Date Night: Casual

Happy November (Movember, No-Shave November, etc...) everybody.  How are those manly beards coming along thus far?  I hope all of you are coming down from your candy buzz from Halloween and are enjoying the fall/winter weather.  I missed all of you...except for a couple of you.

Anyways, who doesn't like a nice date night with their honey bun*?  I sure do.  The pure joy one feels on payday, when there is nothing but money to spend (we can dream can't we?), is hard to overtop.  However, with every date night one must ask one's self: "What do I wear on this date night in order to make my honey bun* feel like she picked a winner?"  It is a question we should, nay must, ask ourselves prior to any evening out on the town.

There are different levels of date nights: from take-out in pajama's, all the way up to a fancy night out at the outback steakhouse in a 19-piece suit.  However, I'd like to specifically dive into the fashion of a casual date night: where looking good intersects with fashion function.  First, some general rules for date nights of all kinds:

1. Shower, preferably within the last 24 hours
2. Brush yo' teef
3. Deodorant and other various smell good items are a nice touch
4. Smile (don't be a grumpy punk)

Now, lets look at a specific casual date night example and sift through what made it magical.

Setting: A local mexican restaurant with a nice outdoor patio (you need to know what types of places your honey bun* loves).  Clear skies and early evening (about 30 minutes before sunset): warm, but not too hot ==> ideal for chillin'

Garb: A nice bold shirt is always a good choice on a casual date.  Your honey bun* needs to know that you are confident in yourself and in your relationship.  Black is always slimming, plus Toy Story is always a good conversation starter.  Side note: don't be afraid to wear a shirt that was given to you by your mother-in-law (aka honey bun* mama), chances are, she knows a thing or two about fashion. (Not pictured: gym shorts and flip-flops  ==> good options when you're in a rush)

Result: A wonderful date night with your honey bun*.  Smiles and laughs all around.  Both you, and your relationship come out winners.

Bonus: You're probably thinking "Wow that is the single coolest T-Shirt I have ever seen!". But wait, there's more: Its a Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirt! Comes in very handy for your walk back to the car underneath the romantic moon light.  This is where fashion meets function, and most importantly, where you become your honey bun's* hero.  You're welcome.

*Disclaimer: For your personal health and welfare, please consult with your honey bun before referring to them as your honey bun