Illustration by Ted Slampyak

The go-to: sports coat+jeans/khakis

– Lighter weight cotton sport coat.

– White light-colored, or checked button-down shirt.

– Wear a stylish accessory like a watch or pocket square.

– Fingernails cleaned and trimmed.

– Always dress in layers. If it gets chilly, you can offer your date your coat.

The more casual date

– Well-fitting polo shirt or casual button-down shirt.

– Get your hair cut the week before the date and don’t try something new with it for your date. Go with your usual routine.

– Field watch.

– Dark denim jeans or khakis.

– Choose your shoes carefully — they say a lot about you and women always notice them.

– Canvas shoes or Top-siders.

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