eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

How To

How to Dress to Meet Your Boyfriend's Parents

Contributor
By eHow Contributing Writer
(5 Ratings)

First impressions are important, so make the right one with these clothing ideas.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Flat-front Pants
  • Knee-length Skirts
  • Mary Janes
  • Mules
  • Scoop-neck Sweaters
  • Sheath Dresses
  • Makeup Kits
  • Jewelry
  1. Step 1

    Find out where the first meeting will occur. Will it be in a formal or casual setting?

  2. Step 2

    Keep your makeup very light.

  3. Step 3

    Zip up a black sheath dress for a more formal occasion. Top it off with a cardigan, either tied around your shoulders or pulled on.

  4. Step 4

    Slip on a plain black or gray wool skirt with a cashmere cropped, scoop-neck sweater for a meeting in a relaxed atmosphere.

  5. Step 5

    Pair flat-front trousers with a funnel-neck sweater.

  6. Step 6

    Wear a simple wool dress with black mules for easy chic. Or opt for a V-neck sweater with an A-line skirt.

  7. Step 7

    Button up a twinset with a knee-length skirt and flat Mary Janes.

Tips & Warnings
  • These outfits can be dressed up or down, depending on your choice of jewelry and accessories.
  • Pick colors that flatter your skin tone to appear more radiant.
  • Keep your hair off your face to appear more welcoming.
  • Steer clear of clothing that's too tight, short or revealing.

Comments  

| View All 10 Comments

akumaxkami said

Flag This Comment

on 8/8/2009 You should simply dress the way you always do - that way the parents can see what kind of person their son is dating and not some Stepford model fresh off the line.

If you regularly wear black lipstick and platforms, then do so. Just be you, don't pretend to be something you're not.

Anonymous

Anonymous said

Flag This Comment

on 8/29/2006 Bring something nice like maybe an household gift or a homemade dish. Keep your options open!

Anonymous

Anonymous said

Flag This Comment

on 7/18/2006 Wear something that's "you." If you're used to miniskirts, don't wear something ankle-length, you will feel awkward and it will show! Wear something fairly conservative, but still young and pretty.

Just in general, moms want their son to have a nice girlfriend, and dads want a pretty (and also nice) girlfriend. Be intelligent, and when in doubt, don't say it!

Anonymous

Anonymous said

Flag This Comment

on 2/2/2006 The person you have to impress the most is Mom. Be nice. Offer to give a helping had if stuff needs doing, like helping make tea or wash dishes. But don't overdo it, you want to be yourself and not appear false.

Anonymous

Anonymous said

Flag This Comment

on 11/22/2005 Don't dress or act how you think your boyfriend's parents will want you to. Be yourself and let them see what your boyfriend loves about you.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment
  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Get Free Fashion, Style & Personal Care Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

eHow Fashion, Style and Personal Care
eHow_eHow Fashion, Style and Personal Care