The question I most often get from my clients right before the first date is : "What should I wear?"
Best is to stick with what you know and suitable to the time of day and the venue.
1. Something old
Never wear a brand new outfit to a date, although new feathers might sound like it will give you more confidence in fact it might not. Remember the time when you bought a new pair of shoes for that big presentation to an important client? They were oh so comfortable in the shop, but after half an hour in your meeting you wanted to tear them off an throw them out the window. Same goes for a new outfit. After wearing it for a while it might be too tight, material scratchy or splitting open at places you don't want it to. This will distract you and you might hate the date not because of your companion but because of your outfit. Rather stick to something you know looks good and in which you have been complimented on. When in doubt ask your sister or cousin to rate your outfit (nobody more honest than family)
2. Something borrowed
A sentimental piece of jewelery or wrap can add some class to an outfit. Plus it makes the evening feel special and you will feel some comfort in having something that is special to you, it might also become a conversation starter e.g If he compliments you on the necklace you can tell him the history about how it was handed down your family through generations.
3. Something Blue
Blue symbolizes peace, tranquility, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water and is not at all a negative colour. If you have blue eyes this is a good way to attract attention to your beautiful eyes . For evening midnight blue is a symbol of class and royalty all the things you want to reflect, in the day light blue is fresh and clean.
Rules for Gentlemen:
- No short pants or slops - closed shoes and long pants only
- if it is a more casual date like lunch, jeans are acceptable as long as you wear it with button
shirts and a stylish jacket
- Ties are not needed (unless the restaurant is very formal and requires you to wear one)
- Stick to Neutral colours like white, brown, blue NO cammo print or check shirts
- Safest option is Chino pants with a button shirt (no tie)
- Clean and neat fingernails
- Clean hair and a little gel (not enough to oil your car with)
Rules for Ladies:
- Sexy not slutty (A little leg a little cleavage never hurt anyone but not too much of anything)
- Black is slimming but do not wear it if it does not suit your skin colour etc. Always wear colours
suitable to YOU
- Wear something suitable to your personality, if you never wear a dress do not attempt it for the
date, you will just feel uncomfortable. Rather wear nice tailored pants
- Clean clossy, blowdried hair. Men love shiny healthy hair - if your hair is long wear it down
- Go for a facial, clear skin is a sign of health and in ancient times essential to survival (yes its
true see article http://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/28/style/mirror-mirror-biologically-speaking-
isn-t-she-beautiful.html)
- Do not overdo the make-up, use a good base and mascara and a light lipgloss.
Universal rules:
- Do not over or under dress for venue or time of day - if in doubt ask you matchmaker or a
friend!
- Neat, tidy, ironed and fresh
- Do not overdo perfume or cologne
- Brush your teeth and use chewing gum before you go in (make sure you spit it out)
- Make sure your socks match:)
For any more tips and questions contact the dating experts
Best is to stick with what you know and suitable to the time of day and the venue.
1. Something old
Never wear a brand new outfit to a date, although new feathers might sound like it will give you more confidence in fact it might not. Remember the time when you bought a new pair of shoes for that big presentation to an important client? They were oh so comfortable in the shop, but after half an hour in your meeting you wanted to tear them off an throw them out the window. Same goes for a new outfit. After wearing it for a while it might be too tight, material scratchy or splitting open at places you don't want it to. This will distract you and you might hate the date not because of your companion but because of your outfit. Rather stick to something you know looks good and in which you have been complimented on. When in doubt ask your sister or cousin to rate your outfit (nobody more honest than family)
2. Something borrowed
A sentimental piece of jewelery or wrap can add some class to an outfit. Plus it makes the evening feel special and you will feel some comfort in having something that is special to you, it might also become a conversation starter e.g If he compliments you on the necklace you can tell him the history about how it was handed down your family through generations.
3. Something Blue
Blue symbolizes peace, tranquility, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water and is not at all a negative colour. If you have blue eyes this is a good way to attract attention to your beautiful eyes . For evening midnight blue is a symbol of class and royalty all the things you want to reflect, in the day light blue is fresh and clean.
Rules for Gentlemen:
- No short pants or slops - closed shoes and long pants only
- if it is a more casual date like lunch, jeans are acceptable as long as you wear it with button
shirts and a stylish jacket
- Ties are not needed (unless the restaurant is very formal and requires you to wear one)
- Stick to Neutral colours like white, brown, blue NO cammo print or check shirts
- Safest option is Chino pants with a button shirt (no tie)
- Clean and neat fingernails
- Clean hair and a little gel (not enough to oil your car with)
Rules for Ladies:
- Sexy not slutty (A little leg a little cleavage never hurt anyone but not too much of anything)
- Black is slimming but do not wear it if it does not suit your skin colour etc. Always wear colours
suitable to YOU
- Wear something suitable to your personality, if you never wear a dress do not attempt it for the
date, you will just feel uncomfortable. Rather wear nice tailored pants
- Clean clossy, blowdried hair. Men love shiny healthy hair - if your hair is long wear it down
- Go for a facial, clear skin is a sign of health and in ancient times essential to survival (yes its
true see article http://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/28/style/mirror-mirror-biologically-speaking-
isn-t-she-beautiful.html)
- Do not overdo the make-up, use a good base and mascara and a light lipgloss.
Universal rules:
- Do not over or under dress for venue or time of day - if in doubt ask you matchmaker or a
friend!
- Neat, tidy, ironed and fresh
- Do not overdo perfume or cologne
- Brush your teeth and use chewing gum before you go in (make sure you spit it out)
- Make sure your socks match:)
For any more tips and questions contact the dating experts
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