what to wear on a date

[raffers]

Tomorrow I am going on my first date in what seems like an eternity.

 

For a mid 20s male such as myself what's the best sort of outfit to wear. We're going for a pub meal so don't want to be too casual or too overdressed.

 

Any advice most appreciated.

 

Thanks

[rocio]

Jeans that are neither tight nor baggy, a button-up shirt or polo, and white loafers.

 

...The perfect outfit.

[brycen_green]

no loafers x_x

[ImThatGirl]

White loafers??

 

Raffers - where do you live?

[Cognitive_Canine]

black button up shirt, nice and clean jeans, and a pair of black shoes.

[rocio]

I don't know if loafers is what I mean. I didn't know what else to call them. Something like this:

 

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[Cognitive_Canine]

I don't know if loafers is what I mean. I didn't know what else to call them. Something like this:

 

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hahaha, those are kinda weird looking. Not gonna lie.

 

Reminds me of the shoes from "national lampoons vacation". The one that cousin eddie buys the husband.

[ImThatGirl]

I don't know if loafers is what I mean. I didn't know what else to call them. Something like this:

 

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Never seen anyone where those shoes around here.....

[Carmine]

I don't know if loafers is what I mean. I didn't know what else to call them. Something like this:

 

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Those are pimpin'.

 

I like shoes like merrell world travelers better...kinda classy yet kinda casual.

[rocio]

ok, don't take my advice!

 

...unless you live near me. Where do you live?

[Cognitive_Canine]

ok, don't take my advice!

 

...unless you live near me. Where do you live?

 

where do YOU live? o_0 maybe I should check out that dating scene. A different breed of guys over there....apparently.

[ImThatGirl]

ok, don't take my advice!

 

...unless you live near me. Where do you live?

 

I like them.... just nobody wears them around here. I live in the midwest...

[rocio]

Montreal. If you walk into a regular shoe store here, at least 1/3 of the shoes on the men's rack are going to be some variation of those.

 

My husband probably has 7 pairs.

 

I like them because they look so clean.

[ImThatGirl]

Montreal. If you walk into a regular shoe store here, at least 1/3 of the shoes on the men's rack are going to be some variation of those.

 

My husband probably has 7 pairs.

 

I like them because they look so clean.

 

 

Awesome to see the different styles depending on location... Thank you for posting!

[Cognitive_Canine]

yeah, not a lot of guys wear any white shoes (besides sneakers) in the midwest.

[rocio]

Well, whatever you do, make sure your shoes are clean and in good condition. Nothing says, "my closet is a complete mess and I need a woman to baby me" like dirty sneakers does.

[ImThatGirl]

Well, whatever you do, make sure your shoes are clean and in good condition. Nothing says, "my closet is a complete mess and I need a woman to baby me" like dirty sneakers does.

 

Yeah for sure - no dirty sneakers...

 

I'm trying to remember what the guy wore during my last date....

 

Last one Khaki Cargo Pants, decent dark colored t-shirt, and flip flop type sandals...

 

Before that same thing, but polo shirt...

 

These were both really laid back dates..

 

OP, is it hot where you are?

[raffers]

cheers for the help so far all.

 

I live in Manchester, UK

[Cognitive_Canine]

cheers for the help so far all.

 

I live in Manchester, UK

 

maybe ask some of your friends who are girls what they think is appropriate. Don't have them pick out the outfit but they can tell you what jacket looks good on you, etc.

[ghost69]

i wear a t-shirt with a nice pattern on it that is somewhat tight and shows off my physique and some nice pants. nice shoes too. no loafers.

[rocio]

ghost, what are "nice shoes" to you? I'm so curious now! Could you post a pic?

[confused25]

Well I live on the East Coast . . . .

 

I would say that NO shorts, no cargo pants or sporty pants of any kind, and no khakis please! One of my friends went on a date with a guy who wore polo, a pair of khakis and sneakers, tacky!

 

For a casual pub dinner date I'd stick with a nice pair of jeans, casual dress shoes (try to avoid sneakers unless they are fashion sneakers), or a clean polo top or button down shirt. It's also a turn on for me when I guy wears a nice cologne . . . a clean fresh scent though so nothing to overpowering. Good luck!

[ghost69]

ghost, what are "nice shoes" to you? I'm so curious now! Could you post a pic?

 

well, i'm skater punk. so i wear really nice skater shoes. let me see if i can get an example.

 

if it's general dinner or drinks it would be these.

 

otherwise i'd really dress up.

[bijoux27]

Never seen anyone where those shoes around here.....

 

You serious? Everyone wears those dress does with jeans. In white, black or brown.

[Cognitive_Canine]

You serious? Everyone wears those dress does with jeans. In white, black or brown.

 

well, you are in the same sort of area.

 

Very out of place where I live.