Let\u2019s face it, \u201cwhat am I going to wear\u201d is one of the biggest dilemmas that you\u2019re going to face when it comes to going on a first date. If you think the outfit\u00a0you wear on a first date doesn\u2019t matter then think again. Dating expert Chiara Atik says it absolutely matters\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cIt does matter for sure. One of the things we did for the book is interview men and women across the country, and we asked men: what are the things you first notice about women?\u00a0One thing they brought up often is clothing;\u00a0depending on the guy of course, he\u2019s not going to notice labels or trends or anything like that [but] dressing yourself is a\u00a0little bit like personal branding. It does say a lot about who you are.<\/p>\n
If he hasn\u2019t talked to you yet, and is just looking at your photos on a dating profile, or from across the room, he uses clothing to determine if he might like you and if you might get along.\u201d<\/p>\n
So here are a few tips on how to choose that perfect first outfit\u2026<\/p>\n
Skirt or Trousers?<\/b><\/p>\n
Look, you know where your assets lie, if you\u2019ve got good legs then show them off. Killer curves that highlight your top half? Then go for some skinny jeans and a nice top. Remember the cardinal rule of never showing off legs and bust and know your assets.<\/p>\n
Shoes\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n
Heels will boost your confidence and make you feel sexy BUT if you don\u2019t feel comfortable totting around on heels then stick to flats. The main thing is that you feel good about yourself. However, if you outfit calls for killer heels then you\u2019re just going to have to get them on and work it!<\/p>\n
Jeans?<\/b><\/p>\n
Feel free to wear jeans on a first date but make sure that those stonewashed, ripped boyfriend jeans stay at the back of the wardrobe. If you do wear jeans stick to fitted and dark denim.<\/p>\n
What to avoid?<\/b><\/p>\n
Stay away from anything baggy and ill-fitting. Also unless your guy works in fashion steer clear of anything that Carrie Bradshaw may wear – because he just won\u2019t get it.<\/p>\n
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