How to Dress to Impress on a Date

Dating can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. First dates seem to do be the most nerve-wracking of them all. There are certain things that you can do to ensure that you have a positive experience on a first date. These dating tips can help you make a positive impression on the person you're going out with.

Things You'll Need

• -Your favorite perfume
• -Comfortable shoes
• -Breath Mints
• -Lipstick
• -Compact

Instructions

How to Dress to Impress on a Date

1. Make sure to dress for the occasion. Know ahead of your date where you are going. You will want to dress accordingly depending on where your date is at. If you're going on a picnic, you don't want to wear an evening gown and if you're going to fancy restaurant you don't want to be sporting a pair of rugged jeans. Men can wear a button-up shirt or a polo shirt with a nice pair of slacks or jeans. Save the suits and tuxedos for occasions that are more formal. It's important to look nice. However, being overdressed or under dressed can cause issues.

2. Wear comfortable shoes. Women tend to love shoes and while some shoes are adorable, they can wreak havoc on your feet. If you're a man, choose a nice pair of shoes that are comfortable and that you can walk in. While there’s no telling how successful a date will be, it’s always best to be prepared for a positive experience. If you don’t wear comfortable shoes, it’s likely you might want to end the date early because your feet hurt.

3. Don’t dress too revealing. While there’s nothing wrong with dressing sexy and feeling sexy, you don’t want to be over the top on a first date. Men can also dress too revealing. Try to tone it down with looser clothing. While you may enjoy being the center of attention, you don't want any distractions when you're trying to get to know someone else on a date. Dates are about first impressions and you want to give the best impression you can.

4. Smell good but don’t shower in your favorite perfume. Perfume is a very subjective thing. What some people like may give other people a horrible headache. The best way to keep everyone happy is apply your perfume lightly. The trick to doing this is to spray a spritz of perfume and then walk into it. This will leave a slight trace of the perfume on you without being overpowering.

5. Have fresh breath. It’s common sense to brush your teeth before you go out on a date but sometimes you may eat something that leaves an unpleasant taste or odor in your mouth. The trick to combating this is to carry around some mints. Cinnamon mints are really good for bad breath. After all, if the date goes well, you may get a goodnight kiss!

Tips & Warnings

• Always carry around mints to ensure you have fresh breath.

• Lightly apply perfume or cologne.

• Make sure you choose comfortable shoes or you may end up with sore feet.