It’s Wednesday night, and you completely forgot that you had a date on Saturday. A quick look in your closet shows you that you have nothing that you’d like to wear on a first date. So you make the decision to go on a Lakeland shopping trip to find the perfect first date outfit.
However, you realize that it’s been awhile, and you’ve become a tad out of touch on what’s appropriate to wear on the first date. Are maxi skirts still in? Do women still think expect a tie on the first date? What’s the appropriate heel length? To help you out, here are some tips to keep in mind when you go shopping for the perfect first date outfit.
Know where you’re going
When picking out a date outfit, you need to know where the date is going to be held. Once you do, you should choose your outfit based on that. If you and your date are going to be going to a basketball game, ladies, put away that cocktail dress, and men, take off that tie. If your date is going to be held in a classy restaurant, flip flops and yoga pants are a definite no. Dress for occasion so you don’t end up feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious the entire night.
Make sure it’s comfortable
A mistake many people make when choosing the right date outfit is picking out something that looks fabulous, but is difficult to maneuver in. Choose an outfit that isn’t difficult to walk around in or eat in. After all, you’re going on a date to get to know the other person, not to walk on a runway for a half hour.
Choose an outfit that you can see yourself wearing again
You’d be wasting an entire shopping trip if the outfit you buy is a one time deal. Don’t buy something with the intent of never wearing it again, that’s what rentals are for. Choose an outfit that shows off who you are, and what you’re comfortable in, and you’re more likely to wear it again on a separate occasion.
Bring a friend along
Shopping is always more fun if you bring a friend along, after all. Have you friend be the judge of the outfits you pick out, and you can take turns helping out the other. Shopping was never meant to be a solo activity, so invite a friend over and take a day to have fun and shop.
First dates can be intimidating, especially if it’s been awhile since you’ve gone on one. Go on your Lakeland shopping spree, calm your nerves, and be yourself. Most of all, don’t forget to have fun. It’s a first date, it’s all about you and your partner getting to know each other better.