Dijanna Mulhearn
Speed Dating
You’ve taken a deep breath and decided to give speed dating a go. The first impression is all you have. Everything you wear says something about you and will affect the kind of person you attract.
©David Lawrence
Dress simply rather than overtly sexy (unless sex is all you want). Too much flesh, strained seams or total transparency says desperate and trashy. Wear your favourite underwear to feel sexy from within – be remembered as the one with style and a generous smile not the one with the double bubble boobs. Choose a color that helps your skin look radiant or if wearing black then pop on a sparkly necklace or earrings to draw light to your face.
Consider the destination. At an affordable restaurant go smart casual or amp it up a notch at a bar in something slick. Wear something that follows your form comfortably – a simple jersey dress is almost foolproof. If you are coming from work freshen up your make-up, let down your hair and slip on some jewel-toned stilettos to add some oomph to your office attire. And catch a taxi, sky-high heels lose their appeal when worn with a grimace.
For makeup cues check out the lighting. If it’s moody then go for a subtle smoky eye and lightly glossed lips. You don’t want your makeup to look like it’s been expertly applied with a palette knife (a total turn-off) and a quick at-home mani is in order. Pretty, pale polish helps your hands look neat and lather on the moisturiser.
©David Lawrence
Have a sense of humour about the situation but do not treat it as a joke. In general, you will meet real people hoping to find someone to connect with so try to be mindful of others. Any criticism is usually a sign of insecurity from the one dishing it out so don’t take things too personally. After all, they are more nervous than you.
Ultimately if there is a connection you will feel it right away. Be sure it’s because he wants to know more about you and not a booty call. Great relationships have come from speed dates so be positive. The worst you can do is leave with a good story for your friends.
DO
Talk about travel. It’s always interesting (and telling) to hear where people have been or want to go.
Avoid jeans, it’s considerate to make an effort.
Take special notice of your neckline and use it as a frame for your face not your cleavage.
Put your best shoe forward and always be graceful.
DON’T
Have any preconceived ideas.
Wear anything you would have worn five years ago.
Give out any personal information on the night. Sleep on it then make contact through the host.
Spend the entire time talking about yourself unless you are seriously not interested in him.
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