Dating Tips: What Not To Wear On A First Date

So, you've jumped through all the hoops that are required in the world of internet dating, and you're both in agreement that you are ready for the next step: that initial first date. As you are sitting on the phone, planning this very special date, he inquires if you have a preference as to what type of food you try. You take a moment to think, decide on a whim to be adventurous and say that you are open to whatever he's got in mind. He suggests Tapas at a restaurant that's just opened and is the latest rave. Normally you wouldn't even flinch at these words, but today you are having an extremely emotionally charged day. So, instead of reacting to this news as you would on any other given day, you decide that today would be a good day to panic. You start with the fact that you have no idea what a tapa restaurant is and neither does your best friend. You begin to think that perhaps you need to get out more and then realize that's exactly what you're in the process of doing if you could just figure out what the atmosphere to the restaurant is going to be. Any male reading this must be, more than likely, wondering what the big deal is. As a female, I assure you very few things are more embarrassing than showing up to a restaurant dressed in your nice casual attire when it's a very upscale place. It doesn't go well in reverse either. I managed to show up to a friend's party once in a long dress and everyone else was in jeans! Originally, it was to be a formal affair but then she changed her mind (or so she claims.....). My mom used to stop me at the door and make me go back, dress like I was going to church on any given Sunday, and then go back out - all this just for some milk and eggs. So, naturally, if left to my own devices, I will dress Cubanish (meaning, an interesting cross between looking nice and yet not like I'm off to church - no heels 24/7). I went on a date once to what I thought sounded like a nice place. Turned out to be a yuppie playground and I'd worn heels! Not much fun was had that evening (at least not by me). Once I had a couple of these incidences, I decided I would devise a system so that it did not happen to me again. Therefore, if I am visiting a new restaurant, I and look at live footage (if available) to see what people wear. If live feed cameras are not available on their site, I then call and ask if they have recommended attire. I will take this opportunity to inquire as to the food if I'm not familiar with it (as was the case here). Click this link and join the mailing list:Internet Dating, then check this article out: Dating Book.