Everyone loves a movie and there’s nothing better than discovering a new favourite film on the big screen. Whether you’re with your friends, family, or a date, the cinema is the perfect, chilled place to hang out with your loved ones and enjoy quality entertainment. When planning to go to the cinema, you may find yourself asking the question, ‘what do people usually wear to the cinema?’ and to that, Standout has the answer.
Thanks to our menswear stylists, we’re here to provide you with the best cinema-ready outfits from top-quality menswear designers, to offer endless outfit inspiration. From comfy-casual sportswear perfect for lounging, to smart-casual, tailored looks perfect for a first date, here at Standout, we work with leading menswear brands to provide you with the very best, on-trend outfits to suit your personal style. Read on to discover a variety of cinema-ready fits available to purchase here at Standout.
What to wear to the Cinema with friends
The cinema is the perfect place to have a low-key hang out with your friends, whether you’re eager to see the new Marvel release, or just want an easy-going plan for the weekend, the cinema is the place to be. When hanging out with your friends there’s usually two main outfit options, the standard casual outfit with your everyday jacket and favourite trainers, or the low-effort, comfy, casual outfit paired with your favourite men’s designer joggers and hoodie combo.
Casual Cinema Outfits for men
A classic casual outfit usually consists of your go-to trousers, your favourite everyday jacket and a stylish pair of trainers to throw-on for the perfect effortless yet stylish outfit. This look is made for those who want an on-trend look that can then take them from the cinema to drinks with the lads afterwards.
Lois Jeans Tejana Corduroy Overshirt,Vans Mini Grade Block T-Shirt, Criminal Damage Manhattan Cargo Trousers and Vans Filmore Decon Suede Trainers
One of the best trouser options to wear to the cinema that ensures you’re comfortable yet still trendy is a pair of cargo trousers, such as the Criminal Damage Manhattan Cargo Trousers. Not only are cargo trousers on-trend with the current 90s vintage revival but they are also loose-fitting, so that you’re not uncomfortable throughout the movie. Pair your favourite pair of cargo pants with an overshirt jacket like this fashion-forward option, Lois Jeans Tejana Corduroy Overshirt. An overshirt is versatile enough to look casual-yet-composed and our range of men’s designer overshirts at Standout are available in a wide variety of colours, patterns and materials to find the perfect fit for your individual style.
A great trick for creating an outfit that is easy-to-wear is to coordinate the colours of certain elements of your outfit, for example, matching the burgundy colour of these Vans Filmore Decon Suede Trainers with the same colour in the Vans Mini Grade Block T-Shirt. This creates the illusion that a lot of thought has gone into creating the outfit, when in fact, you’ve just thrown-on your favourite trainers and t-shirt. And, when paired with the cargo trousers and overshirt, you’ve got the ultimate casual cinema outfit ready to go.
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Comfortable Cinema Outfits for men
Going on a trip to the cinema with your mates is a perfect opportunity to wear your coolest and comfiest athleisure wear. A step up from your at-home loungewear but comfortable enough to feel relaxed throughout the film, your favourite joggers and hoodie combination is ideal for kicking back at the cinema. Whether you choose a matching set or choose to mix it up with complementing colours, it’s important to make sure that whatever outfit you choose is easy-to-wear and will help you relax at the cinema.
New Balance Centre Logo Hoodie, Ellesse Rochetta T-Shirt, Tommy Jeans Slim Fleece Joggers and New Balance 574 Suede Trainers
The key to the perfect comfy-casual cinema outfit is to choose a colour-scheme to stick to, as mentioned previously, by coordinating colours in elements of your outfit you can create a seamless yet effortless relaxed look. Decide on which pair of trainers you would like to wear and build your look around them, for example, this pair of New Balance 574 Suede Trainers feature a subtle forest green accent and would therefore pair perfectly with our men’s New Balance Centre Logo Hoodie to tie in the colour.
A pair of designer joggers are also a must for a comfortable cinema trip, specifically a pair of slim-fit joggers like the Tommy Jeans Slim Fleece Joggers, as these will help keep your outfit looking fresh, and offer a welcome change from the usual loose-fitting joggers you would typically wear to lounge in at home. Add a classic men’s white t-shirt for an additional layer under your hoodie and you’re good to go.
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What to wear to the Cinema on a date for men
Cinemas are also a classic place to take someone on a date, they’re low-key, fun and something everyone enjoys. Despite spending the next 2 hours in a dim-lit room with your date, your outfit should still be stylish and put together so that you still make a good impression. Whether you’re going for a casual food date before the film or a more formal dinner and drinks afterwards, a simple yet fashionable outfit is guaranteed to keep you looking effortlessly cool for your date.
Casual Cinema Date Outfits for men
Cinema’s are a casual date option and so your outfit should reflect that. Go for a relaxed yet trendy outfit that you would wear on any other occasion, whether that’s for a lunch, shopping or drinks with the lads, a simple outfit ensures you look easy-going yet stylish. It’s important to wear an outfit that you feel comfortable enough to sit in for a couple hours that also reflects elements of your personality and can seamlessly take you from day to night.
Carhartt WIP Detroit Jacket, Tommy Jeans Classic Stripes T-Shirt, G-Star RAW 3301 Straight Tapered Jeans and Levi’s Darrow Wedge Leather Boots
A simple monochrome outfit is a foolproof date-night option and when styled using the right high-quality, designer pieces can still look smart and sophisticated. Start with a pair of straight-leg, tapered jeans in a light-wash, grey denim as the base of your outfit, like our G-Star RAW 3301 Straight Tapered Jeans. This simple designer trouser option gives you plenty of room to play with different patterns for your t-shirt choice, at Standout, we recommend pairing these with a classic striped black and white t-shirt like this one from Tommy Jeans.
Finish off your look with a designer black shirt-jacket and a pair of men’s leather combat boots for an effortlessly cool look. The combination of the military-style leather boots with the slightly oversized, boxy jacket creates a timeless look that is guaranteed to make you look and feel good no matter the occasion
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Smart-Casual Cinema Date Outfits for Men
If you choose to go for dinner or drinks before or after your date then a more formal cinema outfit may be more to your taste. When sitting in the cinema for a prolonged period of time, you want to make sure you’re comfortable regardless of the formality of the date, therefore it’s important to choose an outfit that looks serves a purpose. A great way to execute both style and comfort, is by going for a classic tailored shirt and men’s designer chinos combination to achieve the perfect blend of smart-casual.
Barbour Dunoon Tailored Shirt, Michael Kors Pique Slim Shirt, Carhartt Slim Tapered Chinos and Levi’s Amos Chelsea Leather Boots
For when jeans are too casual but suit trousers are too formal, a classic pair of chinos are the thing you need. Easy-to-wear, smart and comfortable, a pair of chinos will go perfectly with any top and shoe combination. Simply style up your chinos with a tailored shirt that reflects your personal style. Whether you love a patterned shirt like the Barbour Dunoon Tailored Shirt, or prefer to keep it simple like the Michael Kors Pique Slim Shirt, make sure you choose something that makes you feel confident but also comfortable enough to sit in at the cinema.
Finish off your smart-casual look with a traditional pair of designer chelsea boots, such as this pair of Levi’s Amos Chelsea Leather Boots, as these lend themselves as the perfect shoe option for showing off a relaxed yet sharp style. Remember that your outfit for the cinema date should make you feel good as well as look good, so you can relax and enjoy the date without worrying about what you’re wearing.
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Ready to step into the cinema in style?
With the help of our what to wear to the cinema guide it’s time to take your inspiration to the Standout website and browse our wide selection of men’s designer clothing to build your own cinema-ready outfit.