Need first date advice!

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Registered: 06-11-2004
Need first date advice!
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Thu, 04-13-2006 - 9:36pm

I'm going out with a guy tomorrow afternoon, and we're meeting at a cafe after my last class is over (we're both graduate students). What should I wear since it will be an afternoon date, and I'll be coming straight from school? I'm not big on dresses/skirts, but I do have some nice slacks I would feel more comfortable wearing. I usually wear jeans or khakis to school, but is that too casual to wear on a date?

Also, I'm not sure what I should order from the cafe. When he asked me if I wanted to go out with him, I suggested that we meet at a coffee shop. He wanted to go to this cafe, so I'm not sure if I should just order coffee or if he is expecting to have a meal together.

Thanks for your help!

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Registered: 03-25-2006
Fri, 04-14-2006 - 4:09pm
well, you're probably on your date right now so this is probably too late. But...my policy is to dress in a way that makes ME feel comfortable, confident and sexy. For some women that's slacks/jeans. And that's definitely not too dressed down for a coffee date. It's good to feel like yourself on a date, especially in the beginning when you're getting to know them. If you're busy thinking about how odd you feel in a skirt, it just detracts from what the experience should really be. Or that's my opinion. Hope it went well!!


Edited 4/14/2006 4:10 pm ET by luky4elle
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Registered: 06-11-2004
Fri, 04-14-2006 - 7:56pm
Thanks for the advice. I just wore some nice khaki pants and a shirt and was actually more dressed up than him, since he just wore shorts and a T-shirt. The date went well, although it was pretty quick!