Hey, you! Look what I found! An article I wrote YONKS ago, for some throwaway page. Even then, I knew it was all blather. But now, older me thinks this has got to be one of the most sexist things I have ever written.
WEAR WHATEVER YOU DAMN WELL PLEASE!
Anyway, enjoy. (*insert eye-roll)
You’re stepping out for the first time with a new man, and you’re well aware of just how much first impressions can affect whatever comes later. Not to put too much pressure on you, but it’s not just what you do and say that matters; it’s what you wear.
Sad, but true.
I’m sure you rock your own sense of style, but I’d like to pass on a few suggestions on what you don’t wear.
A makeup mask
If you wear enough makeup to make the Joker jealous, it’s probably too much. Most men don’t care that much one way or the other, but a heavy slick of paint makes them wary. You assume he’s admiring the airbrushing job you’ve done, but he’s really wondering . . . “Is she a cyborg? Is there a layer of titanium under all that?” Wear just enough to show you appreciate him enough to make the effort, and leave it at that.
Noisy jewellery
I love the chunky bead look, too, but if your wrist makes so much noise when you reach for the popcorn that people think cows have invaded the cinema, you’re wearing too much.
Heavy perfume
Maybe he has allergies. Maybe he doesn’t enjoy the sensation of being locked in a florist’s back room. Wait a little until you find out how he feels about heavy scents before you splash them on.
Micro mini, micro tops, micro anything
Unless he’s a dermatologist, he’s probably not interested in seeing wide expanses of your bare skin so soon. Something sexy but . . . uh . . . a little decorous might be a better bet.
What you should wear
A big smile, a positive attitude, and whatever shows your personality while making you comfortable. There; you’re all set.
Cringe, right? Don’t forget to comment!
