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Nearly 25% of people are put off by designer clothing on a date Credits: Social Media
By Kieran Galpin

Nearly 25% of people are put off by designer clothing on a date

By Kieran Galpin

If youre gearing up for Valentines Day date night in your latest designer clothing, you might want to think again after reading the latest survey from BestBettingSites.com.�

If youre one of the 38% of Americans who are planning to step out on Valentines Day, then youll want to know the latest facts and figures to give you a fighting chance. In a survey of 3,000 people, Best Betting Sites discovered that most people dont love an outward display of wealth and luxury.�

Prada shop window on Via della Spiga.
Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe. Credit: Richard I’Anson

Dont flash the cash

As the latest report indicated, 41% of respondents said their perfect Valentines Day outfit was smart casual.�

But, under no circumstances does this mean head-to-toe designer, as 24.7% said this was an instant turn-off. So before you purchase a swanky Armani suit or Victoria Beckham dress, maybe find the middle ground for your big date night.

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Other fashion realms you should definitely stay away from involve athleisure wear, which had the biggest negative reaction at 28.3%. Similarly, respondents were not a fan of Crocs at 24.1% and very large sunglasses at 23.4%.��

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Woman sitting outside a cafe using smartphone, side view. Credit: Guerilla

What is smart casual?

The words smart and casual work in direct opposition to each other, and yet, its a very well-established style of dressing. It seems that the basis of any well-executed smart casual look is the combination of items that would usually belong to either word. For instance, combining blazers with jeans and t-shirts with dress pants.�

Businessman on the way
Young Businessman sitting and working outdoor. Credit: Thitikarn Paothongthai

That said, it’s important to note that it’s not just about throwing random pieces together and keeping your fingers crossed, Adam Cheung wrote in GQ. A suit jacket obviously won’t go with an oversized hoodie (duh), but it’ll work wonders with something like a roll-neck.

The same could be said for our female readers. Take something you might think of as too formal, and slap on some dark denim to bring it down a few levels.�

Style expert Natalie told Women and Home: A popular way to achieve a smart casual look is to pair items of different formality levels.