Be-YOU-tiful First Date Outfit by Toni

“I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR”- said every woman, ever.

And that’s just on a normal day… Don’t even get me started on the pre-date panic that sets in as we look into our closet and watch in horror as it seemingly shrinks astronomically by the second.

But take a deep breath and relax because I am here to tell you the secret to the finding the flawless first date outfit.

First dates are all about first impressions, so naturally you want it to be an outstanding one, right? Well, yes, but not so fast. Thinking that way can set you up for disaster; you’ll end up putting too much pressure on yourself and you’ll be focusing on maintaining unrealistic standards for yourself. It’s important to grasp that you cannot control how others perceive you. So, what you should be focusing on instead is presenting the most authentic version of yourself possible!

Stay true to you. And that starts with your outfit.

I know, that might seem backwards and a little shallow… but think about it logically. Your date sees you first and then gets to know you throughout the date. So it really does start with your outfit!

It really is as simple as wearing your favorite outfit! We all have one! I mean granted, you do have to dress for the occasion. For obvious reasons, you can’t wear a baggy old sorority shirt with leggings or running shorts to a fancy, upscale dinner. But more often than not, women will have a favorite outfit in each “category of dress” if you will. So wear whichever one is appropriate for your date!

You don’t have to go out and spend hundreds on a new outfit to impress your date. You’ll end up portraying someone that you are not. If the two of you are meant to be together, you’ll impress him simply by being yourself! Truth be told, you shouldn’t even be spending a penny on anything new! I know it might not seem like you have anything to wear, but I promise you that you do.

And I promise you it’s beautiful.

The overall secret is to not try too hard. Don’t overthink it!

Over time we, as women, naturally develop our classic “go-to” outfits for various occasions. They always works, they’re always comfortable, and most importantly they’re always us. Pick one of your go-to outfits and let your personality do the rest of the work on the date.