tomtheman1234 Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I joined a dating site a few months ago and have been on a few dates. all the dates have been casual dates meet for a drink in the pub or meet for a coffee in a coffee shop. Now each time I have turned up for the date in a smart shirt smart jeans and smart shoes or plimsolls. One date made the effort and wore a smart dress and all the others turned up in jeans and a t-shirt or jeans and a jumper. I do not mind as I am a casual dresser and do not really mind what the other person is wearing as long as she look fashionable and looks nice. I always dress up in smart casual when I get on a first date to show I made the effort. It looks like times have changed and it is more about the personality which I like. I am not a big fan of dressing up. I am happiest in jeans and a t-shirt. Do you think you should dress up on a first date even if you are just going to the pub or to a bar?
Eternal Sunshine Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I always schedule OLD first meets after work, so I am already dressed up for work, hair, makeup done etc...
Emilia Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Do you think you should dress up on a first date even if you are just going to the pub or to a bar? I think you should dress in a way that reflects your personality and aimed for the type you want to attract. I also think dressing 'appropriately' ie not overdressing or underdressing indicates that a person is capable of gauging social settings correctly. 2
Imported Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I am happiest in my boardshorts, slippers, sometimes a t-shirt sometimes not and smelling like I just got of the ocean or the pool. However, on a first date, I scrub clean, use Green Irish Tweed lightly and dress accordingly for what I planned for us to do. I don't over-do it, but it's usually not jeans and a an add-print t-shirt.
New User Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Hmmmmm.... Sounds like my go to outfit of a jockstrap, wifebeater, and cowboy boots may need to be re-examined.
assiral Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Honestly? Dress comfortably, in a way that reflects who you are. I never "dress up" for a first date, because that's not really me. I just wear what I usually wear anyway, jeans, a shirt and shoes. No need to over think. Just be yourself.
KathyM Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 A guy I know who did online dating recently complained how disappointed he was that women showed up on the date looking like they just ran out of the house with whatever they wore at home. I think if you want to impress women favorably, you will show that you took the time to dress for the date. That doesn't mean overdress, and you should have your clothes appropriate for the dating venue, but do make an effort to look your best. First impressions are important, and if you look like you didn't make any effort, you may not get a second date.
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