First impressions are crucial. From job interviews to social gatherings, making a good impression right out of the gate is the best way to ensure that the experience and the relationship will be a good one for you. As a visual clue to your personality, the clothes you wear can have a massive effect on the way people perceive you, especially when they are encountering you for the first time.
The reason that first impressions are so important is the fact that they are notoriously difficult to change - once someone has established a picture of you that impression tends to stick. So if you have a first date coming up, make sure you aren't fighting an uphill battle by taking some extra time to make sure you present yourself well for that first meeting.
Your clothes say a lot about not only your personality, but also about the kind of date you are expecting to experience. If you opt for a casual jumper and jeans combo, you are more likely to give the impression that you are relaxed about the evening. Taking the time to don a smart suit will create the idea that you've gone to a lot of effort for the event- depending on the event; this could be interpreted as good or somewhat over the top
The outfit you choose could even be construed as a judgement on the person you are meeting. For example, if you've pushed the boat out and booked a table in a fancy restaurant, don’t let the side down by wearing tatty chinos. It’s always a good idea to overdress slightly rather than be too casual. If you don’t have a signature style, do make sure you stick to fairly muted tones. Earth colours such as brown or beige or navy are ideal. The new lumberjack style shirt may beckon you from the store window and it may seem like a good idea, but stick to something comfortable and tested that you already own.
It is never a bad idea to paint the picture you want by paying some attention to your wardrobe before your all important first date. There are of course some basics that can't afford to be ignored - a T-shirt that hasn't been washed for three days might be fine for hanging out with your mates, but it just won't cut the mustard when embarking on a date.
It's also well worth remembering that there are plenty of small details that count towards a woman's first impressions. For example, make sure you smell nice (no overpowering colognes), clean under your nails, iron your shirt, tidy up your shoes and remove unsightly hair - at the crucial first few glances seemingly small things can really put a woman off.
One of the most important style tips when it comes to selecting
mens clothing for a first date is simply this, choose clothes that suit you, that suit the style of evening you have planned and, most important of all, make sure you are comfortable in them.
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Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
