Dressing for a first date can be difficult, especially if you haven’t done it in a long time or if you are new to it, so we are going to take a look at a few outfit ideas to consider wearing to your first date. Most importantly, it is crucial that you pick the first date outfit you feel most comfortable in, and one you feel truly represents who you are.
First things first, no matter what you choose to wear for a first date, there is one key thing that is crucial: Be comfortable. If you are comfortable with what you are wearing, you are going to feel relaxed and confident, and that is a must have ingredient to feeling like your best self on your first date.
Choose a nice dress that makes you feel good, and wear knee-high boots. If you are more of a jeans kind oof gal, combine them with a romantic top such as a silky or velvety one. Wear bell-bottoms that you feel most comfortable in and pair them with a cute blouse with flower patterns or shades of pink or red. You can also wear your bells on your sleeves with a jeans skirt or a pencil skirt.
Combining laid back pieces with dressier ones and bringing a style contrasting blazer or jacket will will give you more flexibility to dress up or dress down your outfit if your date is dressing too low-key or if they are dressed to impress.
If you choose to go backless or with low cut in front, pair with a long skirt or jeans. Maybe reveal some skin with a crop top and low-rise jeans, or go for a shirt with a low-cut back.
When going on a date during the day, a great idea is to wear a button-up shirt with jeans. Daytime dates are generally more casual than nighttime dates, so jeans and a cute blouse are a safe option depending on where you’re going, that is. Coffee dates are more casual, so jeans and a top are fine for cooler weather, or you could opt for a sundress or a maxi dress for warmer weather date.
For casual date nights, smart casual might mean jeans or chinos with a jacket or sweater, for an even more casual date night, boyfriend jeans and a nice blouse or T-shirt are always a good choice, whereas a dress or skirt with a blouse or a smart top will be more appropriate for more formal evening dates. When you do not have much time to decide, a white dress shirt and tailored blazer combined with formal pants or dark jeans does the trick, serving as casual date-night attire that men can slip in at even the last minute. When a suit feels too stuffy for a date, go with a combination of a jacket and jeans instead. And go with sneakers if you know you’ll be going to be walking a lot and want to keep your feet moving quickly.
For a dressier date, opt for crisp, dark blue jeans that you would probably reserve for a Saturday night, even if your date is in the afternoon. For a fancy dinner, opt for a cute cocktail dress, or some good dark jeans with silky blouse, blazer, and stiletto boots.
A long-length dress with a belt for an added touch of elegance. A statement earring or a colorful footwear pop, will liven up that plain jeans-and-a-nice-t-shirt combination, or give some pizzazz to a more casual dress.
Try sticking with minimalist, but still cute and still you, ideas for a date night outfit when possible, especially if this is your first one. You only get one shot at making a first impression, so whether you are meeting someone through blind dating or on a dating app, the decision on what to wear for a first date can be stressful.
In terms of what to not wear on a first date, avoid wearing something too revealing, anything out of character that you normally would not wear, something new that you did not get a chance to break in yet and that might make you feel uncomfortable for that reason. Do not wear something that does not fit right whether it’s too small, too big, too short or too long and avoid clothing with a lot of high-maintenance styles that could go awry such as complicated laces and straps that can come off or be detached. Also avoid wearing athletic clothes, unless the date involves sports as you may look like you did not put a lot of effort into dressing up for the date, overly ripped or worn items and super high heels that you can not walk in.
And don’t forget to check the weather to pick the right outerwear and shoes as well as dress in season and in temperature.
