Ask Angie: What to wear on a first date for a 42 year old

rhongepooh

Ok, I'm 42 and going on a first date. I'm an apple type. I'm 5'5" and weigh about 170 and an apple type. I wear a size 14 or 12 pants and an extra large top (very top heavy). I want to look good and 'chic' and not like an old woman. We are going to a steak house so it's a pretty casual place. HELP! I need suggestions!

15 years ago

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Latest reply was from Debora

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Fun! When is your date and where are you going?

On a side note, when were you last professionally fitted for a bra?

15 years ago

rhongepooh

Member

My date is next Saturday night. We will be meeting at a local hole in the wall resturant that's a steak house. Nothing fancy.

15 years ago

rhongepooh

Member

Oh, by the way I got fitted for a good bra this past Christmas for my daughter's wedding.

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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do you like to wear jeans? I would think a smart pair of jeans a button down or knit top and a fun jacket would be great.
Unless you know that your date will be dressed super nice, you probably don't want to go overboard dressy, nor overly casual.

15 years ago

Anonymous

How about wearing a knee-length dark denim jean skirt? Maybe a-line shape or whatever shape is most flattering. I'd pair it with a dressier top..maybe a wrap blouse in a flattering color and in silk or a fabric with some sheen...and a blazer or leather jacket that you can leave on.

15 years ago

fathenry

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I would try dark wash trouser style jeans, some fun heels and perhaps one of the sweet pea tops from Nordstrom paired with a leather jacket as someone else suggested.

15 years ago

Sarah

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I would wear dark wash straight leg jeans (if you need suggestions, let us know!), a pretty solid color top, and a textured cropped jacket and some sexy heels.

15 years ago

rhongepooh

Member

Thanks for the advice. I was thinking of the dark jeans myself. I hadn't thought of the leather jacket but I like that idea. I'm not much of a heels person but I think that's a no brainer to make me look taller and leaner right? I know to look good sometimes you have to step out of the comfort zone.

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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you don't necessarily need to go with "spike" type heels. a heeled ankle boot type shoe would work great.
what do you have in the way of heels in your closet?

15 years ago

RoseandJoan

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If you are not confident in heels, please wear beautiful flats, I feel a first date is not the time for hobbling or blisters.

I think the suggestion for a smart casual jeans outfit sounds very appropriate for the occasion.

I hope you have a fab time

15 years ago

julijuli

Active Member

I think the smart casual jeans outfit sounds really good. Maybe add a bold or statement necklace to draw attention to your face? And - I hope you have a wonderful time on your date!

15 years ago

Debora

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Welcome! Another vote for a smart casual jeans outfit. Be sure to report back to us on what you wore and how your date went. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that it's a huge success!

15 years ago

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