Love is in the air people 💖. We know that the dating scene has changed significantly over the years and that going to movies and dinner is just not cutting it anymore. Couples are looking for a little more excitement and adventure these days. So, in the spirit of love, We have come up with 5 unique date ideas with outfit inspo so you can be lookin’ like fine wine 😉🍷.
Market Date Treasure Hunt:
Okay, this is simply the BEST (and our personal favourite) date idea. We all agree that markets are great, right? But after about an hour, you feel like you’ve pretty much seen it all. Spice up your market date with a treasure hunt!
So, the idea is that you split up and each person buys a bunch of items for the other based on certain parameters. Now of course, a market only has a limited range of items and may not have exactly what you need, but the fun is in the challenge.
Here are a few parameters to help you out:
1) Your partner’s favourite drink 🍹
2) Your partner’s favourite snack 🍓
3) Your partner’s favourite colour 🌈
4) Something that reminds you of them 💡
5) An everyday thing your partner could use 🔧
Suggested outfit: It's My Party Dress - Black Floral
And here are a few of our personal favourite markets:
- The Field Market (Field & Study Park, 11 Louise Ave, Parkmore, Sandton)
- The Linden Market (45 Thomas Bowler St, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Randburg)
- The Rosebank Rooftop Market (50 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg)
Outdoor Picnic Date but Make It Classy:
There is NOTHING less romantic than organising a picnic with your S.O. and it being crowded and you having to do all the work! For those of you who like going to the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens for Valentines day, please take our advice and stay far away. It is seriously not worth it!
The best thing you can do is take a bit of a drive and pay for a curated picnic experience. Trust us, the extra effort is TOTALLY worth it. Here are 3 picnic spots that offer a peaceful, romantic experience without you having to lift a finger:
1. Ground the Venue in Muldersdrift:
Take a small road trip out to Ground the Venue in Muldersdrift and enjoy a quiet, romantic picnic in the heart of nature. You pay about R450 for two of you and received the most beautiful and delicious basket. The great thing is, they offer a number of different options for picnics and the venue is just stunning! Click here to see for yourself.
Suggested outfit: Dancing Queen Halter Dress
2. Toadberry Hall in Krugersdorp:
Suggested outfit: Puffy Sleeve Dress - Blue Tie Dye
3. Kievits Kroon Wine Estate in Pretoria
Suggested Outfit: Melissa Dress - Black
Cosy, Indoor Fort Date:
If you’re looking for an intimate night in, then a movie night is the way to go. To impress your date, consider adding a little zest to your night. If you have never made a cosy fort in your life you are missing out babe! Here is a tutorial to show you how.
What you’ll need:
- String
- Clothes Pegs
- A sh*t ton of blankets and pillows
- Popcorn and snacks (Tip: order a Date Factory box for an extra special touch)
- Your movie of choice
- Your Differently loungewear set ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Suggested Outfit: Loungewear Pants & Top - Peach
Raspberry Picking Date at The Field Berry Farm:
Okay, how cute is this idea? What could be more romantic than walking through a field of pretty pink raspberries with your S.O.? The answer is NOTHING, nothing is more romantic!
The nice thing about raspberry picking is that it’s a pretty simple date activity and doesn’t require much planning or preparation. Entrance is only R40 per person and you can get a whole kg of berries for R130! Plus, this would be the ideal opportunity to wear your Differently It's My Party Dress - Tangerine 👀. Need we say more! Click here to find out more info.
Outfit Suggestion: It's My Party Dress - Tangerine
Couple’s Photoshoot Date at Dreambox:
This is loads of fun and such a great ice-breaker! Dreambox has a bunch of photo booths with some crazy backdrops. Warning: this may be the most epic date you’ll ever go on. Dreambox also provides you with the perfect opportunity to get fun and flirty with your date.
Now for the hard part, what should you wear? Because there are a variety of backdrops and scenes, you and your date could bring a variety of your favourite outfits and change into them at the venue.
Outfit recommendations:
1. Feminine Outfit: Over The Top Cami - Lace
2. Party Outfit: Disco Mesh Dress - Black Swirl
3. Classy Outfit: Double Collar Cotton Shirt, Over The Top Cami - Sheer & Formal Flare Pants
Now go on you love birds, be flirty and free! If you do end up taking our date suggestions and outfit ideas, please leave a comment or tag us on Instagram and tell us how they went.
Written by Genevieve Lobban
Content Unicorn
