Need date advice for tomorrow - including clothes

[cemacmil]

Ok - forgive any typos as I am posting from my messed up phone on 3G because I need to secure my router and my computer decided to install flippin updates grrr

Anyways - date (first date from match) tomorrow, early evening dinner at The Cheesecake Factory:

What to wear? - would jeans be alright if they are dark with a nice top? I am a big jeans girl, not so much on skirts but if I must fine.

"how was your day?" answer - even if you have something not negative but not super upbeat to say do you just not mention it and only focus über positive? I am thinking yes and will probably be to excited about me, the guy, and the date to care. We have been kind of checking in via text with eachother our phone chat. All light and fluffy.

How common is hand/arm touching/"the hug"/or even a kiss on the first date now-a-days? As you can tell - no real first date since exH like 6 yrs ago and even that wasn't a traditional date.

Any other advice?

I'm not super nervous, and from our "phone date" I think all of the above might simply melt away but kind of want to be prepared YKWIM. Also happen to be in a very "I want to make out in a car" this week - I keep picturing us doing this, lol.

[dakotadangerdog]

I'd definitely go with dark denim if that's what you are comfortable in! I think it's very appropriate.

How was your day? I'd just answer however without sounding like a Debbie downer I guess haha

I've had several guys go in for a hug like right at the beginning of a date, I think it's awkward unless I talked to them a lot already. If we only exchanged a few short messages the it's just weird to me. Kisses on a first date just sorta depend on the guy, the vibe you put off, and how well it goes. My last first date was awesome and we were both feelin it, so we kissed. The last few, I wasn't feelin it, they got the hint, there was no kiss.

My advice is JUST RELAX! be yourself! Have fun!

[doriswe]

I agree with the dark denim and a cute top. Wear what makes you feel fantastic!!

"How was your day?" - "It was good, I was crazy busy! How was yours?"

I think the upfront hugging feels a little weird, unless you've been chatting for a while. I think a hug at the end seems to be the norm. I can't comment on the first date kiss, because I've yet to have that experience (in my defense, I've not had a lot of first dates in the last year!). I say go with your gut!

My advice is to go in with low (or no) expectations! If he's sucky, you don't get upset....if he's super duper awesome, it's a bonus!! Oh and be your fabulous self!!

And finally, report back!!!