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Is this dress ok for a first date?

190 replies

Amberamethyst · 29/01/2023 10:52

I don't know why I've bothered to hide my face as if you know me you know me!

I got this website recommended and ordered this dress, they send the wrong colour as if orders blue. But I think the green is nice too!

Honest opinions on it for first date 😬

Is this dress ok for a first date?
OP posts:
VladmirsPoutine · 29/01/2023 11:36

Are you usually a glam type? This feels like a lot for a first date but if you like it the dress looks good on you!

WinnieFosterReads · 29/01/2023 11:39

I think the fact you've known him for a while makes a difference actually. I wouldn't worry about someone I'd known talking to my boobs 😄

arethereanyleftatall · 29/01/2023 11:40

Amberamethyst · 29/01/2023 11:36

Thanks for much for the reassuring comments.

First date after the end of a 22 year marriage.

I'm ready to move on to the next chapter and I've know the guy for a while so we are friends

Thank goodness for that.
For if you found him on OLD I was about to say, don't put any effort in, there's about a 30% chance they'll call it off/ not show!

Cocobutt · 29/01/2023 11:40

Yes it looks stunning!

I love the hair and shoes with it too!

ClassroomRunaway · 29/01/2023 11:41

I love it. You look stunning

Cocobutt · 29/01/2023 11:43

I’m surprised with the comments saying it’s a bit too much or they’d dress down a bit.

I would happily wear something like this even if I’m just going for a pub meal with my friends.
I don’t think it’s too dressy at all.

Walterwhiteswifey · 29/01/2023 11:44

Wow he's a lucky guy! Hope you have a great time!

MrsSkylerWhite · 29/01/2023 11:45

Personally, never liked low cut but you look lovely.

blebbleb · 29/01/2023 11:47

It looks great on you. You have a lovely figure.

7eleven · 29/01/2023 11:47

Your figure is blimmin gawjus. Don’t like the dress, but that’s just personal opinion. Good luck on your date!

Appleblum · 29/01/2023 11:49

You look stunning!

FastFood · 29/01/2023 11:50

You look great and very glam. I personally find it a bit too much and would probably tone it down with a leather jacket, chunky boots and a relaxed hairdo, but it's a matter of personal taste.

Unbridezilla · 29/01/2023 11:50

It's a fantastic dress. And you look incredible in it. Why wouldn't you wear it?!

(Where is it from?)

Sickoffamilydrama · 29/01/2023 11:51

You look stunning and will certainly turn his head.

I actually not that fond of insta make up and think that doing whatever your normally do will look great.

BeyondMyWits · 29/01/2023 11:51

It looks fabulous. Hope you have a fantastic date... lovely to have a nice relaxing meal with someone you already know a bit (been there... 23 years and counting).

goodmorningsunny · 29/01/2023 11:51

Wow. You look incredible. Have fun!

(P.s, where is it from?!)

purpledalmation · 29/01/2023 11:51

I'd say it's a bit formal too. More a works Christmas party dress, than a first date dress, unless it is a formal do.

Cornelious2011 · 29/01/2023 11:52

You look fab in it. I wouldn't wear it for a first date as it's a bit glam and too low for me.

walkinthewoodstoday · 29/01/2023 11:52

Stunning!

purpledalmation · 29/01/2023 11:53

If you wear it he will hopefully, turn up in a suit.

BakedBeeeen · 29/01/2023 11:54

I think you look absolutely gorgeous, but this look with the split and the really low cut is too try-hard and maybe a bit desperate. Why not save this look for when you’ve been on a few dates. I would play it way more casual to start with. You need to feel confident and if I were wearing that dress I would feel on show.

Shitfather · 29/01/2023 11:56

You look bloody gorgeous in it and well done you for moving on after a 22 year marriage. As you know the guy, I think it’s fine (hopefully, he’s taking you somewhere that justifies such a glam look). Update us!!

gogohmm · 29/01/2023 11:56

For a formal restaurant its lovely but do check it is that dressy, in recent years even very expensive restaurants have become very casual especially in the south

AnneShirleysNewDress · 29/01/2023 11:56

You look stunning! Hope the date goes well.

BlackSwan · 29/01/2023 11:57

Wow you look beautiful. Wear the dress.