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Wear what you
feel comfortable in
The most important thing to keep in mind
when dressing for a date is to wear what
you're comfortable in. There's no point
in wearing four-inch stilettos if you're
hardly able to stand, much less walk in
them. The same thing applies to the guys
as well; don't get all suited up if you
hate wearing suits.
Dress nicely
Dressing nicely doesn't mean you can't be
relaxed and comfortable. The main reason
you dress up a little (or a lot, depending
on the date itself) is so your date will
know and appreciate that you've made the
effort for him/her. Another good reason
is so that you don't appear to be a slob.
Its just not a good look. This includes
the seemingly ever-present thong/g-string
above jeans/trousers. I don't care that
celebrities do it. They too get panned by
the gossip magazines when they appear in
public in such a manner so you know its
just not the way to go.
Dress appropriately
If you can, always find out where the meeting
will take place. The majority of places
will be alright with just jeans/trousers
for both men and women or even a casual
skirt/dress for the women. If you do plan
on meeting at a slightly dressier venue,
a long-sleeved collared shirt is a safe
bet with jeans or trousers for men and the
women should be able to get away with a
skirt/trousers with a pretty top or a dress
with good accessories. Fashion today has
come a long way so even jeans can be worn
to dressier affairs. Just dress them up
a little with a glam or sparkly top, killer
shoes, a great handbag and accessories.
Don't over-do it
Over-dressing is as bad as under-dressing,
if not worse. With men, its harder to over-dress
than with women. I doubt there are many
men ho would willingly always wear a three-piece
suit when going on a date, unless its a
business meeting (and definitely not date-worthy)
or a very formal show/dinner. With women
however, there is a tendency to go overboard
with clothes, accessories and makeup. Unless
you're off to the casino or a Mardi Gras,
is a safe bet that your gorgeous sequin
cocktail number is out of the question.
especially when you decide to pair it off
with earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces.
For something that glitzy, stick to a simple
pair of earrings and maybe a bracelet/bangle.
The same goes when you're wearing a sparkly
top. you want your date to see you, not
to be overwhelmed by all that glare.
Letting it all hang out
To sum up that statement in one word; DON'T.
I know when the weather's nice and warm
that its all too tempting to wear that thigh-skimming
mini with an itsy-bitsy top and skyscraper
heels. But please refrain from doing so.
All that outfit screams is "easy". And that's
not what you ant your date to think. Unless
of course it is, in which case you may as
well ignore this paragraph. When it comes
to legs, breasts, stomach and back, stick
to just showing off one, or at the most
two, of these. Any more than that is over-kill.
If you have a date at the beach then this
rule is moot point. As for the men, the
buttons are on your shirt for a reason,
the ladies don't want to see halfway down
to your belly-button. Neither do they want
a view of your entire chest and stomach
through a transparent shirt.
Too much makeup
This one applies mostly to the ladies. You
know how you're shopping and you find this
amazing dress/top/skirt/etc. and it's got
streaks of makeup from someone else who
had previously tried it on? Now think about
how the men feel when they find streaks
of foundation on their shirts. okay, so
you can wash it off easily. But that's not
the point. The idea that the girl had been
wearing that much makeup is a turn off for
most guys. Not to mention how the lady in
question actually looks when her face is
caked in such a fashion. Yes, it is noticeable.
But other than not using so much foundation
and powder, you have to also keep the rest
of it simple. You either highlight your
eyes or your lips, not both. The whole Marilyn
Manson/drag queen look will not win you
any favours.
Wear the right shoes
You'd think this is an obvious one but surprisingly,
it isn't. I don't just mean the right shoe
for the occasion, though that is very important.
I mean the shoe that suits your shape and
what you're wearing. For the men, you can
generally get away with a loafer or sneakers
if you're wearing jeans. If you've got on
trousers, just stick to a pair of loafers
or even dressier shoes if you're somewhere
a little more up-market. Day-time footwear
can be more casual, try a nice pair of sandals
or flip-flops. Leather ones look especially
good with light-coloured cotton or linen
trousers.
Women have a wider choice when it comes
to shoes. First of all, wear shoes that
suit your figure. If you have slighter shorter
legs, don't go wearing sandals with ankle-straps.
They will only 'cut' your legs, making them
look a lot shorter and chunkier than they
are. The same applies to wrap-around sandal-laces.
This sort of shape also looks best with
a shoe that has a bit of a heel. Even if
you're off to the beach, choose one those
thongs with the slight kitten heel. Its
low enough to be practical but still flattering.
For the taller women, you can get away with
nearly everything. Just keep in mind that
your centre of gravity is a lot higher up
with high heels.
As for the occasions, save the bejewelled
sandals for a night out on the town. If
you're a bit of a 'Carrie' dresser then
carefully pair you girly and sparkly sandals
with a more laid back day outfit. It can
work but just keep in mind that the day
time isn't when you should go over-the-top.
It goes without saying that you don't want
too much height in your shoes if you're
going to the beach or if you're going to
be walking a lot. Painful feet do not, a
great date make. And no grotty thongs or
sneakers when you're dressed to party. You
can never look right if your shoes are all
wrong.
Have a good posture
I know this may have nothing to do with
the clothes you wear but it is important
to always have a good posture. Stand up
straight with your shoulders back, tummy
and butt tucked in. Not only is this good
for you from a health perspective, it also
makes you look taller, slimmer and more
confident. Plus your clothes will also look
a lot better on you.
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