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Metric · Gucci

date wear

squishy · Coach

although it depends on the venue and weather, it's usually some derivation of jeans and a beater. i'm a very boring, get-a-beer-at-a-dive-bar kinda gal, though. i feel the most comfortable in jeans, and i think that comes through when i'm in 'new' situations.

ETA: i should also mention that i'm a recent college grad. so that, for lack of a better word, immaturity reflected in my clothing. and i very rarely got dressed up

-- Edited by squishy at 00:53, 2006-12-25

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

In summer, casual, but flirty, full skirt and tight top. It looks feminine. Shows off my good points. And looks like I put an effort in without trying too hard. In winter, jeans and a tight tee for first date, mini with tights and boots for the second.

Kelly · Hermes

of course it depends on the venue, etc.... but I think my fool-proof outfit is a denim pencil skirt and my black wrap top - it's sexy without being in-your-face, and I think it can work in a variety of situations. In the summer I'd wear it with my pink kitten heel sandals, and in the winter with flats or boots.

relrel · Marc Jacobs

My dear...are you leaving something out of the story? First date? Hmm?

Anyway...I wouldn't wear a skirt unless whomever the young fellow is has seen you in a skirt before- otherwise it might look like you are trying too hard or something. It might throw him off. The last thing you wanna do on a first date is confuse the boy.

I would wear jeans and a nice shirt or a cool t-shirt depending on where we are going. Nice shirt=real restaurant dining. T-shirt=drinks and dining at bar. The nice shirt would well, uh, show off the girls.

Actually...now that I'm really thinking about it, I have no effing clue what I would wear on a first date. So, I guess I'm not much help.

Collette · Chanel

I would wear dark denim jeans, heels (boots or shoes no matter), a flirty top blouse of some sort. I may or may not add a blazer as well, depending on venue. I like to wear a thick wrap as a scarf so if it's fancier than expected you can drape it over shoulders, if casual you can just take it off with jacket.

littlebean · Kate Spade

I like to wear a nice pair of jeans, comfortable shoes and a somewhat cute top or sweater (but nothing very tight or low cut or that sort of thing). I focus on doing nice natural hair and makeup.

I actually tend to dress a bit more casually and less flirty on a first date than I do for normal circumstances because it makes me feel more comfortable and confident -- like I'm not trying too hard. Isn't that crazy?! And I feel like it gives me more of an ability to wear whatever I'd like for future dates -- more dressy/cute/flirty or not -- without freaking the guy out.

Kelly · Hermes

littlebean wrote:

I like to wear a nice pair of jeans, comfortable shoes and a somewhat cute top or sweater (but nothing very tight or low cut or that sort of thing). I focus on doing nice natural hair and makeup.

I actually tend to dress a bit more casually and less flirty on a first date than I do for normal circumstances because it makes me feel more comfortable and confident -- like I'm not trying too hard. Isn't that crazy?! And I feel like it gives me more of an ability to wear whatever I'd like for future dates -- more dressy/cute/flirty or not -- without freaking the guy out.

I know exactly what you mean. Even though it seems counter-intuitive, I don't ever wear my knock-out stuff on the first date. I try to wear something simple that I look nice in, without looking like I spent forever figuring out what to wear (even if I did).

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

I completely agree -

My foolproof is dark denim jeans, a satin cami or delicate blouse, with a blazer or cashmere cardigan layered over. Of course heels and a clutch to top it off. I feel like you're not too overdressed or underdressed, sexy or plain, its just right.

Collette wrote:

I would wear dark denim jeans, heels (boots or shoes no matter), a flirty top blouse of some sort. I may or may not add a blazer as well, depending on venue. I like to wear a thick wrap as a scarf so if it's fancier than expected you can drape it over shoulders, if casual you can just take it off with jacket.