Best Outfits to Wear on First Dates Part II

I've written before about what a girl may wear on a first date in a piece called, "Best outfits to wear on first dates" but I wanted to look deeper into the closet and see if perhaps there is already something inside that will make us feel good not only about what we wear, but more importantly, how we feel when we wear it.

I want to speak candidly about my experiences going out on a date and what I found to be most comfortable for my body and my mind. I found that if I didn't feel good on the inside, it didn't matter what I wore on the outside. I had to first get my mind right, and be sure that who I say I am, I am and really feel it!

Many first dates turn out poorly because our minds are not clear about our expectations. We over think the date and come out overdone or overworked. If we're not happy about ourselves, a first date and what to wear can be a difficult step. These are some of the steps I've found most helpful when getting ready for that first big date with someone you would like to get to know and hopefully wants to know you better.

The first thing I took a look at is am I happy with Cheryle? How do I feel when I look in the mirror? What do I see in myself that I may or may not like about myself? What do my eyes say about me? Can I smile from within or do I have a fake smile? What am I thinking about that comes through in my manners or speech? Who or what do I project to the world when I go out? If these questions can be answered in a positive way, then what I wear is easy! I wear what says I am at ease & happy with who I am.

I also ask myself do I feel a need to impress because I am not 100% good about what is inside my heart and mind. Am I being honest and true to myself? Am I respecting myself, does my clothes say clearly that I do? What do I believe in? Do I rely on clothing to cover or hide who I really am on the inside? Are my inner thoughts peaceful and good? Now if these answers are all on the positive path, I'm sure about who and what I am. Now I can go out and wear whatever conveys that great woman clearly!

I will wear clothes that fit my style, my need for comfort, self respect and my budget. I absolutely love clothes from many different retailers, but some of my favorites are from Talbots.com, AnnTaylor.com, Landsend.com, DKNY.com, and GAP.com The clothing from these clothing lines fit my need for comfort, speaks to my sense of style inside and out, and most important to me now is they are within my budget.

At the end it's all about believing in yourself, loving yourself and wearing what you love. Everyone remember above everything to hold yourself in the highest regard no matter what the world says, and your date will also feel and enjoy your happy spirit.

Go out and enjoy that first date in comfort and style!