Single in the city with nothing to wear

Being single is tough! In fact, my city is in the Top 25 of worst cities for dating....shocking to me because I feel Louisville is a friendly and open minded city with tons of options for singles looking for a suitor :) ...heck we have all seven of the arts, tons of great restaurants, and bars that stay open until 4 AM! Maybe I am lucky or maybe the single scene isn't as bad as they say...because personally finding a dinner companion isn't the hard part...it's figuring out what to wear! Women over analyze our date night outfits no matter if it is the first date or the fiftieth...we want to look cute, conservative, a bit sexy, not over-dressed, not under-dressed, and certainly memorable. When we walk through that door to meet you or open the door to greet you we want to create a feeling that is just "wow".....sure, makeup and hair play a part....but a great outfit; that creates a confidence that glows.

Here's the truth...when you are single you go out more...which means you dirty clothes up more, are seen more, and are dressing to impress...We don't realize it when we are getting dressed, but the reason we change our outfit time and time again before heading out the door is because it matters! A bad outfit...one that is too tight, too lose, was worn the last time you went out, or doesn't make you feel confident changes things. It will in many times subconsciously change your mood, reactions, and behavior. A bad outfit can turn a great date into an early night, make you change or cancel your plans, or even put you in a funk! None of which are good for dating, right?!?....so, how do you get "right" outfits without breaking the bank?  

1) Organize your closet

- Most people organize their closet by color or season. I suggest organizing your closet based on looks...we all have certain shirts or blouses that we only wear with certain pants or skirts....so organize your closet in a manner which creates your outfit options up front. Pulling one hanger out that staggers all the items that you know work well together allows you to have options yet still save time and hassle....don't return that bundle of clothing to your closet until it is 100% again. (hope this is making sense)

2) Be Honest

- We all have those outfits that we keep that are a little too tight, a little too short, or a little too much...box that shit up! Keep it for a year....if after the year you didn't miss it, still can not fit it, or have already replaced it with a new equally punishing reminder of yesteryear donate it and move on....there is nothing worse then feeling skinny and trying on "those jeans" and well....you know the outcome...lol

3) Shop Smart

- Buy items that will compliment the closet you already have....we should never have to buy an entire outfit unless it is a one-piece. Why? because personal style doesn't vary that much traditionally. When you look at your closet and think "I have nothing to wear" it is because you have something in mind that your closet can not currently create....figure out what you are missing....and if you are buying just to buy....because damn....it feels good :) then be cost conscious....if you are spending more than $100 that outfit better have a damn good purpose! 

For me, fashion is fun, intuitive, and therapeutic....a great outfit creates confidence, gives outsiders the first look into who you are, and creates smiles. In a World of "fuck boys", "trap queens", Tinder, Snapchat, and filters dating is anything but easy.....so let's at least make the process of getting "date ready" a little easier.....

Lastly, always dress for YOURSELF....if your date sucks you might have to go find a new one :)

A little sloppy, but it's been a long long day....thanks for listening....feedback is always welcomed!