What to wear on a date?

Hello everyone!
Summer continues and it is the best time for walks, trips, nights out and of course some romances! I thought that issue 'what to wear on a date' is the one that automatically comes up. Now, I want to clarify that 'date' doesn't have to be the very first one, or the very important one, it could be any date, for example a date with your boyfriend, who you are together with for a long time.. In my situation I absolutely love defining with my boyfriend (as we are together for long time) 'the date'. Then, we both know that we have to make an effort.
Yes, by the way I am convinced that a date deserves an effort! Even if you are meeting your friend, who you haven't seen for a long time why not to dress up and feel a little bit more special?!

Also, I have very strong opinion about the girls' looks, as I think that we have so much more things to use, to be creative and experiment. Make up, heels, dresses, shorts, skirts and then different materials, textures and colours. Why not to use this variety of choice? This blog is aimed to share my little tips on how to get ready for a date.


1. Opposites attract
I am pretty sure that we are attracted to something that we are lacking. From this deep philosophical thought I will go straight to clothing. Dress up in a way that a guy wouldn't be able to (well at least the guy who you would like to date). If it is a romantic date, you might want to put away your formal suit, unisex clothes and big boots. I think it is better to choose something that is feminine, some soft and light materials, which emphasize on all the right places and hide the ones we don't want to be seen. For a casual get together you can express your personality with the funky and original style. It is always good to think rational - if you know that you are going for a picnic (as much as you'd like to) it is not the perfect occasion for a short dress and heels. But even in the casual wear there are such materials as chiffon, lace or silk which are considered to be feminine. 

Here are some ASOS examples of quite casual tops with some details which will emphasize on the feminine side of yours, which can be easily worn with some shorts or even jeans:
Lace top

Lace top and skater 

This is nice - but too sophisticated. Perfect for a job interview or a meeting with business client

YES!

2. Confidence and (and not so much) comfort

I am convinced that a date is the time to enjoy, so first of all you might want to feel confident and comfortable. However, you can define comfort with cozy flats or with your favourite tight dress and mid-heels which will make you feel comfortable with your look. So it is for you to decide. I usually tend go for not-so-much of a literal comfort , well – beauty demands sacrifice and it’s always your choice of how much you are willing to surrender to it.  

Coming back to the main question – ‘So what do I wear for a date?’ I would say in this context stick to your trusted favourite things, which make you feel good and importantly ensure you with confidence that your dress won’t rip and the shoes won’t be hurting your feet. I agree that it is exciting to buy a new ‘outfit for a date’, however make sure you give it a little ‘trial’ before the day. You don’t want to feel uncomfortable because of new shoes, which rub or blister your feet.

3. Little things that will make you feel good
Talking of your self-esteem, there are always little things that can make you feel on top of the world. It can be anything really and it should not necessarily be visible to everybody. It can be your underwear (which you are not planning to expose) but it will make you feel good before the date while checking yourself out in the mirror; favourite perfumes; accessories  or a lucky charm. Yes, we all have some little secrets and superstitions - and there is nothing wrong about it.  

4. Details - don't forget about them!
Now I would like to expand a bit on ‘we have so much to use’ – I am talking about details. You can always make your look stand out by being creative with your accessories and paying attention to the detail. Moreover, some guys do have an eye for a detail. He will definitely notice your manicure when taking your hand. Colours play an important role in your perception of person. You might want to stay away from a red dress if you consider your date more of a ‘friendly one’ rather than a ‘third date’ (we all know what I am on about).  So, spend some time considering such details as colours, matching styles of clothes, hair and makeup.  



6. Positive attitude

Last but not least – it is not all about clothes. Yes, your look will definitely make an impression of your personality, but don’t try to be someone else - just be yourself (a little bit prettier that on a daily basis) . The person who you are going on a date with wants to see you, not the girl from a magazine who he doesn’t care about. The most important thing which has absolutely nothing to do with what you wear - is your mood. If you like yourself and you can shamelessly say 'oh girl, you are damn hot' to your reflection, then you reached the desired result. Love yourself and others will love you too. 

Hopefully, there was something useful in this discussion and I wish everyone to have great time on their dates!