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Step 1
Choose your clothing for the date first. Pick fabrics such as silk, satin and velvet for semi-formal dresses and women's dress suits. Gabardine and wool are good fabric choices for men's suits.
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Step 2
Pick a dress length that you're comfortable wearing. A hem for a semi-formal dress can extend all the way down to 2 inches above the ankle.
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Step 3
Wear a full suit, not just a sport coat, if you're a man. A full suit includes a matching jacket and pants, a dress shirt and tie.
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Step 4
Remember to style your hair to suit the occasion, which may include getting a haircut or abandoning more casual styles such as ponytails.
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Step 5
Select accessories that complement your outfit. For example, a woman who wears a satin dress should also wear satin shoes or some other dress shoe. If you choose to wear a watch on your semi-formal date, the one you wear to work every day may not be suitable, unless it's on the dressier side.
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Step 6
Be mindful of any cologne or perfume you may wear on your semi-formal date. Keep it subtle. People who are sensitive to smells or have sinus and allergy problems don't respond well to overpowering scents.
