I was looking out for a perfect place for the dinner date, as the girl I love has accepted my dinner date proposal. I was confused, and then I decided to arrange a romantic dinner at home. I started with the necessary preparations: food, wine, ambience and decoration. By the end of the evening, everything was in place, red wine, her favorite meat, candles, flowers and dim light. It is only then I realized that I wasn’t ready yet. I wasn’t sure what to wear. After standing for almost twenty minutes in front of my wardrobe I could not decide on the clothes. In the end I called a fashion designer friend of mine. Trust me I just followed her words and at the end of the dinner date, I was showered with compliments by her. To help folks like me I have compiled the list of fashion tips for men when they have a romantic dinner at home:
- Apparels: To feel confident it is very important to wear comfortable clothes. It is important to wear good clothes so that you jump start with the conversation without constantly worrying about how you look. Remember, whatever look you choose, pick the clothes that fit you well. Here are some suggestions that might come handy when it comes to clothes:
- Conventional with the twist: The mantra is to keep it simple yet give an edge. Prefer sticking to traditional and conservative look but for the edge give a dash of color or pattern. Wear a nice pair of jeans and vibrant polo may be in green, blue, yellow or red. Suits are a complete ‘NO’ for the dinner date. They are never appreciated by women of any taste.
- Be romantic and extravagant: Try the deep indigo jeans with bold and fitted sportshirt coupled with tailored blazer. Make sure the blazer colour matches the jeans, belt, shirt and shoes. Jackets are important as they can be removed when necessary.
- Avoid loud shirts: The focus has to be you and not the shirt you are wearing. Stay away from loud shirts or the statement pieces. Put that cowboy belt buckle or angry bird bracelet back in the closet.
- Class it up: If you wish to class up the dinner date then try the button-down shirt and the sports coat with slacks. Pick the colors and style carefully.
- Jazzy look: If you have planned a jazzy dinner for the date then it is best to look little flashy yet stylish. Pick the striped back shirt, pair of dark denims and white blazer. Don’t forget the formal shoes and flashy watch for the complete look.
- Go light on cologne: Don’t overdo it on the cologne. Your date would surely not like to be sitting in the cologne factory while having the dinner. Steer away from mixing the perfumes. Keep it simple and plain. A dab of cologne is enough to do the magic.
- Groom well: Neither over-do nor under-do the grooming. Visit the barbers to get the hair trim, shave and mono-brow. Girls hardly appreciate the untidy and unkempt looks. Don’t go for a dramatic hair cut just to impress her. You never know, it might be your hair that made her fall for you in the first place.
- Shoes: Believe it or not, women are obsessed with the shoes. Pick the best shoes that go well with the clothes you wear. If you manage to pick the right shoes, half the battle is already won.
Now that you’re wearing perfect clothes and are well groomed don’t ruin the romantic setting by talking about technology, politics or your ex-girlfriend. Keep the conversation light-hearted and try and bond over issues like movies, books and ‘favorite things’.
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