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What to wear: first date edition

Published by Marisa Sandoval on February 7, 2022

Your outfit can make or break the mood for the first date — you’ll want it to be simple, yet eye-catching for your potential new partner. Here are two easy outfit ideas, ranging from fancy to casual. 

If you’re going to a nice dinner, wear either a black or red dress. The two colors, red and black, are known to make a statement and start conversations. If you decide to wear a black dress, have some type of bold color shoes. For a red dress, you can never go wrong with a simple black heel or wedge.

With either dress, you must have accessories. If the dress is low cut, add a long-layered necklace. Bracelets are also a nice touch to add, as well as a ring or two. To finish the outfit off, have a shoulder bag that either matches or makes a statement.

If the date is more casual, you still should make a statement and have the outfit flatter you. The best thing for a casual date is to not go overboard. Wear a nice pair of jeans, with a top in the color that looks the best on you, but make sure it reflects who you are. 

Bodysuits flatter everyone and pair very nicely with jeans. This outfit can be put together with nice clean shoes, preferably white if you can. White shoes make the outfit stand out and they go with almost everything. 

To accessorize, add some bracelets and earrings to add some sparkle, a little goes a long way.  For hair, if a slicked-back ponytail looks good with this outfit, do it. However, any way you want to wear your hair will be perfect for this first date.

Those are some outfit tips for your first date, each type of date has a different outfit requirement so make sure you dress accordingly. Have the conversation starter be about your amazing outfit, and hopefully your partner appreciates all the thought you put into it.

 

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