We’ve all been there before, ladies. The ubiquitous first date. Yikes. This is definitely something that stirs up many emotions, including excitement (“I can’t believe he finally asked me out!”) and uncertainty (“What if we have nothing in common?”). Regardless of the emotions you feel prior to a first date, one thing is certain; you can never seem to escape the ever-present question of “What will I wear??”
But no need to worry, dear readers, you are not alone and, whether you believe it or not, picking out an outfit for a first date is as important as the date itself. So to help you out with this perpetually-mind-boggling dilemma, I’ve outlined the essential Do’s & Don’ts of First Date Style.
DO: Make a good first impression. Whether you are set up on a blind date or going out with that cute boy from apartment 3B, first impressions are everything. This is your moment to shine and show off how absolutely fabulous you are. Dress to impress and spend a little extra time perfecting your ‘do and makeup. They may seem like little things, but they will go a long way and, who knows, may be push factors (second to your brilliant personality, of course) for that second date!
DON’T: Overkill. Yes, this may be counter-intuitive to making a good first impression, but one thing you should always remember about first dates is that they are first dates. Unless you are attending a gala or formal event which will require stepping your look up a notch, it’s best to keep things simple. You want to look your best, seemingly effortlessly – not look like you’re trying too hard.
DO: Dress for the date. A very important factor which will determine what you wear on a first date is the activity or venue you will attend. A simple dinner and a movie allows you to play around with what you want to wear (feminine and flirty, or cool and casual), while an adventurous first date at the local rock climbing gym will obviously call upon more comfortable, appropriate attire. If you’re unsure about where you are going, just ask your date whether the dress code is formal, casual or comfortable.
DON’T: Dress unlike yourself. Although a first date is all about first impressions, you should never dress like what you think your date likes. Be yourself and don’t pretend to be anything you’re not; this will soon come out of the woodworks through conversation and will be a big turn-off for your date! Besides, you already have the date, so he obviously likes something about you, punk-rock look or not! 
With these first date style tips in mind, there’s no way you can go wrong. Have fun with it and be yourself. Everything else will fall perfectly into place. Of course, if you’re on the fence between outfits or want to buy a whole new outfit, you can always ask your BFF to give you her honest opinion. Hey, at the very least you’ll get a BFF shopping trip out of it, and who can say no to that? 
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