Well I'm going out with this man who seems to be really nice and he has his stuff together... you know, has a good job, a place to live, lol. Anyways, my problem is what should I wear? I want to look good, but NOT a Britney Spears (if you know what I mean). I don't have the figure for it either, lol. So what is appropriate for a first date... coffee, lunch, dinner? I just am quite nervous as I like this man and I don't want to scare him away, lol. If anyone has some good tips on what to do, what not to do, I'd love to hear them too... and the date is this saturday so keep em coming please!!! Thank you all.... Cheryl

where what makes you comfortable, if you aren't comfortable he will sense it and wonder whats wrong.

Cheryl, if you haven't met him yet, or have meet him only briefly, you might want to go with a more comfortable setting, like a coffee shop. That makes it much easier for both of you, no pressure to stay too long, and no constraints if you want a short date.

Dress in something smart, but something you're physically comfortable in. You don't need to be wondering if he's looking anywhere other than at your face.

If you keep it nice, short, and comfortable, remember - you can always have a longer date the second time around. And if it doesn't work the way you'd like, you haven't taken too much of your (and his) time.

Good luck, and remember to keep us posted.

Chris

go to a park with a coffee shop nearby, so you can chat while walking, and if you decide to sit down you will have that option too.
You need a place where you can get away without embarrassing him or yourself, and where you always have the option of staying together longer if you wish to (you can just walk around the park once more ).
You want to be able to talk in private without being alone with him in a closed space.

And regarding clothing...I am a bit particular in that I would surely not dress up or wear any make up for the purpose, except if it was to go to a nightclub or a nice restaurant..which I would certainly not suggest for a first date. So, whatever you usually wear to go to the place you choose will be just fine, is my opinion. It can be simple but still smart of course.

As the guys said, you want to be comfortable in all respects, to be able to behave the most relaxed and natural possible.

Comfortable and be yourself. I think dress depends on where you go. The park, a pair of jeans and a jacket if it is cool..... I think you can look "put together" for any type of date yet remain casual and comfortable.

Just enjoy it!

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Originally posted by SueP:
[qb] Comfortable and be yourself. I think dress depends on where you go. The park, a pair of jeans and a jacket if it is cool..... I think you can look "put together" for any type of date yet remain casual and comfortable.

Just enjoy it! [/qb]

I agree... depending on where you decide to go is how you should dress.

Still not sure where we are going... but it's tomorrow night! aaaaaaahhhh and my parents are coming up for a visit and they will babysit... they've never babysat so i could go on a date before...lol

Cute jeans and heels and a nice dressy/semi-dressy top with a cute jacket...that's what I tend to fall back on when I don't know what to wear... it's dressy and casual at the same time. You can hang out at the park or go dancing at the club and you'll fit in anywhere.