First dates are simultaneously intimidating and exciting. Will you like the guy and will he like you? What will you talk about? Who will pay? And of course for me, another issue is the constant question: what should I wear?
Wearing the right outfit not only will help you make a good impression, but it will also relax you and make you feel confident by knowing that you look fabulous. 
Especially for women, there are a lot of probably paranoid questions that go through our minds. Will he think I am too high maintenance if I wear something kind of funky and fashion forward? Will he think IÂ’m easy if I wear something revealing, or will he think IÂ’m boring if I wear something too conservative?
Probably the first thing you want to consider when deciding what to wear is where exactly youÂ’re going for a first date. Though IÂ’ve never had a guy ask me to go hiking or do something outdoorsy for a first date, for more unusual dates you obviously need to take the location and activity into consideration when deciding whether to don sneakers or high heels.
Although you should dress appropriately for whatever place youÂ’re going, in general I would advise to keep the look simple. Jeans are a good call, as they can look either dressy or casual. Even though in my regular day-to-day life I rarely wear jeans, I will nearly always wear them on a first date. I think jeans express casualness and an openness to do new things. If youÂ’re wearing too complicated an outfit, you might be limited in your activities on a date. For example, if you wear killer painful heels, you might not want to go for a walk after dinner or stand if you canÂ’t find seats in a bar.
Aside from basic comfort and simplicity, you do need to consider what your outfit reveals about your personality. Do you want to convey your feminine side? Maybe try wearing either a floral top with jeans or a simple light colored dress. Do you want to show your artistic side? Try wearing a top with an interesting blend of colors or patterns.
But whatever you do, remember my two key first date outfit rules: 1) Never wear new shoes, as you havenÂ’t had experience walking and standing in them. 2) If youÂ’re truly clueless over what to wear, a chic black will always do the trick!
What do you wear on a first date?
(For first date ideas, check out Ask Men)
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About liz
I think honesty is the key. First dates are usually breeding grounds for charm, smiles, flirting and little white lies. So I think if your a Jeans and Top Girl… Wear a Jeans and top. Start off by be honest.. well…. as honest as you can.