold your racket, club or even someone to lean on for blading balance…that’s why your brought the date – right? This Athleta Scramble Skort is one summer date look that won’t let you down ~ comfy & covering yet flirty & fun! Tanks are a must for a summer date, like this Old Navy Active Padded Cami (with some much appreciated support). Throw a Go-Getter Hoodie in your New Balance LUFTC SackPack in case of a chilly breeze. Keep on eye on how your date makes your heart race with this Ft4f Watch by Polar ~ you can also monitor your calories burned…the type of exercise (or exertion) that cause the ‘burn’ can be your little secret! Can’t come up with better summer date ideas than getting a bit overheated with that special guy in your life – hot, sweaty possibilities are endless!

Al Fresco dining is one of the summer date ideas that works for anyone, anywhere, anytime! Picnics are romantic by day but especially by night. Eating al fresco, at your local mom & pop eatery or out on that big deck at the bayside fish place, is delightful! Stroll along the picturesque streets of your hometown arm in arm with that special guy, enjoying the light scent of summer flowers and the caressing warmth of summer! Choose a barely-there dress for any of these Al Fresco summer date ideas ~ sexy Rory Beca Bondi Basi Wrap Dress, Tie-Dyed Dress with Halter, or the classic tank lines of the Ella Moss Girl’s Best Friend Hi Lo Maxi Dress with the flirty hemline (draws the eye up your leg yet still lets you sit pretty for a picnic). Next, choose the shoe style that fits your destination ~ casual comfort FERGALICIOUS Symbolize Sandals (far right) & Franco Sarto Women’s Kashmir (open toe heel center right), flowery Ros Hommerson Danger, classics that let you show off your dress MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS MK Flex Low Pump (left bottom) and Coloriffics Annie Shoes (right center bottom) or all out there YES PLEASE! Badgley Mischka Wayde Shoes! Be careful…Al Fresco summer date ideas have the potential to melt away your resistance with the sweet romance of summer settings.

Want the best summer date ideas for enchanting summer evenings? Hit the Heights! Most towns and cities have that special date night spot with the ‘most romantic view of the city’ ~ be it the Seattle Space Needle, the Empire State Building, or one of the “top of the town” type lounges or restaurants (often found in hotels…Marriott’s The View in San Fran comes to mind). Start this hot summer date with a wardrobe basic black skirt like the Bandage Bodycon Mini Skirt. Add a top that fits your style, like these: Belted Safari Tube Top, Chiffon Panel Swing Tank, Slit Sleeve Bubble Silk Tie Top, Silk Cage Shoulder Collared Shirt. Killer summer sandals are a must (Left: Rachel Zoe Stevie High Sandals, Right: Martinez Valero Cameo Shoes). Accessorize with flash of jewelry (Left: Oversized Line Bracelet, Right: Indigo Line Bracelet) and a classic clutch (J. Furmani Pleated Satin Flap Clutch) and you’re good to go for almost any of your summer date ideas…Hit The Heights tonight!