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By Brandi M. Seals

Dates are fun and exciting, but it always seems that getting ready for a date, specifically a first date, is a stressing experience. Thoughts of 'what do I wear' fly through the head. Inevitably more than one outfit gets tried on. Who am I kidding; everything in the closet gets tried on. To help relieve the stress of finding the perfect outfit for a date, I have created a list of tips that will help any woman find the right thing to wear.

Appropriate Attire
Where will you be going on the date? What is your date like? The answers to these two questions will go a long way towards telling you what you should wear. You do not want to show up under or overdressed for any occasion. However, when in doubt, overdress just a bit. You will probably still feel like you stick out but you will not be as self conscious as you would be had you underdressed.

If your date involves going to the movies, you should be safe wearing a good pair of jeans, some boots, and a nice sweater or top of your choice. Steer clear of tee shirts. That is just too casual. You want to look extra special nice, not like you do every day.

If your date is to go to a play, you are going to want to take things up a notch. Regardless of where the play is held, you should wear a nice dress or skirt. We are not talking ballroom gear here, just something nice. Perhaps that little black dress in the back of the closet that you never know when to wear might be appropriate.

In the off chance that you do not know where you are going on the date, take a cue from the person you are going with. If he is generally a fairly casual fellow who likes tee shirts and jeans, then the outfit described for a night at the movies is probably what you want to wear. If your date is more of the metro-sexual type, be prepared to dress up a bit more. A skirt with a cute jacket is a good choice in this situation.

The Clothing
As I have already revealed, the basic date outfits involve a good pair of jeans or trousers with a nice top, a simple but pretty dress, or a skirt and a jacket. But what is also important is the condition of the clothes.

I cannot iterate this enough; make sure your clothing fits. If you are wearing a jacket, you should be able to button it. You do not have to wear it buttoned but everyone will still be able to tell it is too small even if the buttons are not straining. Pants should not pull in the crotch or have lines on the back. Both are signs that your pants do not fit. If you do not have the perfect 30 inch inseam that standard pants come in, make sure you are sporting the right length. You should not look like you are running from a flood and you should not be walking on your pants.

Dresses and skirts need to an appropriate length. At the knee is pretty much the standard for anyone over the age of 18, but if you are young enough, why not go a little shorter. Just make sure your business is well covered. Your bum should not be hanging out the back. If your skirt or dress looks like something Paris Hilton would wear, it is probably time you donated it to charity.

In addition to making sure your clothes fit, they really ought to look nice. Stay away from bold prints since they are often over powering. Pick items in colors that complement your skin tone. That means you will need to try the items on when you buy them.

Anything that has grown old and is really past its prime really should not be worn. I do not care how much you love that light blue cami, if it has a snag in the back that you plan to cover with a jacket, it is time to say goodbye. Go out a buy a new cami. You will be much happier knowing you can remove your jacket if you get warm.