How to Dress to Meet Your Girlfriend's Parents
First impressions are important, and so is what you wear. These ideas should help you create a solid, stylish impression. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Black Denim Jeans
- Blazers
- Cargo Pants
- Men's Dress Sweater
- Men's Khakis
- Mens' Dress Pants
- Cologne
Instructions
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Consider where the meeting will take place. Will the environment be casual or formal?
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Pull on flannel cargo pants and top them off with a cashmere crew neck sweater for a more casual meeting.
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Team up wrinkle-free khakis with a merino V-neck sweater.
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Zip up black denim jeans with a cashmere turtleneck for a laid-back meeting.
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Throw on a pair of corduroys with a stretch poplin shirt under a V-neck vest.
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Add a blazer over a polo sweater with flat-front pants for a more formal engagement.
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Try twill pants with a long-sleeve poplin shirt for a semiformal affair.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
Make sure you get an idea of what they'll be wearing. If they're just in casual dress, and you arrive in your best attire, look out!! They'll feel totally stupid and underdressed! Bad impression! -
Nov 22, 2005
Just be yourself. You don't have to be a shimmering prince to be liked by her parents. Act accordingly and with respect, and they will fall in love with you. -
Nov 22, 2005
They shouldn't be expensive but they send a positive message. -
Nov 22, 2005
Make sure you get an idea of what they'll be wearing. If they're just in casual dress, and you arrive in your best attire, look out!! They'll feel totally stupid and underdressed! Bad impression! -
Nov 22, 2005
Just be yourself. You don't have to be a shimmering prince to be liked by her parents. Act accordingly and with respect, and they will fall in love with you.