The New York Times: What’s the Best Thing to Wear on a First Date? A reader wonders if received wisdom about a certain “ideal outfit” still holds true. Our fashion critic offers a first-date fashion philosophy.

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By Vanessa Friedman First of all, there is no such thing ... My first-date track record is hit-or-miss, but I chalk that up to chemistry and not what I wear (thank you very much). When I'm picking out what to wear on a first date, I'm a creature of habit. MSN: Dating in your 20s is weird.

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Here’s what I wear on first dates now After way too many first dates in my 20s, I’ve learned that the hardest part isn’t the date itself — it’s getting dressed for it. There’s a very specific mental gymnastics routine that happens before ... Dating in your 20s is weird. Here’s what I wear on first dates now