How to Look Great on a Date

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Looking great for a date requires a little effort on grooming, choice of clothes and self-preparation. It's effort well worth it, of course, as your date is likely to be wowed. The following suggestions are to help you look your absolute best.

Steps

Getting Clean

Have a shower. Use sweet-smelling soap and shampoo, and clean your face with a face cleanser. If you want to have a luxurious bath, and have the time for this, then go ahead!

Remove old nail polish that looks tatty. Clear the decks for a new coat. If you need a manicure, now is the ideal time for this. Once done, paint two coats of nail polish on each nail.

Brush your teeth. An important part of any date is clean teeth and sweet breath.

Be sure to smell nice. A dab of perfume or cologne is nice. Definitely use some deodorant under your arms as nerves will probably make you sweat a bit. Don't wear too much perfume or cologne, or it will risk causing your date to gag. Always think what might happen if he or she hated the scent you've chosen! If you have a strong perfume, spritz two puffs of perfume in the air in front of, close your eyes, wait 5 seconds, and then walk through the puffs of perfume. Choose a fragrance that works with your body chemistry. If you’ve ever received compliments on a particular perfume you’ve worn, that’s a good option!

Doing Your Makeup

Decide whether or not to wear makeup. For guys, this isn't a big deal but for some girls, especially in North America, it's considered essential. However, if you're not the type to wear makeup, then don't feel obliged. It's best to be known for who you are than for wearing something that makes you extremely uncomfortable.

Consider using concealer on any bad blemishes. You don't want your date seeing a pimple!

Play up the natural look. Keep it simple and have a kissable face not a minefield of minerals and artificial coloring. Try a thin line of charcoal-colored liner on your bottom lash line, champagne-colored eyeshadow and sparkly lip gloss. Or black mascara on your lashes, light-rose lipstick, and a thin layer of dark peach blush. If you usually wear dark eye makeup and cherry lipstick, then tone it down. Lavender-colored eyeshadow, clear mascara, and tinted and shiny lip stain. Wear a pretty tinted gloss, some mascara, and blush.

Adding Accessories

Wear accessories. Pearl necklaces, sparkly bracelets, and rings are good ways to show off your personal style.

Carry a cute bag if you want to. This is good because it adds to your overall look and it is convenient for storing gum, mints, tissues, cellphone. However, the bag isn't essential and if you prefer a wallet or a wad of cash plus phone in the pocket, that's okay too.