Clothing retailer River Island
recently invited me to take a look at a dating survey they carried out, with a
number of men who are currently dating. They questioned 3000 men on their
dating habits and thoughts, and it made for an interesting read!
recently invited me to take a look at a dating survey they carried out, with a
number of men who are currently dating. They questioned 3000 men on their
dating habits and thoughts, and it made for an interesting read!
For example, the survey came out
with results that 79% of men think that they’re being tested on a first date –
and let’s be honest; they’re probably not wrong! I don’t know whether it’s
something that we do on purpose, but surely part of the first date process is
to decide whether there will be a second date… the only way to do this is
with some subtle testing! I’m sure that if you asked males whether they test
people on a first date, I bet the answer is YES!
with results that 79% of men think that they’re being tested on a first date –
and let’s be honest; they’re probably not wrong! I don’t know whether it’s
something that we do on purpose, but surely part of the first date process is
to decide whether there will be a second date… the only way to do this is
with some subtle testing! I’m sure that if you asked males whether they test
people on a first date, I bet the answer is YES!
Perhaps unsurprisingly the
retailer also looked into the clothing side of dating – for example they
discovered that 49% of men like it if their date wears a dress on their first
date. That said, 44% of them said that good conversation was far more important
than what she is wearing.
retailer also looked into the clothing side of dating – for example they
discovered that 49% of men like it if their date wears a dress on their first
date. That said, 44% of them said that good conversation was far more important
than what she is wearing.
First Dating Styling
Are you someone that worries
about what
to wear on a first date? I know I always want to make sure I look my best –
but also wear something that I feel comfortable and confident in, because I
think this really shines through when you are out socialising. That said, 15%
of men said they didn’t think they would notice if a woman they were dating
changed outfits half way through, so if you’re dating one of these men you really
don’t need to worry at all!
about what
to wear on a first date? I know I always want to make sure I look my best –
but also wear something that I feel comfortable and confident in, because I
think this really shines through when you are out socialising. That said, 15%
of men said they didn’t think they would notice if a woman they were dating
changed outfits half way through, so if you’re dating one of these men you really
don’t need to worry at all!
What I would say is that dating,
especially a first date can be really stressful. If wearing something fabulous
helps to take away some of this stress then do that – but on the flip side, if
deciding what to wear is just adding to the stress then put on something that
you’re happy and comfortable in and you’ll be fine!
especially a first date can be really stressful. If wearing something fabulous
helps to take away some of this stress then do that – but on the flip side, if
deciding what to wear is just adding to the stress then put on something that
you’re happy and comfortable in and you’ll be fine!
Try not to worry too much about what you think the guy is
wondering on a first date, it’s really important to just worry about having a
good time. At the end of the day, they’re going to either like you or not – so worrying
about whether they’ll notice what you’re wearing or if you have had your hair
cut is a waste of time. Instead, get yourself dressed up in a way that you like
and get yourself out there. You have nothing to lose but a few hours of your
life – and you may end up having an amazing time!
wondering on a first date, it’s really important to just worry about having a
good time. At the end of the day, they’re going to either like you or not – so worrying
about whether they’ll notice what you’re wearing or if you have had your hair
cut is a waste of time. Instead, get yourself dressed up in a way that you like
and get yourself out there. You have nothing to lose but a few hours of your
life – and you may end up having an amazing time!
I tend to keep first dates simple
– drinks in a local bar for example, so I know that a dress and leggings is
going to do me fine, no matter the time of day or the person I am meeting. If
you need/want to change this for your own first date, go for it!
– drinks in a local bar for example, so I know that a dress and leggings is
going to do me fine, no matter the time of day or the person I am meeting. If
you need/want to change this for your own first date, go for it!
What do you like to wear on a
first date?
first date?
Debz x
Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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