What to wear to speed dating

Ideas for men

Our Pinterest can be a great source of inspiration if you’re not into fashion but want to look sharp. In terms of specifics, here are some outfits that tend to work well.  

• Smart suit style jacket with a nice t-shirt, good quality jeans (skinny or straight-cut, according to your shape) and a pair of casual brogues.  
• Polo shirt, slacks and stylish trainers.  
• Well-fitting shirt with a high v-neck sweater, jeans or chinos or mules.  

Ideas

It shouldn’t be too formal, nor too casual. 
If the venue is fancy, dress accordingly, or if it’s a laid back bar, go for a more paired down vibe. Generally, it’s best to opt for a smart-casual look – the kind of thing you might wear going out for a relaxed dinner.   
It helps to throw in some colour or a noticeable accessory to help attendees remember you. And everything should always be clean, free from creases (apart from crease styled linen), fresh-smelling, in a good state of repair and suited to your build. 
​You can also have a lot of fun with accessories and colour – a statement necklace, hair ties or earrings will help you stand out. If you wear make-up, keep to what you might wear for drinks out with friends. Let your personality come through in what you wear. Don’t hide, or try and blend in, be who you are. Equally, don’t feel like you suddenly have to adopt an ‘out there’ style.​

Ideas for women

Don’t feel you have to fit a mould or stereotype. If you hate heels and dresses, don’t wear them. Be yourself – but on a good day! Here are some good outfits for women:  

• Smart jeans, a fitted rolled sleeve jacket and a shirt with pumps.  
• A jersey or cotton dress (seasonally dependent) with knee-high boots/opaque tights or strappy sandals. 
• A pencil skirt with a blouse and kitten heels.