A Guy's Guide to Dressing for your Dates

Guys, I am going to keep this nice and simple for you. When you have a date lined up, put a little effort into looking good. First impressions are absolutely lasting impressions, so make sure to pay attention to even the smallest details.

For a casual yet hip look, I like to suggest grabbing a sexy pair of jeans that hug you right. I like brands like “7 for all mankind” and their “Manhattan Slouchy” jeans or “Rock & Republic” and their “Henley Fugitive” fit. Hit a store like Neiman Marcus for the ultimate selection of styles and colors of denim.

Now that you have your sexy jeans, get a great solid colored shirt with a unique blend of materials. A shirt like a Burberry solid light blue herringbone pairs great with your jeans. This shirt is also very versatile and looks good tucked in or out. Pair your shirt and jeans with a great jacket. You could go for a very sleek look with an “Etro” duster jacket or a "Ermenegildo Zegna" “Mitch” jacket. The look behind this is casual yet thought-out and with a true attention to beautifully stitched garments. Make sure you have a good solid black and brown belt to pair with your outfits.

The shoe I tell every guy I know to buy that is awesome with jeans and slacks are “drivers” (comfortable, sophisticated loafers). You could get a pair of black Salvatore Ferregamo leather “Runner Loafers” and be able to use them for date outfits with jeans or even wear them on casual Friday’s at work. High-end brands like Tods and Gucci also make gorgeous suede drivers in rich chocolate browns or luxurious black as well. For those who don’t want to spend a few hundred on shoes, head to Kenneth Cole and pick up a pair of brown “Moc-A-Thon”, which are nice suede loafers available for $175.00.

Always make sure to spray waterproof protectant on your suede items. You can typically buy the spray at the shoe boutique or have your local cobbler assist you. Also, make sure to wear the appropriate thin dress socks with your shoes. I have heard disaster stories and seen guys out about wearing athletic socks with dress shoes. This is a huge NO NO.

Now that you have a nice date outfit, make sure you groom yourself properly. Guys this means, shower and shave. On shaving, I would say make sure you use a new blade. Razor burn is often caused by one of two things: bacteria that grow on your blade after use, or a dull blade from previous shaves. On date night, pull out a fresh, new blade.

After shaving, please moisturize. Most men don’t do that ever, so they wouldn’t think about doing it for a date. I liken it to waxing your car. You don’t wax your car every time you wash it, but you do when you want your car looking its best. Splash some nice aftershave on as well.

Haven’t pulled out your tweezers in a year? Well, pluck your uni-brow if you have one or any wild stray hairs. Trim your nose-hairs too. These are the worst things to talk about, but they are also the most unbecoming examples of sub-par grooming.

Make sure your hair is groomed and you paid a visit to have the back of your neck shaved. Women really don’t like neck hairs everywhere. Even if you had your hair cut two weeks ago, you can simply go in for a neck shave. It is worth the extra dollars trust me.

Make sure your wallet is loaded with plenty of cash for cabs and two credit cards (in case one is problematic.)

Next week, I will discuss physical boot camp for eligibles- techniques to get you sexy for your dates.