If you were going on a blind date, would you dress your best or go in your daily norm?

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I don't know if I worded that right lol. But basically, are you gonna show then what you look like at your best even though you may not look like that the majority of the year?  I’m not the type to go all dolled up for a first date. In general, I dont even like makeup nor nail polish. I likely won't even try the crap until my wedding day 😂 If that... I also hardly do my hair and just throw it in a bun. I love sweatpants and tracksuits but i’m nice enough not to wear that on a first date. I mean i should since i’ll likely be wearing it over 300 days of the year and he may as well know what he's getting into 🤣  So yea, what about you? Do you dress to impress on the first date and do you keep it up? 
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Yumix · Accepted Answer

No point in dressing up if it's not my style. If the first date is the only time she sees me wearing it then it's only raising wrong expectations. So regular clothes or is but of course the ones I think look best.

That being said, I'm not into blind dates

JSmuve · Accepted Answer

I'd dress like I normally do. Putting in your best effort at the beginning just leads to expectations that will certainly be unmet further down the road once you get comfortable.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I dress business casual - like I’m trying to look good - but not like I’m going to a celebrity wedding or opera audition.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Whenever I go on a date, I ry to look my best, whether she is blind, deaf, mute, or smell deaf!

Desconhecida · Answer

We always should be our best no matter the occasion! 😀

Lliam · Answer

I've never been on a blind date. If I asked a woman out, I'd take her someplace nice on our first date and dress appropriately.
I'm not a suit and tie kinda guy, but I'd take care in my choice of clothing. I'd want to look nice because I think it would be disrespectful to do otherwise. I'd want her to know that I had taste and style and cleaned up well. But I wouldn't over do it or be fake poser.

If she showed up looking too casual, as if she hadn't put any effort into looking nice, I'd figure she wasn't into me. It would signal that she wasn't nervous or excited about our first date and didn't put any effort into looking her best or trying to impress me.

First impressions are important.

I'd want her to look cute with flattering clothes, hair looking nice, glowing and looking fresh with tasteful, "invisible" makeup. I want her to be pretty but not fake. I'd want to feel like she cares about her appearance, knows how to care for herself, and has good taste in clothing. I'm interested in sweet, feminine women.

If she couldn't do that, we wouldn't have a second date.

ohshee · Answer

On a blind date huh well if I was going on a blind date I would hope it would be with you I would just wear those PE gym shorts cold wet past my belly button I would wear a t-shirt that was about three inches above my belly button pair army boots or maybe just flip flops in the moment I came to pick you up I would put my arms out wide walk towards you really kind of fast and the moment I seen you I know if my arms up baby LOL and I will hug you make a big bear hug and we would head to my car I was told this big garbage bag out pills with bread I say look I brought lunch for us and the ducks l o l o l o l o

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

I am a suit guy. If am skipping the suit then i will dressing nice anway. I don't dress to impress, it's just sens of style for me. So chinos, shirt and a blazer with nice clean leather or suede shoes, groom the beard. I am bald (i save time and money) 🤣 i shave at home.

If you were going on a blind date, would you dress your best or go in your daily norm?

This photo is very, VERY similar to what o wear. Formal nice style, not to impress but i like to look good because it makes me feel good.

OpenClose · Answer

I mean I would basically go how I dress for work. Generally jeans, a button up shirt, a suit vest, and a tie. I've kinda settled on that look because it's a nice mix between formal and casual. More intentional than casual, but not overbearing like a full blazer and dress pants.

I used to try this with khakis but I quickly started to realize the vibe it gave off was less of the "CEO on his off time" vibe I would hope for and more "call center guy begging for a raise". Should be less about dress pants and a casual top, and more casual pants and a dressy top.

But yeah, the button up shirt and vest with jeans is a combo I can daily drive. I would want it to be a dressy casual affair, rather than some formal interview. So I would dress the part.

elizamichale1 · Answer

Something like these

NathanDavis · Answer

I find a middle point between casual and also comfort, I always look good... and I am not saying that in a conceited way, lol... I just dress well, I don't like "lazy" or a way too relaxed careless look

also, I would never "dress up to impress" I am not about that... never been, never will be

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

"or go in your daily norm"

My daily norm is dressed up and dressed to impress. Not a fan of this athleisure and super casual trend going on. I get "are you going to a wedding?" all the time from passerbys. So, the date wouldn't be any different. I'll be showing up with a dress shirt, blazer, nice trousers, leather shoes, nice hair, nice cologne etc.

KrisPW · Answer

I'd dress up. If somebody went to the effort to fix me up on a date, or thought that me and this other person would be good together, then I'm going to put my best effort forward. If things aren't right, fine, I'll still honored my friends attempt / opinion.

GingerGuy · Answer

I don't believe in clothes, meaning people shouldn't be judged based on them. I think you (guy or girl) should go in whatever you're comfortable in or want to wear. But I know a lot of people don't think that way (especially women), so if the date is planned ahead of time, I'll dress casually, but try to wear something nice still. A little bit nicer than my day to day.

Sarahr123 · Answer

I don’t ever like looking like I made an extra effort for people. I wear nice clothes everyday anyway so yeah I’d go presentable wearing my usual clothes and since I always wear perfume to smell good anyway that goes with the territory but apart from that I won’t wear makeup or do any effort with my hair. I’ll have my normal hair straight hair either up or down depending on my mood and no makeup.

CurlyGirl42 · Answer

I dress very casual most days but I do like to dress up a bit now and then, also in my everyday life, so I often choose that for a first date. Not like party wear/make-up or fancy clothes and high heels. Just a nice, cute dress and some basic make-up.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I mean I'm not gonna show up to a blind date wearing a suit or anything but I'd show up probably wearing some clean jeans, boots, white t-shirt and my black leather jacket.

Simple, iconic and not overly dressy and pretty much what I wear outside of work.

HighValue · Answer

I dress how I normally dress. All black, jeans, t-shirt, and steel toe boots. Clean shaven. And I do keep up that style on a regular basis. yes, even when living together and not going anywhere I shave in the morning and fix my hair when I get up to always look presentable.

magiusX26 · Answer

slightly "dressed up" from my everyday wear. which is not really much of a difference. maybe a dressier shirt/slacks or a piece or 2 of jewelry which i rarely wear any jewelry at all. possibly a fresh haircut or new shoes which both are more likely to just be coincidental.

nawtee_me · Answer

I would dress nicely but not dressed up... casual and I am with you as for seeing me like you would most of the time anyway. Lets cut to the chase, if you don't like it then we both saved some time... lol Although I won't be sitting around in my underwear on the first date...

DarkCarousel · Answer

A little bit nicer than daily wear but not excessive. I always joke though that if they meet you at your worst, it can only get better from there…

Shark_61695 · Answer

Not gonna go suited and booted but I'd at least put on some jeans and a top which isn't faded or full of holes.

I have a nice pair of jeans and matching shirt but I leave the shirt unbuttoned with a top underneath so I can switch between casual and reasonably smart with little effort.

SuitAndTie · Answer

Somewhere in between I guess. My daily norm is sweatpants and a hoodie/sweatshirt. So definitely not that. My best would be too much for a first date I would think so a happy medium should do it. Also depends on where you are going for this date. As long as it isn't to some first class fancy restaurant then I think somewhere in between the two will be just fine.

Nigjt · Answer

No I'd not be all dressed up.
I'm the kinda person that would let u know in the first place that's I'd like my Women in the relaxed style an see where that tool them or her.
As for I I am just a jeans and t-shirt kinda of guy to be cool in the summer timer an in the winter time I love to be warm or cuddle up but in any kind of a situation I just asked to be comfortable.
God Bless

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Dress my best to impress, while first impressions are rarely accurate if you do not make a good one, there isn't a chance for second impressions later.

melanieeeB · Answer

I actually always showed up dressed normal for the first date, never saw the reason to put much effort into it lol  I will dress my absolutely best, when he invites me to something nice or important

MrTuxedo · Answer

I would probably dress casually, but not "too casually".  As I have really long hair, I would probably wash it before, or just put in a bun, would depend on my mood.

TyLeeAndPink · Answer

It depends on where you’re going. Of course you want to look nice for your date regardless, but location is important. You don’t have to wear makeup if you don’t want to. I never wear makeup.

AviatorTom · Answer

I've only been on a blind date once in my life. It was many years ago and my sister set it up. I knew in advance that it would be casual... we were havign pizza... so I wore nice casual clothes.

FinalFantasyBro · Answer

I don't trust the idea of blind dating, I would rather actually meet with the woman first before deciding asking her out on a date. Just Imagine having a raper, or serial killer as your date jeez I honestly pass on the offer. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Uptowngirl88 · Answer

You described me perfectly. I dress for comfort. But for a date I would dress up. It's only right to be presentable especially if its going to be a nice restaurant. Then after I'm going back to yoga pants🤣

DaveJord · Answer

Depends on where the date is... but I would dress a little better than just sweats and t-shirts or yoga pants.

RobT312 · Answer

I’d put in some effort and do better than my average, but would not get “all dolled up” because that would feel fake and uncomfortable

Anonymous · Answer

Daily norm. I feel dressing my best (unless it’s a fancy restaurant where you have to dress like that anyway) is trying a little too hard. I mean, I don’t even know this person?

Citizenkirk · Answer

I would wear a sports jacket or dress coat to impress, unless it was a casual or beach date we are going on.

JosyJosy · Answer

Daily casual norm for me. Depends on where we going of course, but usually I would dress how I'd always dress.

annabananna · Answer

I would dress casual dressy. I’d put on makeup and I nice outfit but I wouldn’t wear like a ball gown even though that would very entertaining to see the persons reaction.

alance99 · Answer

I would pick a outfit that looks best on me in my wardrobe and be the way i am , i dont want to offend any girl , if a girl comes up on blind date too much of makeup that completely changes her appearence then thats unfair according to me

Leonharted · Answer

I always dress my best without appearing inappropriate. I wouldn’t wear a suit or tux to a bowling alley, for example.

lilyanony1 · Answer

Dress for the type of date. Dinner? Nice dress Activity? Nice top trousers maybe trainers or boots depending

Vick2727 · Answer

Tbh I dress how I want. It tells me where her mindset is. I just put on a shirt, pants, and sneakers, usually though.

exitseven · Answer

I never get very dressed up but I would put on a nice shirt and iron a crease in my favorite pair of jeans.

Lynx122 · Answer

I would put in more thought/ effort than usual but not as much as some other people ^^

kellytheman · Answer

I might dress casual like blue jeans and a nice button t-shirt but I try give a little effort to look very nice. It also depends where the date is. If it's a very nice restaurant I wear a suit with a blazer tie might be optional.

AndrésC64 · Answer

I may dress up slightly, but I'm not going to put on false airs that I'm not willing to keep up the rest of the time. I'm going to be me and if she doesn't like that, too bad.

FriendlyCanadianGuy · Answer

A nice short sleeved dress shirt, few buttons undone, grey or black khakis, nice shoes and a watch, that's about it for any date

Pink2000 · Answer

I’m gonna dress regular. Definitely wouldn’t over do it.

talka20 · Answer

Id prolly try to loog good not super good but also not how i be everyday at home haha

ElvenMr · Answer

It would be the same as a normal date. I'll put on the clothes i wear all the time, maybe try to pick a nicer combo or something, but won't put on a suit or anything like that just to impress.

all_hayl · Answer

Maybe the real question is, are we trying to impress them. I’d dress more or less in my daily garb.

stephanieclt · Answer

I would dress very nicely. Maybe not over the top, but definitely nicer than normal casual clothes.

youngmix · Answer

Depends on the venue. E. g. hiking in a regional park, or eating at a Michelin starred restaurant.

jobego · Answer

i would go in my daily clothes! they will see how i am in normal life not in special life

DarkChoc69 · Answer

I think going in your daily norm would be good but if you got to go out a second time then something more classy to show that you can do both.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

No, I won't dress up. Because if she's ugly, I don't want her to feel bad, like she's missing out on something.

krin_m · Answer

It has been a long time since I went on date (ley alone blind date).  I would dress normally and be myself. That way you don't have to live to any pretenses.

jamesgoldman · Answer

I check the location out and choose my attire accordingly

collie22 · Answer

i never do blind date but if i did i would dress with what ever i have on

Titanic1912 · Answer

Dress my best, like I always do. Dress shirt and tie, dark slacks, dress shoes and suit jacket.

VarddaanKaushikk · Answer

Best Dressed because it's a Blind Date and I wouldn't want to leave a negative impression on the girl. I'd start dressing my usual way once we both get comfortable

Swordnen · Answer

proper  not too shabby that makes her feel like I don't care  and not over dressed and makes her feel like "Show off"  A normal shirt/Tshirt (Long sleeve) and jeans + shoes

TallAnon · Answer

I only have "clean and relatively new" and then "full suit and tie", the second seems way too excessive, so I would go with the first.

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