First dates are always nerve wracking. It seems like torture to prepare for the first date. One of the toughest decisions to make is how to dress for a first date. Almost everyone believes that first impressions last and this is precisely what you want to happen on your first date. You should dress to impress. Although pre-date jitters are different between men and women, one thing is for sure, they want to dress to make and leave the right impression to their dates.

So, what are the general rules in dressing up during the first date?

1. Dress comfortably
You will never go wrong with dressing as comfortable as possible. Won't it be better to look comfortable in a simple look rather than make unnecessary movement through out your date? This will also show your date that you are very much comfortable in your own skin.

2. Dress right and appropriately    
You need to make sure that you are dressing up for the right occasion and place. You can ask your first date partner where you are going beforehand. If he doesn't want to tell you, simply ask if its a casual or formal affair just to give you an idea of what look to go for. No one wants to go to a formal restaurant wearing a tank top paired with denims and sneakers. So better have an idea before making your clothing choice.

3. Dress to flatter
By now, you should already know what pieces will look good on you and will flatter your body. You should also know what body features you can enhance and show off because your first date dress should enhance your body features. If you don't, you can ask a friend's opinion on this. More often than not, people will go for clothing that are "in" that season even if it is not flattering. So be sure to try the clothes on first and see how it would look like on you before the dressing them for a first date.

4. Dress that fits well
You should wear clothes that fit well on your body. When your clothes have a good fit, you will definitely feel comfortable through out your first date. No need to worry about unbuckling your belt after dinner or fearing for buttons to fly off every time you laugh. Just choose clothes that fit you well and all will be swell.

However, there are still different rules between men and women.

Men should always remember the basics like wearing a belt when shirt is tucked in and matching belts with good shoes. The color of the belt and shoes should be color coordinated. But if you want to be creative in your look, make sure to find the look that suits you, whether its a casual denim-sneakers look or a rocker-leather look. It is a known fact that women will always look at men's butt when they turn around so better make sure that your back side is tight and squeezable to her eyes! Most women prefer the clean look while some like you unshaven. But your best bet is to be clean-shaven when you go on your first date. Your hair should also be well groomed and fixed. This will show your date that you really cared and wanted to impress her.

You should always dress femininely. This shows a bit of your romantic side to your date. Choose soft colors or preferably pink since this is a romantic color. Leave your ghetto-mini skirts at home on your first date. Although you might get his attention the whole night, you may come across differently in the long haul. Also, women are so prone on wearing outfits that is not really comfortable just to get that look. You think that men will not see through this? Believe me they will! Especially when they see your awkward movements to make adjustments on your clothes. Also avoid very flashy colors and fashion statements and high-maintenance looking clothes. This might intimidate your date.

The bottom line is to dress to make the right impression but never let go of yourself. Make sure that you dress to show who you really are on the first date. Keeping it real will always be helpful to you.