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You're going on a date, not a job interview.
Slacks (or dress jeans, preferably dark-color), button-down or polo shirt will suffice. I'd suggest a muted color shirt.
Man, it's crazy how in the 1950's, men never left the house without classing up. Now, it's a faux pas? haha.
I've gone to dumpster-dive bars wearing full get-up and it's funny when alt-hippie women whisper, "Who is that?"
Or when guys say, "Man, I wish I could come here wearing that!"
I tell 'em they can, I'm not special.
There is no such thing as being over-dressed. Unless you're at a music festival when it's 100 degrees. But even then, you wear a shirt and tie, might look like you came right over from the job at the high-rise. You may not get extra points - but you sure won't lose any.
And never, ever wear a shirt tucked into jeans.
I will reiterate - tell her you're dressing up. She'll be happy to do the same or she ain't worth bothering.
And don't feel the need to lose the tie. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know women love men who break-out of the mold.
Great, thanks, now I have ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man" stuck in my head...
4 - Avoid outfit blunders. There are certain items of clothing that are just a bad choice for a first date. They either aren't flattering or are irritating to a date. Avoiding these will go a long way towards impressing your date with your attire
Ditch the khakis. These trousers (or shorts) are really not the way to go for a first date. They're fine for day to day use, but you'll want to look more put together for your date and there are very, very few people who think khakis are sexy.
4 - Avoid outfit blunders. There are certain items of clothing that are just a bad choice for a first date. They either aren't flattering or are irritating to a date. Avoiding these will go a long way towards impressing your date with your attire
Ditch the khakis. These trousers (or shorts) are really not the way to go for a first date. They're fine for day to day use, but you'll want to look more put together for your date and there are very, very few people who think khakis are sexy.
I don't want someone trying to look sexy on a first date. I want them to look presentable. I'm focusing on who they are and what they have to say, and whether they're capable of carrying on a true conversation (vs. a monologue), so that I can determine if there will be a second date. I don't want him to dress like he's trying to come onto me.
I think if the OP doesn't like jeans and thinks he doesn't look good in jeans (he may be right), navy khakis would be a close second. After all, what else is there? What other options would he have if he wants to wear a shirt and sport coat?
I don't want someone trying to look sexy on a first date. I want them to look presentable. I'm focusing on who they are and what they have to say, and whether they're capable of carrying on a true conversation (vs. a monologue), so that I can determine if there will be a second date. I don't want him to dress like he's trying to come onto me.
I think if the OP doesn't like jeans and thinks he doesn't look good in jeans (he may be right), navy khakis would be a close second. After all, what else is there? What other options would he have if he wants to wear a shirt and sport coat?
Yes, chinos are perfect. And go buy a fresh Polo shirt or a cotton madras, if you're that stymied by the dress code. Look at a few men's fashion magazines to see how to accessorize.
Wear good shoes.
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