A reader wonders if received wisdom about a certain “ideal outfit” still holds true. Our fashion critic offers a first-date fashion philosophy. By Vanessa Friedman First of all, there is no such thing ...

First dates are as nerve-wracking as they are exciting. You want to make a good impression, and picking out the perfect first-date outfit that you feel and look your best in is the first step. But if ...

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.

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 ...