*sigh* The first date, when you and that gorgeous guy are getting to know each other, when the spark either ignites or dies completely. Although this is a wonderful occasion, it can also be very stressful. Determining what you’re gonna wear for the first date is one of the hardest decisions ever; you want this guy to see the real you, but in a more… refined way. Therefore, what you wear is crucial to this whole process.
My advice? Never let it be a surprise. Imagine how awful it would be if you were all dolled up for a fancy dinner and you ended up going on a walk through the park. Always look ahead and check out the place where he’s taking you and this way you’ll get an idea of the type of outfit you’re gonna wear.
If the date is a nice but casual restaurant, I like to wear my dark skinny jeans, with a simple top like this one at ModCloth, and an eye-catching blazer. The blazer can be either embellished, it can have a cool print or it can be just a bright color. This one from LuLu*s would look great with the top I mentioned.
As for shoes, keep it comfortable. In no way am I saying you can wear flip-flops or (God forbid) Crocs! What I mean is that you should wear shoes you feel comfortable walking in. If you are an expert in walking in sky-high heels, then by all means find the craziest platforms you can find! But not everyone has mastered this technique, so for those of you who are still in the process of doing so, try wearing shorter heels or even some embellished flats would look nice. Accessorize with big jewelry and a simple clutch and go get your man!
However, if your date is with a Chuck Bass rather than with a Dan Humphrey (yes, I reference Gossip Girl a lot!), chances are that your date will be a little fancier. In this case my suggestion is to ditch the jeans and blouse and instead opt for a beautiful dress, like this one I found at Tobi. As for everything else, you can choose to keep or ditch the blazer and keep the rest as is.
Ultimately, you want to wear whatever it is that you feel most comfortable with; an outfit that truly represents you. These are just my suggestions, but what would you wear? Tell me in the comments!
Until next time!
XOXO,
CR
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