First Date Fashion Tips for Men

She said yes to at date with you. You were so excited that you did a touchdown dance around your living room floor. You knew she couldn't resist your charms! Then you looked into your closet and considered going shopping, or even asking your best girl pal to give you wardrobe advice. For men dressing for a first date can be blessedly easy. They just have to remember the most important rule of dating. Women like to know that you made an effort. That means not showing up in worn out jeans and your favorite t-shirt from that Raider's game last year. Think about where the date is going to be. If you have tickets to a sporting event, or are going on a picnic, your choice of clothing can be quite laid-back. Wear a clean wrinkle-free pair of jeans or khakis, a trendy but new or newer looking t-shirt and some sneakers or other casual shoe that is relatively new. Maybe you are meeting up at an art gallery or museum. In that case, you can wear pressed slacks and a simple but stylish button down shirt. Make sure you wear some shoes that are free of scuff marks. For a dinner date depending on the fanciness of the restaurant, you might have to have to wear a suit. Keep it effortless by wearing a sport jacket, over a fashion-forward t-shirt and some pressed slacks. Dress shoes are OK, but you can get away with a more casual shoe. For ideas look at some pictures of men whose style you admire in celebrity magazines and steal a bit of their personal style. It's usually a good idea to make sure you are also well groomed. That means that your nails are clean and cut; your beard if you have one is trimmed, and if you are clean-faced you should shave. Show some personal flair, by adding accessories to you outfit. A jaunty hat strategically placed to the side, a plaid scarf wrapped around your neck, or tucked underneath your overcoat, punkish suspenders, or a wildly artistic belt buckle are a few suggestions that could lend some spice to the basic staples in your closet. Even more importantly, bring your confidence and throw in a bit of old-fashioned manners for effect, but don't over-do it. Then breathe deep, dive in with a sense of adventure, and enjoy your date.