By Jane Hoskyn
Clothes maketh the man or the woman, and they can make or break your success in the dating game.
It’s not because the world is full of shallow fashionistas. It’s because first impressions are all-powerful, whether we like it or not.
Your clothes make a statement about you. They send a message about your mood, your body image and whether you regard washing and ironing a shirt as a priority. And they can be tribal: think of hooded tops or white stilettos.
Your outfit can also make you feel good or bad about yourself. Clothes have a huge say in your confidence and behaviour – both pretty important in a social situation.
So there’s a lot at stake, but our lucky 13 simple rules will help you get it right.
Rule 1: Be yourself
All our rules matter, but they can be relaxed to accommodate Rule Number One.*
When you dress in a way that clashes with your personality, you don’t feel comfortable. And when you aren’t comfortable, you aren’t confident or relaxed.
Dressing in a way that’s true to yourself will also help attract a lover who’s on your wavelength.
Once you’re seeing someone, don’t change your style just to please them. They’re your lover, not your school uniform supplier.
(* I’d advise against relaxing Rule Two, unless you’re dying to meet someone who’s driven helpless with lust by B.O.)
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