How many times have you stood in front of your mirror trying on outfits before a first date? Then chucking them in disgust into a big pile in the corner? Even the most fashion-confident of us second guess ourselves before a date - because it's normal to want to impress. But what WE think is cute, isn't necessarily what makes a guy go 'wow'.
I've found this with flares, culottes and loafers. They just don't get them, no matter how many times you explain that they are, in fact, on trend. Now I'm not saying that you should go stressing about what you think a man wants you to wear because we are strong, independent women (yass) and can make our own fashion choices. BUT, saying that, sometimes it is kind of nice to dress to impress and I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
So, I think it's time we asked a man, just to answer this question once and for all - what sort of outfit does catch a man's eye on a first date?
Honestly, it depends on the guy. Me? I like legs, so I'm immediately drawn to a date if she's wearing a dress or a skirt. But the most attractive thing to me is when I can see a woman's gone to an effort. Think about it - if a guy turned up to a date wearing old jogging bottoms and a sweaty t-shirt, like he'd just walked out of a gym - a girl wouldn't be impressed. If it's a week-day date then it's nice when she shows some thought into making it look less 'hard day at the office' and more 'I wanted to make an effort for you'. Dates are meant to show the best version of you - so dress to that.
If you're stressing about looking too 'dressed up', it's better than looking like you've made zero effort at all. It's like if I were to turn up wearing a suit and the place was really casual, then I'd just take off my tie and jacket and make it look more relaxed. And really, no guy is going to complain if you walk in looking incredible in a dress - even if you end up somewhere really casual.
So there you have it. Effort is sexy. It doesn't matter if you feel your best in a tight dress or some cute pants - the point is how YOU feel in them. If you feel happy and confident in an outfit, then that's going to come across in the way you talk and walk (little bits of body language men pick up on).
Play to your best features, be it legs, bum or boobs and show them off. I'm not saying you have to stroll into the bar wearing a bra and some hot pants (though, you do you), but if you've got it, flaunt it in a way that feels comfortable for you. Believe me - he might not notice exact details of your outfit, but he'll spot that you went to an effort for the date.
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