Do you want to be classy, but find yourself afraid of overdoing it? Or maybe you just don’t feel all that comfortable in “classy” clothes, but you do want to class up your look a little bit. If you’re wondering what to wear on a casual date, there’s good news: Classy and casual aren’t in tension with one another. It’s super easy to class up your outfit for a night out without donning a suit and tie, a fedora or anything else that’s going to have you feeling overdressed, awkward and uncomfortable.
Classy Casual Shirts
When it comes to shirts, you can make casual classy by wearing crisp, fresh shirts with collars. Polo shirts, button downs… it doesn’t really matter. And while we often think of the button-down collar shirt as being something for the office, in fact it’s a more casual shirt design than the spread collar you’re probably used to wearing with a suit. Try a lightweight, button-down shirt with a pair of dark denim jeans and see just how easy it is to class up casual.
Classy Casual Pants
When it comes to classy casual and your pants, there are two ways to go: dark denim or khakis. For whatever reason, darker denim is generally considered more “dressy” than lighter denim, so get a nice, deep indigo pair of jeans. When it comes to denim, paying a little bit more is a good thing; You’ll definitely know where the money went. If you only have two pairs of really nice jeans that can be a lot better than having five pairs of OK jeans.
With khakis, the main thing to do is avoid pleats.
With both types of pants, not to mention all kinds of shirts, it’s best to get something that fits you well. The biggest mistake men make when dressing themselves is not getting clothes that fit them properly.
Classy Casual Accessories
When deciding what to wear on a casual date, don’t forget to accessorize. Some men wear rings and necklaces, others don’t do anything but belts, watches and shoes. We leave this up to your own personal judgment. However, there’s a couple things that are universal that bear addressing:
First, all your leather needs to match: black or brown everything, not a black belt and brown shoes.
Second, shoes need to be leather and in good repair. Shining them is good too. One of the first things that a woman notices about how a man dresses is his shoes. The better you can keep them looking, the better off you’re going to be.
As someone once said, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Classy Scents
Body spray is a problem, mostly because it’s mass produced and isn’t going to have you standing out. Skip it in favor of a nice, high-quality cologne. A little bit goes a long way: If you’re wearing it in the classy way, you’re only going to wear enough so that she can smell you when you’re standing right next to her.
We can go on forever about what to wear on a casual date, but having a distinct scent is a great way to have her remembering you long after the date is over.
