Behold: Selena Gomez's first night out outfit with Benny Blanco

If you've ever thrown half of your closet frantically trying to find the perfect outfit to wear on a first date, consider yourself watched. As if the first date wasn't horrifying enough, dressing for the occasion often feels more difficult than the date itself. One can imagine that this is especially true when, like Selena Gomez, you are returning to dating after a long hiatus and a public relationship. Selena Gomez, the founder of Rare Beauty, who had been showing snippets of her new relationship with producer Benny Blanco on Instagram, finally made it official in Los Angeles last night, sitting courtside at a Lakers game. Gomez's date night attire with Blanco was unpretentious, comfortable yet chic.

The key to a great date night look is to prioritize simplicity and comfort, and Gomez did just that. A graduate of the Wizard of Waverly Place, Gomez styled her black top and pants over a statement Ronnie Kobo coat; her faux-leather coat, which cost nearly $900, was ivory and black block patterned with a tie-around waist. Peeking out from under the bold topper is a black T-shirt and $20 ZARA parachute pants (celebs wear ZARA too!).

High heels, high heels, and a black T-shirt.

High-low dressing (combining expensive items with less expensive basics) never fails to express a chic look, and Gomez embodies this styling perspective. Additionally, the addition of metallic Acne Studios boots, which are "nothing more comfortable than soft pants," adds character to the monotone look.

Since the coat was the statement piece that tied her outfit together, she insisted on adding one simple accessory: gold hoops. Gomez wore her hair in light, loose waves and her makeup with a slightly smoky eye and peachy lips. Her new boyfriend, Blanco, also wore an all-white monochrome look and opted for a statement coat in the form of a bright pink and yellow floral puffer jacket.

After all, there is a lot to play with when creating your own date night look. Will you be sitting courtside at the Lakers and launching a hard relationship? Or are you just going out to dinner at your favorite local spot?"

For Gomez, a relationship is a statement, which is why she stuck to simpler clothes besides her coat and boots.

Key takeaways from Gomez's date outfit'Dressing for a date is all about confidence. Minimalist, non-flashy outfits are a safe bet, and adding a fun belt, shoes, or coat can add personality. Now that Gomez and Blanco are officially official (Lakers games are a true LA stamp of approval), we can expect more date night looks to come.