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I have a date would it be unreasonable to go casual?

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12yearslater · 07/09/2024 00:01

I have a date this weekend, we've kind of got to know eachother over the last few months as spectators at a sports event. So he's seen me in my everyday wear and is obviously happy with how I present or I'm guessing he wouldn't have asked me out, do you think it's ok to go casual or should I make an effort and dress up a bit? When I say casual I'd wear outdated skinny jeans 😮, a niceish top and a pair of boots or flipflops, weather dependent. Any views or ideas appreciated. I would be most comfortable in what I have suggested.

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GiddyRobin · 07/09/2024 00:11

What kind of date is it? If it's just a cinema date and a pint in the local pub, casual is fine. If it's a meal or something nice, I'd dress up a little bit.

He's seen you in your everyday wear so it's also nice to see how someone scrubs up. When I was dating, I did a mixture of date types because I wanted to know if the man would make an effort and could look after his appearance when needed. I'm pretty laid back but I don't want to see jeans and trainers at a fancy restaurant. Had a boyfriend when I was doing my postgrad studies and he'd come to important dinner parties with me looking like he'd just rolled out of bed. Doesn't make a good impression.

midgetastic · 07/09/2024 00:09

Wear what you like / makes you feel good if that's wrong" he wasn't for yiph

Dillydollydingdong · 07/09/2024 00:05

Where are you going and what are you going to do? It all depends on the occasion.

SaffronsMadAboutMe · 07/09/2024 00:04

Impossible to say without knowing roughly where you're going/what you'll be doing?

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