6 Tips For Dressing Without Stressing For A First Date

by Kelly Seal

You’ve got a date with a handsome guy you just met (not on Tinder, thank you very much!), and you want to grab his attention. Instead of searching through your closet in a panic, it’s time to take a step back. Regroup. Relax. Remain calm. We’ve got your date outfit covered—without all the stress.

Alice + Olivia
Emmie Dress
$330
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Alice + Olivia Emmie Dress ($330)

Tommy Hilfiger
Long-Sleeve Chambray Shirt
$45
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Tommy Hilfiger Long-Sleeve Chambray Shirt ($45)

Black Halo
Aria Dress
$309
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Black Halo Aria Dress ($309)

Tibi
Amber Heels
$375
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Tibi Amber Heels ($375)

Free People
Spring Fever Mini Dress
$128
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Free People Spring Fever Mini Dress ($128)

MICHAEL Michael Kors
York Ankle Boots
$136
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MICHAEL Michael Kors York Ankle Boots ($136)

Kenneth Cole
Stay Here Pumps
$148
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Kenneth Cole Stay Here Pumps ($148)

Shoe Cult
Nicole Pumps
$78
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Shoe Cult Nicole Pumps ($78)

Zara
Top with Bib Front
$50
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Zara Top with Bib Front ($50)

Mango
Light Denim Shorts
$45
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Mango Light Denim Shorts ($45)

Nars
Lip Gloss
$26
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Nars Lip Gloss ($26)

Photo:

Sandra Semberg

Tip #6: Try on your outfit the night before.
​There’s nothing worse than imagining what you’re going to wear, and then being completely disappointed by it when standing in front of the mirror, ten minutes before your date arrives. Remove this kind of last-minute stress by choosing your outfit (and trying it on) the night before. Do it with a friend if you need support.

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