You did it! You’ve got a first date planned with someone really exciting! Yay! But!!! Now comes the tricky part: what do you wear?! You know I gotchu. Today we’re gonna talk about three different first date outfit formulas for plus sized bodies.
1. Flirty Dress and Sneakers
A flirty frilly dress is probably my #1 date go-to item. I love feeling girly and swishy on a date. Find a dress that fits you perfectly, that makes you feel like a million bucks, and that is really cute. Never let it go. Hold it tight. Build it a shrine. You get it.
I like to tone down the girliness of the dress with some tennis-shoes. I chose some trendy chonk insta ho tennies here, but if they’re too much for you any white sneakers will do! I love comfy shoes on first dates so that if it feels right to take a walk around you’re prepared.
I chose a really trendy purse here too, I figure it’s important for people to know what they’re getting into if they want to date me, but any purse you like works! :)
2. Blouse and Jeans
similar blouse + jeans + flats + purse + earrings = sophisticated lady
A perfect blouse and jean combo will take you FAR. Finding options for your body that work perfectly will take some time, but once you do? You’ll have a date uniform for the ages.
I like to go with a billowy blouse in a dressed up material. I can either tuck it in or leave it out depending on if I’m feeling insecure about my tummy on that day or not. For the blouse you’re looking for the seeming to be placed perfectly on your shoulder, no buttons that pull (if there are any buttons), and for it to fall nicely around your hips. Other than those things the sky is the limit on sleeves, color, and pattern!
A perfectly fitting jean can be hard to find! I have talked at length about how much I love these Good American jeans, but if supporting Kardashians isn’t your style (totally get it) I am starting to fall in love with DL1961 so give their skinny jeans a try!
3. LBD and a Heel
dress + strappy heel + earrings + choker + purse = classic hottie
You need a Little Black Dress! You need several! Little Black Dresses are those fail-safe pieces that you know you can always throw on if you’re having an “I have nothing to wear” day! The LBD I have on here I love because it is still a little casual, and the buttons and collar give it some special visual interest!
I rarely wear heels, and tbh would probably never ever wear a stiletto on a first date again (I did once and it was wild maybe I’ll tell that story one day but not today lol) so these strappy sandals with a small block heel are the perfect elevation. Again! You want the option to walk around if it feels right! The walk after a date is where the romantic magic happens.
That’s it! After you’re dressed remember to be yourself, be curious, and remember that you’re the shit and anyone would be lucky to date you! It’s about if you like them and if you two vibe together, not about making anyone like you. Tell me your first date outfits and tips on Instagram or Facebook!
