What to Wear to a First Date
A major cause of this panic attack is rooted in the dilemma “What should I wear?” Remember the first rule for dressing up for the first date: ‘there are no rules’, there are only tips to avoid mishaps.
So where’s it gonna be?
• Is it a dinner date at a classy restaurant that demands something elegant or is it a dinner date at Mc Donald’s where that long flowing evening gown would
be….errr…a bit misplaced.
• The point is to keep in mind the location and the kind of activity you plan to indulge in there and dress accordingly. Common sense ain’t that common especially when you are under a massive panic attack!!
Who really are you?
• The way you dress should reflect your personality; after all you are proud of who you are. This is the opportunity to make a statement with your dressing (i.e. in a positive and self-confident manner).
• Are you more of a serious career girl, or a fun devil-may-care-happy-go-lucky girl or maybe a really ‘girlie’ girl? Wear something that you feel is most appropriate vis-à-vis your personality and something you are most comfortable wearing.
There is no right dress, only an appropriate dress
Once you know the style of the outfit you will wear, its time to choose the actual outfit.
• The color selected should suit your skin tone, the dress should suit your body shape and size, it ought to fit you in all the right places.
• In general avoid something too revealing, it might sky rocket his ‘expectations’. Leave something to his imagination, let his excitement build up, let him anticipate what good things and pleasures await him rather than killing the fun by revealing too much!
• However there’s nothing wrong in showing a bit of cleavage here and some legs there only if that is what you are and you can carry it off with the confidence and swagger of Angelina Jolie!
• Remember, feeling sexy is important, but then as they say ‘sexy is the state of the mind’.
Make up and accessories
• Don’t use very heavy make-up, which will most likely leave an impression of artificiality about you. Be confident and proud of the way you look, you don’t need to embellish your natural beauty under tons of make up.
• I will tell you a secret: most men can appreciate natural beauties, and if this one doesn’t, well, take a long hard look and rethink, do you really want him?
• Use light make-up only to accentuate your facial features and to match the general theme of your look and style.
• Don’t use too much of perfume, it can be very off putting, use just enough to mask any unpleasant odor. You want him to like and appreciate the uniqueness of your natural scent. Remember, anyone can put on Channel No. 5, but no one can replicate your natural scent!
• Keep the use of jewelry or other accessories to the minimum, just enough to add zip and excitement to your outfit. Why should you let your accessories take his focus away from you? The first date is hardly an occasion to display your bling factor!
Plan Ahead
All of the above need prior planning and consideration. So plan ahead, keep your outfit and accessories ready and save your self the last minute nerve attack.
In the end, you would do well to keep in mind that the first date is you marketing yourself. So put your best foot forward, but don’t let anything take away your sense of originality and uniqueness, not even a first date!
“I don't judge others. I say if you feel good with what you're doing, let your freak flag fly.” (Sarah Jessica Parker)
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See also: Hairstyles for a first date