How to Dress for a Date – Tips for Men

Nowadays, more women expect men to look dashing on dates. Why not? How a guy dresses says a lot about his qualities. But guys, it is not hard to pass this fashion test. The following tips should help you catch your date’s eyes (and even heart) easily. Tip 1: Whatever you wear, don’t be too casual Whatever you wear, don’t be too casual. A business suit for a date after work is classy. A pair of jeans for a relaxing weekend date is sexy (caution: don’t wear the suit and the jeans together, please. It’s not classy or sexy). But a baggy t-shirt or a pair of shorts screams “casual” and that you can care less about the date. Unless your date has the same mindset, don’t count on a second date. Tip 2: Pick a shirt that’s not ordinary A striped dress shirt used to be very effective at impressing a woman, but now it is getting mundane. Look around at a bar or restaurant. Aren’t stripes everywhere? That’s why you’ll be much better off with a shirt with a subtler pattern. For example, wear a dress shirt but lose the tire. Or a nice polo shirt underneath a sport jacket. Tip 3: A little color goes a long way Black and beige are boring. Pink, blue, yellow and orange with LIGHT shades can stand out. A jewel tone (maroon, forest green, cobalt blue) sweater over a white dress shirt will make an attractive statement. You don’t need to be a fashion icon to dress wisely for your date. Just add a little color and be aware that a little will do the job. Too much will be too flashy. Tip 4: Keep your footwear clean and neat Footwear completes the whole fashion presence. Pretty much any types of shoes would be fine as long as they go with the outfit. Sneakers work with jeans; formals are fine with the suits. The key is: make your shoes look clean and neat. Shining would be a plus. Polish them, remove any scuffmarks or crud on the sides and bottom. A man who maintains his shoes can be trusted to be detail-oriented in other areas of his life. Tip 5: Reveal your individuality through the particulars Between, shirts, pants and shoes, also pay attention to the particulars that can speak to your individuality. If you are wearing a shirt, don’t wear one with a logo. Instead, accessorize with something of your signature, for example, cuff links. Or some unique watch. This way, you are communicating your own unique features.

Single Women Seeking Men at Free Dating Websites

Top 10 Dating Tips

1. PreparationDecide exactly who you’re looking for and be prepared to commit as much energy as you can into finding this person. Giving a half hearted effort won’t be as effective and won’t really help you.Once you’re focused on who you want, you’ll be wanting to look your best. Get fit, eat healthily, get a haircut and perhaps even a new wardrobe. Not only will this make you look presentable, it will increase your confidence around your date.2. Be realisticYou don’t want to aim too high, for those out of your league, but don’t aim too low, someone who won’t make you happy in the long run. Take into account not just looks but also personality and any other factors such as sense of humour, being a good listener etc. Aiming for the perfect match might be hard, but well worth it once you’ve achieved success.3. Be yourselfProbably the most important step. Nobody wants to be with a person who starts out one way but down the road turns into someone else. Be open and honest, we’re all imperfect beings and people appreciate those that can accept this and be themselves.4. PunctualityBeing very late and giving no advanced warning sends out a bad message to your date, making it unlikely you’ll see them again. Ok fashionably late is fashionable, but whilst you think you’re playing it cool, your date might be getting stressed or worried waiting for you, setting a bad vibe for the night.5. Personal safetyThere are plenty of personal safety tips out there such as meeting in public places, and following the process of several layers of communication before going on a first date. However the most important thing is to trust your instinct.  If your gut tells you that something is wrong, whether online or in person then learn to trust it. For example if a guy doesn’t introduce you to his friends, only returns phone calls at certain times, or won’t send you a picture online, you might wonder whether he has another partner or is married.6. Enjoy yourselfEnjoy dating for what it is, meeting people and enjoying other’s company. Don’t get too bogged down with having to find a partner and taking things so seriously. Enjoy getting to know people, perhaps making friends along the way and with a bit of luck you might one day find that special someone.7. Create MysteryDon’t give everything away about yourself when you first meet your date! People enjoy mystery and revealing all your secrets after several dates will leave you little left to offer.8. Taking a breakEvery so often you might get through a number of dates and feel exhausted and that things aren’t going your way. Take time off and recharge the batteries, rethink your goals and once you’re done, you’ll be more optimistic with a fresh perspective.9. Stay PositiveIf a date ends badly, don’t give up hope, this is most likely a blip and just because it happened once doesn’t mean it’ll happen again. Be prepared to meet a few ‘not so great’ people before you find the person of your dreams.10. Don’t have sex on the first dateObviously if its love at first sight and the chemistry is that strong between you then it won’t make that much difference but in general sex on the first date is too much too soon and could kill any chances of a proper relationship blooming. Don’t forget, the more you anticipate something, the better it is.

These tips have been extracted from the “Dating Tips” section of My DateMatcher, a new online dating site.

« Previous Page