Dating Tips: What Not To Wear Date No1
So, you’ve jumped through all the hoops that are required in the world of internet dating, and you’re both in agreement that you are ready for the next step: that initial first date. As you are sitting on the phone, planning this very special date, he inquires if you have a preference as to what type of food you try. You take a moment to think, decide on a whim to be adventurous and say that you are open to whatever he’s got in mind. He suggests Tapas at a restaurant that’s just opened and is the latest rave.
On any given day, this would be an exciting date. However, today you are not yourself - you feel as if you are an emotional wreck. As you stand at the entrance to your closet, you decide that today is the day you are going to panic because you have nothing to wear. Not because this is true, mind you. But, simply because you have no clue what a tapa restaurant is. As the thought runs through your head that perhaps you need to get out more, you realize that’s exactly what you’re in the process of doing. That thought complete, you decide to look into what the ambience to the restaurant is.
Any male reading this must be, more than likely, wondering what the big deal is. As a female, I assure you very few things are more embarrassing than showing up to a restaurant dressed in your nice casual attire when it’s a very upscale place. It doesn’t go well in reverse either. I managed to show up to a friend’s party once in a long dress and everyone else was in jeans! Originally, it was to be a formal affair but then she changed her mind (or so she claims…..).
This is because, as a child, if I was to go to the grocery store directly across the street my mom would stop me at the door and make sure I was dressed appropriately. If I didn’t pass inspection, she’s make me go back and change - all this just for some milk and eggs, I kid you not!!! Thus, I tend to dress Cubanish (meaning: looking nice and yet not like I’m off to church - in other words: no heels 24/7).
After a couple of these such incidences, I decided this would not happen to me again. So, now, every time I get invited to a restaurant I don’t know, I immediately look it up on the web. I go on their site, look at live footage (if available) to see what people wear when they are there. If they don’t have any of that type of information on their website, I take the time to call and ask the host/hostess what the recommended attire is. Also, this might be a good time to ask what type of food they serve if you have never heard of Tapas!