Hi all!
I have been attempting to watch Tujuane for a while now and
it got me thinking, how do women choose what to wear to a first date? Are there
any guidelines on what is appropriate or not for that first time meeting with a
potential better half?
Below I give 6 tips on what to ask yourself when you are
getting dressed for that first date.
1.
Where are you going?
I usually think it is best to know the
nature of your date beforehand so that you are not caught off-guard. Depending on
how well you know each other, ask where you will be going, whether it is a
dinner date or a movie date? How should you be dressed?
Consider what you will be doing on that day
be it watching the latest movie in 3D, eating nyama choma or having a formal
dinner. A more formal affair calls for a dress, heels and a clutch whereas for
a casual date you can get away with wearing jeans and a dressy top and some
flats or wedges.
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| A cute first date outfit featuring ballet flats |
2.
What do you love most about your body?
You know how one day Orie Rogo Manduli was
captured on TV saying, if you’ve got it flaunt it, I think in those same lines
too. Wear something that best flatters your best features. How do you do this? Prints
and bright colors draw the attention of anyone who is observing you. Consider those
colors that people say look good on you for example I have been told that I
look good in purples and pinks and certain shades of yellow. Those are the
colors you should wear to boost you confidence during your first date. If you
have that coveted tiny waist, flaunt it with a statement belt around your
waist.
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| Dressed up denim |
3.
When is your date scheduled for?
Will you be going directly after work or
over the weekend? This will determine what you wear to work that day. You might
want to change after work into a more appropriate outfit or you might consider
wearing the same thing to work but change your accessories. For instance, a
black pencil skirt and peplum top worn to work can be easily dressed up with a statement
necklace, a pair of stiletto heels and a clutch bag. Remember to leave you work
bag with a friend or in the office.
If your date is at any other time, you have
the opportunity to organize yourself, take a shower and leave the house dressed
ready to have a good time.
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| A simple outfit that can be transitioned from day to night |
4.
What is your preferred style?
When you are going to meet someone for the
first time, you want to give a good impression and ensure your date knows the
real you. If you would not be caught dead in a sequin dress, please do not wear
it just because your friend told you to.
You will be nervous enough meeting a new
person so if you dress in a way that suits who you are and your personality,
you have one less thing to worry about.
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| A simple yet chic outfit that shows just enough |
5.
What is too much?
There is a craze among Kenyan women to show
as much cleavage as possible. Firstly, I don’t support this. However, if you
are one of those women who is comfortable wearing a low neckline, avoid this on
a first date. First impressions really matter. I have heard it from many men
that they are turned off by this show of too much cleavage. Think that he might
be thinking of taking this new girl home to meet his mum. No real man wants to
take home a girl who doesn’t know what should remain between them e.g. cleavage
or too much leg is a turn off. This is the hard truth ladies but it is good for
someone to tell us and luckily for me, my guy friends and even my boyfriend
stood up and told me, hey, tell you fellow ladies this is not working for us!!
So avoid that really low cut top or dress
that is too short. Keep it classy and you are sure to get that call for a
second date.
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| A smokey eye, glossed lips and neutral colored accessories |
6.
What about hair and accessories?
Simplicity is key! Unless you are Penelope
Garcia, do not go all out on a first date. Minimize on you accessories and pick
only those pieces that will enhance your outfit: a belt, a pair of simple
earrings, maybe a chunky bracelet. Avoid too many bangles or bracelets because
these will be distractive.
There are a wide variety of shoes you can
wear to a date from pumps to stilettos to flats and brogues. Choose those shoes
that are most appropriate for your outfit and what you will be doing on your
date. I have seen girls teetering on their heels while strolling at the Animal
Orphanage. I always feel like taking them aside and telling them to save those
heels for a lunch or dinner date.
Keep your make-up simple as well. Wear basic
eyeliner, a light lipstick or gloss and powder. Avoid bold lips if you are
going to be eating because it tends to get messy. Be as natural as possible so
that you are not a totally different person when your date picks you up for a
hiking trip.
What other questions do you ask yourself
when you are dressing for a first date? What do you wear to impress that guy
you have secretly been admiring?
Happy Tuesday!!!
xo
Audrey
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