This is a guest post by Vibhinta Verma Das, the founder and director of Vibhinta Verma Image Consulting. She is a model and an actor with a penchant for style, a flair for presentation and a passion for teaching. As a certified Image Consultant she teaches people how to project an appropriate, attractive and authentic image.
Women care about appearances. Clothes, when worn correctly, enhance your positive features, camouflage the less than ideal ones and make you look more attractive. When men are going on a date with a woman, they should dress to convey that they take her seriously. Here are some tips for that important first date:
A well-fitted, formal jacket is the single most flattering piece of clothing every man should own.
A casual date allows for a relaxed outfit, but not a sloppy one. Keep the trainers and sweat pants away. A pair of dark blue fitted jeans with a casual button down shirt or a polo t-shirt with loafers will take you from a sporting event to a coffee date.
A dinner, dancing, or a few drinks is the occasion to wear a sports jacket or blazer – a jacket makes you look more masculine and authoritative. Trust me, women love a sharply dressed man. Plus, it gives you the option of offering her your jacket if she gets a bit chilly.
Don’t wear a suit (unless the occasion requires one) or anything else that makes you look like you didn’t change after work.
Women are obsessed with shoes. Wear clean and stylish shoes because you can be sure she will be looking at them and judging you.
Never try anything new with the hair on your head or face for a date. Stick to what you know works and get a trim a week before.
Smelling nice is fantastic, but don’t overdose on the cologne. You want her to be “just” able to smell you, not gag on the scent.
Pay attention to the details: clip your fingernails, wash your hair, check for dandruff and trim the nose and ear hair
Finally, remember that appearance is important, but on the date, be courteous, have a sense of humour, engage in interesting conversation, and pay more attention to her than your blackberry
On a first date, a man should ensure he is well dressed and groomed, and then he should forget all about what he looks like and focus on the woman he’s with.
