subject: First Date- How To Plan, What To Wear [print this page] We have created a few steps on how to create a perfect first date:
Step 1: Have some sort of idea in your head of what you want to do before you invited them on the date. This saves unanswered questions from occurring.
Step 2: Make sure the date you are planning allows you to talk to each other and get to know each other. You will be wasting your time if you go to the cinema as you will not be able to have a conversation.
Step 3: Choose a perfect date location. Click here to see our first date ideas (link to first date ideas article)
Step 4: When you have decided your date, make sure you give them plenty of notice so they cant use the excuse they are busy.
Step 5: Attend the date and enjoy yourself. Click here to find out some good conversation topics if you are stuck (link to article first date conversation topics).
There are a number of things you will be panicking about when going on your first date, and deciding what to wear on a first date just adds to that list. Below we have a few suggestions of what to think about when deciding what to wear on a first date.
General overview
Tips for men
Tips for women
There are no rights or wrongs when choosing what clothing to wear as each person has their own style. However, make sure you are wearing something you feel comfortable in and that is your style. If you are wearing something unusual for you there is a chance it wont suit you and you could look silly. You dont know your date very well yet so you dont know what they do and dont like. Take into consideration the nature of the date, dates that include activities and dinner dates are very different so this really does make a difference of what to wear.
If you are going somewhere smart, dont feel obliged to wear a suit if you dont normally, you will look uncomfortable as well as feel it, but still make an effort and look as smart as possible. Keep jewellery and aftershave at a minimum and wear anti-perspirant deodorant. If you have tattoos that you can hide, it may be an idea to hide them before you get to know your date, some people like them and some people dont. Dont forget to complement your date on what they are wearing.
Keep jewellery and make up and perfume low key, dont overdo either of these as you could look cheap. If you are doing a date that involves activities, dont wear heels or short skirts, you want to look like you are prepared for the date and willing to get involved. This doesnt mean you cant dress to impress, but dress reasonably. If you are going out for a smart dinner or event, this is your chance to dress to impress with a dress and heels, but still remember not to overdo it.
