(Elizabeth Lippman)
(Elizabeth Lippman)
(Elizabeth Lippman)
(Elizabeth Lippman)
Romantic row-boating
HowAboutWe users propose park dates, like this one, twice as often during the spring and summer months compared to the rest of the year. To get your sea legs, opt for nautical stripes and enjoy a serene day on the lake.
ON HER: Top, $198 at Tibi, 120 Wooster St.; Pants, $69.90 at Zara; Flats, $98 at vincecamuto.com; Panama hat, $58 at cuyana.com; Earrings, $115 at margaretelizabeth.com; Wood bangle, $55 at rosenasammi.com; Rope bracelet, $58 at kieljamespatrick.com. ON HIM: AG Jeans T-shirt, $98 at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.; Shorts, $158 at Steven Alan Annex, 103 Franklin St.; Shoes, $65 at aldoshoes.com; Sunglasses, $160 at Emporio Armani, 410 West Broadway.
Museum mingling
Can’t take the heat? A museum date is perfect for those blistering-hot or rainy days — and New Yorkers post more cultural dates than singles in any other major city in the US, according to HowAboutWe. Match the art in a sleek confetti-print skirt!
ON HER: Tank, $205 at Zimmermann, 87 Mercer St.; Skirt, $425 at cynthia-rowley.com; Wedges, $95.40 at United Colors of Benetton, 601 Fifth Ave.; Miu Miu sunglasses, $250 at Sunglass Hut, 596 Broadway; Earrings, $95 at evahanusova.com; Necklace, $25 at wanderlustandco.com; Bangles, $59.99 for a set of six at rosenasammi.com; Bag, $228 at aimeekestenberg.com. ON HIM: HUGO Hugo Boss T-shirt, $70 at Bloomingdale’s; Shorts, $50 at frankandoak.com; Shoes, $60 at keds .com; Sunglasses, $190 at oakley.com.
Wheel-y woo-worthy
Biking is the fourth most-suggested date activity in the city, according to HowAboutWe, and flirty floral shorts are feminine but practical for a day of zipping around on two wheels. A checkered top adds a pop of color.
ON HER: Sweater, $49.90 at Zara; Shorts, $64 at topshop.com; Shoes, $60 at keds.com; Rowley Eyewear sunglasses, $99 at mrpowerseyewear.com; Bag, $198 at Coach. ON HIM: Shirt, $45 at frankandoak.com; Shorts, $60 at topman.com; Shoes, $45 at vans.com; Sunglasses, $99, similar styles at eyebobs.com.
Swing and a kiss
Nothing screams “summer” like catching a baseball game, and one of the top 10 most popular summer dates is heading to Yankee Stadium. But no matter which home team you root for, you’ll hit it out of the park in a team tee. (Cracker Jack not included.)
ON HER: Victoria Secret PINK tank, $29.50 at mlb.com; Bandeau, $16 at american-apparel.net; Marc by Marc Jacobs shorts, $168 at Bloomingdale’s; Espadrilles, $42 at soludos.com; Bag, $39.90 at Zara, 666 Fifth Ave.; Aviators, $156 at nike.com.
ON HIM: ’47 Brand T-shirt, $34.99, and cap, $19.99, both at mlb.com; Jeans, $50 at topman.com; Sneakers, $65 at superga-usa.com; Sunglasses, $99 at mrpowerseyewear.com; Baseball glove, $348 at Coach, 595 Madison Ave.
Affectionate al fresco drinking
Central Park is one of the three most popular parks to go on dates in the Big Apple, and a super-fly sundress is ideal for drinking in the warm weather and intoxicating views.
ON HER: PJK dress, $198 at Blooming-dale’s; Heels, $130 at Sam Edelman, 109 Spring St.; Earrings, $8 at charmingcharlie.com; Necklace, $138, and bracelets, $148 each, at robert-achiarella.com; Clutch, $158 at vincecamuto.com. ON HIM: Robert Graham jacket, $598 at Bloomingdale’s; Shirt, $79.50 at United Colors of Benetton; Pants, $44.95 at ae.com; Shoes, $195 at florsheimbyduckie-brown.com.