The perfect date outfit can be hard to find. Tips on how to make your wardrobe dateable.
Every morning we get up and put on clothing. So what makes figuring out what to wear on a date—especially a first date—so difficult? When meeting someone we (might) want to kiss later, picking an outfit becomes less about promoting modesty and protecting from the elements and more about the message we want to convey: alluring but not easy, smart but not stuffy, playful but not a lunatic. That's a lot of pressure. But in those frantic pre-date moments when clothing is piling up and the minutes are ticking down, go for the always-alluring, fail-safe staple guaranteed to prevent a stripes-with-plaid-with-polka-dots catastrophe: The Dress.
Classic American pastimes lead to love and are easy on the wallet.
Single and sick of the online dating scene? Try on some good ol' recession-friendly activities instead, and you just might find yourself rolling into love where you least expect it.
Find the dating site that's your perfect match(maker).
Thinking of lining up a date on the Internet? With more than 800 dating sites online, choosing a dating service has become as complicated as choosing a mate. This primer will give you pros and cons of sites large and small, so you can minimize your hassle and maximize your chances of finding love online.
Sexy little black dress designer to show in Newark, NJ.
Maybe we don't all wear an LBD (Little Black Dress) on a first date. But, chances are, everyone needs something non-denim for an occasion—be it a wedding, holiday gathering or simply to make yourself feel sexy on an average Friday night.
Flirting is free on Yahoo! Personals, Yahoo!'s online dating site. Just sign in to send a user one of these –ironically– impersonal and genetic "Icebreakers." (When it comes to picking up readers, however, I prefer to jazz ‘em up...!).
Can dating crazy men be good for you? The Frisky says yes!
We already tried to warn you about 10 men to run from—not after, but what's dating without an occasional side of crazy?
If you've recently found yourself in this situation, check out these tips for looking on the bright side of dating six types of issue-laden men. Thanks to the Frisky crew that compiled the list because what's better than tongue-in-cheek optimism on a Monday?
With an endless array of clothing options—never mind 'moods': Geek Chic, Sporty Chick, Girl Next Door, Fashionista—figuring out what to wear on a date may be the second most important decision you make before you walk out the door. The first? What not to wear. While personal style is, well, personal, there are certain universal rules to follow when picking out date duds, regardless of the man, the plan or the time of day. Commit them to memory, and start every date on the right (tastefully heeled) foot.
Creative dates that will keep your relationship interesting.
We live in an age of intricate technologies, 24/7 entertainment and sensory overload—so why is it so tough to think up creative dates? Of course, early in a relationship, you're so smitten that even dinner at Denny's seems exciting. But when you've done the ho-hum and the humdrum—dinner, a movie, bowling—you crave new ideas to keep things interesting. Here are ten ideas for great—and mostly cheap—dates that will not only entertain but allow you to get to know your mate in a whole new way.
If you're single but not dating right now, what are your reasons? Over on BlogHer, Liz Rizzo writes about why she stopped dating when she moved to L.A. She worried about finding someone who could deal with her unpredictable work schedule. She worried about dating while broke. She worried about uncertainty over wedding preferences, wanting kids and her unknown future.
