Dating - Scrub up well for your first date!

It’s all happy times for you - you hooked in a hottie you have met through Redhotpie, you have the evenings’ events all planned out and you think you’re in like Flynn.  You meet up with your date that night thinking it’s all going to go swimmingly but instead you see the brief cringe on their face as you walk toward them.  After the date has ended you realise they’re never going to call you again.  Where did you go wrong?  Let me tell you…

Making a good first impression is crucial.  If you come to the date looking like you have just rolled out of bed it makes your date feel you haven’t made any effort for them.  They may begin questioning if you like them that much at all or possibly even think you have really poor hygiene and get immediately put off.  Yes everyone farts, burps, and has morning breath, but on the first date you should exude the look of someone whose poop don’t stink.

Sloppiness and poor grooming are major turn offs.  For guys, your clothing should be neat.  Nice shoes or a well fitted shirt will score you major points.  You can pair these up with some stylish jeans but make sure you wear a belt so you don’t look like you are auditioning for a rap video.  If it’s cold outside consider a nice jumper or jacket to wear over your shirt, possibly even a fabric like cashmere that feels oh so nice to touch.  For girls, sexy yet sophisticated is usually the way to go or smart casual for a movie date.  Don’t get showy on both the top and bottom.  If you are going to wear a fairly busty top, wear something modest on the bottom half of your body and vice versa.  Guys and girls get a trusted friend who dresses well to review your outfit; you may think you look so damn hot, when really you look so damn not. 

Wear a subtle perfume or cologne, something enticing but not overpowering.  Again I would ask one or more people you trust what they think of the perfume.

If you’re hair is starting to look a little unruly I suggest booking into a hairdresser to tidy it up a bit.  For guys, make sure you keep your facial hair neat or come to the date clean shaven and definitely trim those nose hairs.  Girls, pluck those eyebrows, wax that upper lip and you are raring to go.

I cannot press on this point enough and I know from looking at the results of a recent user poll on Redhotpie this is the biggest turnoff.  Brush Your Teeth! Floss, use mouthwash, make them shine baby because there is nothing worse than leaning in for a good night kiss and your date passes out from your malodorous scent.  Take extra measures and chew gum while venturing to your date to ensure your breath stays minty fresh.

The main point to remember is to look as good as you want your date to look for you, and really you should have no problems.  This isn’t to be read as people are shallow but rather initial attraction is important and if you don’t look the part that potential someone special may look elsewhere.  Redhotpie is here to help you make a successful match, try these tips out and I doubt you will be sorry.