Follow your personal taste when it comes to picking the clothes to wear, not because of what your best friend likes. If you’re comfortable with what you have on, your confidence will shine through. And guys sure like girls who are poised and confident. However, it’s also important to consider where you’ll be dating.

You can never go wrong with a classic little black dress if the date is the formal dinner type. But you can go for a more casual look if the date is the coffee or lunch day time type. Never pick your dress on the last minute. If you wish to have a trendy or current look, get ideas from fashion magazines.

Always remember the adage that less is more. This applies with the make up you’re wearing. Try to go for the natural look, as most guys don’t like girls with too much make up on. The same is true with the fashion accessories you’re wearing. Keep them nice and simple. For example, small round rhodium earrings look sweet and conservative, as opposed to large chunky ones.

Clutch bag, hobo handbags, shoulder bags: no matter what you prefer, they serve a greater purpose than completing your look. There are some things that you need to carry with you on your first date, in case that you need them. Other than picking something that matches your getup and personality, they should also have some must-haves.

Basic make up should be in your bag, such as pressed powder and lipstick for retouching. Tissue can be very handy when blotting out sweat, excess oils or even blowing your nose. A sweet-smelling perfume or cologne will help you smell and feel fresh throughout the date. A cell phone too is important, in case you need to be picked up afterwards.

Many girls have this habit of trying out some beauty tips found in fashion and beauty magazines. There’s nothing wrong with it; however, it’s best to do them at least a week prior to your first date. Even if they rely on natural ingredients or methods, still disasters may strike. Plus, you need to give those tips some time to fully work.

For instance, how to get rid of acne tips are best done several days ahead. This will let the benefits to completely become evident, in particular the drying up of pimples. Should you develop some allergic reactions, fret not. There will be plenty of days for the reactions to disappear before you meet your date.