Accept that clothes send out signals. What are the signals your presentation will be sending out should the question at the foremost of your mind when selecting the clothes.

It would be a good idea to avoid too bright colors and stick to black, neutrals, and earth, muted tones.

Anything too low cut, low slung. If you wear a low-cut top, don’t pair it with a short skirt, or vice versa. Instead, if you choose to wear a sexy piece of clothes, pair it with something casual. One slightly suggestive item of clothing is more than sufficient; don’t ruin it by making an overall statement. Your butt sticking out of your jeans. He doesn’t need to see your underwear yet, in any shape or form. A tummy roll over your jeans. Unpleasant and unlikely to garner further interest no matter how much you think it’s your right to dress this way. Save it for non-date occasions. Short, figure-hugging clothing. The shorter it is, the less appropriate it is for a first date. If you wear a fitted top, balance it with a more relaxed bottom. Lace-up tops, bodices that evict your bust, anything see-through.

There are also shoes with small heels (kitten heels) that might give you that sexy look. Can’t find a shoe that fits the occasion and you are low on budget? What are friends for? Take a look at their shoe collection. They may have just what you need. Make sure the shoes fit you well and feel comfortable. It might have worked out for Cinderella to lose a shoe but it could spoil your date and make you feel embarrassed.

Elaborate hairstyles that cause you pain during the date will have your mind focused on overcoming the pain rather than on your date. Forget anything that twists and pulls your hair in strange new ways and wear your hair in a way that you know feels good.