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Dressing Up for a Date

First impressions are very important, because they last for a long time. Now, we are all aware that a first impression won't be enough to make and sustain a life long great relationship. They should, however, create a lasting impact for your dream date, just enough to get him or her to ask you for a second date, at the least.
 


Now, one part of making a great first impression, among many, is to look your best. Well, that's a given right? Well, thankfully there are ways to do just that! Yay! And it all starts with your image.

It's sort of tricky, yet really easy at the same time, like anyone else, you would want to make sure you are dressed up the best you can possibly be for your dream date, right? You also need to keep in mind that you need to keep your true personality though, and that goes with the image that comes with it. Don't dress to them, dress to yourself. For example, let's say your date loved metal music and dressed in dark colors with shirts that have creepy images on them, does that mean you dress like that? No! If that is not you, you should not dress like that only because your date is too. And needless to say, it would be terribly difficult to keep the charade going. And more so if you are with this person often. You need to be you and dress accordingly to yourself, not what your dream date likes.

When you are out choosing clothes, you want to choose the clothes that represent you and who you are. You need to be comfortable in them but you also need to remember to pick the clothes that play your assets well, or so to speak. If your arms are good, go with sleeveless tops, if you got nice legs perhaps go with a skirt, but don't make it too short. You should also want to pick colors that compliment your eyes and or hair. For you guys, go with things that make you look nice, clean and well shaved.

When it comes to picking what colors you want to dress in, putting aside picking colors that bring out your cute eyes or nice hair, you should choose colors that are age appropriate for your age and any that compliments your figure. Or find colors that help you look younger or healtier if at all possible. For example, if you are 25 you don't want to be in an all pink outfit. But these all also apply to when you pick out makeup.
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Alex, 36 Sep 03, 2010
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nice dress represents nice personality. so...............

Kate, 26 Sep 03, 2010
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its true that dress represent my personality. i always dress as i look beautiful.

Jannet Watson, 24 Sep 03, 2010
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there's a little bit problem with my dressup. if i dress myself which one i like, my gf just get angry. she always wants me to dressup how she likes.

Mo Kent Blues, 35 Sep 03, 2010
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@ mike: oh this is bad. why your girl dont think that, you have a personality. you should make it clear to your girl friend.

Greg Goldapple, 31 Sep 03, 2010
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@ Olivia: i know that this is bad. i also tried her to make understand. but she's one word. if you wanna date with me, then you have to dress up how i like!!!!

Sonia, 22 Sep 03, 2010
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be more careful on your first dating, dress up nicely.

Jannet Watson, 24 Sep 03, 2010
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your dress code represent the real you. so dress like what you like.

Jennifer, 30 Sep 03, 2010
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im 17 now. i like pink most. thats why most of time i dressup pink dresses.

Tonnygrain, 30 Sep 03, 2010
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Dressing up perfectly is very easy. You just need to look at yourself and dress up being your own.

Klever, 35 Sep 03, 2010
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My boyfriend before the current one, was so much nasty. He didnt dressed up well. so he looked so much ugly. may b this one was the only reason i broke up with him.

Rohenry77, 23 Sep 03, 2010
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My boyfriend loves Hip hop, so he dress up always like hip hopper. i kinda love it. and thats why most of time i wear jeans and t-shirt.

Gabriel, 35 Sep 03, 2010
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first impression is most important. if you can impress him to yourself on first time dating, it will be last so longer.

Murad Sinclair, 25 Sep 03, 2010
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I think its best if you talk to your partner and discuss abt your dress up, then it can work out for both of you.

Fred, 35 Sep 03, 2010
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@ canha: thats a good idea. i'll do that. hope it will work out.

Johann, 35 Sep 03, 2010
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ya, i always do the same. everytime i go out for a date, i ask my partner what is he wearing. it synchronous both of our choice.

Samantha, 29 Sep 03, 2010
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i also do the same. i think if you go out on a date at night, then its good on a casual dress.

Peter, 32 Sep 03, 2010
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Actually i like casual dresses. so i always suggest my girl friend for a casual dress up.

Illy, 23 Sep 03, 2010
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@ david: you r ri8 bro!!! casual dresses are also so much comfortable.

Klever, 35 Sep 03, 2010
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@ mike: t-shirts aren't comfort? i think they are more comfort. isnt it?

Nurlan Nailey, 25 Sep 03, 2010
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Its right that i should dress up by myself, but sometime i cant cause, i need to sacrifice with my boyfriend's choice.

Linda, 29 Sep 03, 2010
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you are right tanea. we girls need to fill up our partners need.

Lillian, 30 Sep 03, 2010
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@ alissa: why you girls always think like that? you must dress up as your mind says to. why you are saying like that?

Helga, 34 Sep 03, 2010
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@ last date, i had a fight with my partner, just for dressing up!!!

Pamela, 25 Sep 03, 2010
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hey caren, dont be so much rude, try to convenience him. tell him that you dont like this. but dont fight with each other.

Connie, 25 Sep 03, 2010
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some ppl says, your outlook represents ur social manner. so keep urself clean.

Ingabeee, 24 Sep 03, 2010
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girls always wants to be seen hot. but sometime they need to wear normal cloths on date.

Merdan Jacobs, 27 Sep 03, 2010
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dressing up also defers on dating place. as like, if i go for a dating on a chinese restaurent, i'd like to dress up like chinese or sleeve.

Gwendaberton, 25 Sep 03, 2010
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on last date, my gf wore a red sleeve dress. i just loved that. she's awsome.

Freda, 28 Sep 03, 2010
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@ clark: awwww....... i also did wear red dress on last date. but im definitely not ur gf. lol

Sonia, 22 Sep 03, 2010
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not only first date, everydate is important, so alwyas be nice and smart on your dress up.

Barbara, 30 Sep 06, 2010
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I agree that the best thing for a girl to wear for a date, is to wear casual dresses! They look casual but yet can give a formal look as well!

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