What to wear on a first date: The only 5 rules you need

There's nothing that can match the thrill of the first date - will we have chemistry, will he live up to his excellent email vaunter, could he be that someone special…?

With all that going on, the last thing you want to worry about is what to wear on a first date - but it's always the first thing that springs to mind. Of course thinking about interesting conversation topics whilst picking out what will show you off to the best potential is going to take some time. 

But if you follow these 5 simple rules, you'll be able to spend a lot more effort on thoughts of the date itself, rather than raiding the contents of your wardrobe! 

1. Dress for comfort

We don't mean donning some sweats, or (God forbid) Crocs, we simply mean that you must be comfortable in whatever you're wearing, physically and emotionally. If you are comfortable, you will be able to relax more and concentrate on being your amazing, attractive self!

2. Keep the mystery

Showing off a bit too much too early can unfortunately shatter your image. We're not saying that you should dress like a nun, nor are we saying that showing all is necessarily a bad idea if that's how you roll. But by revealing just enough to get him interested, but not enough to ruin the sense of mystery you can be sure to almost hear him dialling your number for a second date as you walk away. 

3. Dress for the occasion

Find out the name of the venue and Google it to get an idea of the vibe. We don't need to tell you of the horrors of dressing for a mood-lit bar when you're really going for a walk and picnic in the park. Not ideal. 

4. Be yourself

Never try and dress like someone else on your first date. If you're a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl then don't go and force yourself into a fuchsia bodycon. Your date needs to know who you are. If they don't like your style then they're clearly not the one for you. 

5. Feel Amazing

The most important piece of advice to give is to feel amazing in what you're wearing no matter what. Whether that means you have to slip on a pair of Spanx to flatten any lumps and bumps, or stand in front of the mirror doing self-affirming chants, we don't care. All that matters is that you know you look hot, hot, hot and those dates will keep on coming. 

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