It depends. Where are you going? On a first date, part of what you're exhibiting to your date is your potential for fitting in-or your ability to set trends.
If you're at all shy or nervous about your fashion choices anyway, fitting in is probably the option you want because it doesn't take as much nerve to carry off as trend-setting does. Find out where you're going, and research what people wear in that location. If it's really foreign to you, you may want to do a recon trip and go alone or with a friend before your date to see what people are wearing. If it's something with established clothing rituals, like a golf game or the opera, you can probably find photos online that will give you ideas about appropriate clothing.
Clothing sends a strong message, and in dating it can speak clearly about our intentions or totally mislead our date. Wearing clothes that are clean, pressed and appropriate to the location and time are signals that you understand the world you're moving in and that you value your date and yourself. Wearing sexy clothing tends to make men think you're easier than you may truly be: to avoid misunderstandings, you may want to tone down the sexy look until he's passed some of your tests. Overdressing is slightly worse than underdressing; it's better to hit the nail on the head whenever possible.
You can find even more date fashion ideas by reading this beauty tip on what outfits to wear on a date with someone new.
