Advice for Women: Getting Ready For a Date

Men spend a fair amount of time planning a date with a woman. They also invest a significant amount of money on dinner and drinks. On our end, we ladies are expected to invest some time and effort in properly getting ready for that same event. Here is my take on what a lady should do.

1. Obviously hygiene is extremely important. Therefore, try to avoid going on a date straight from the office where you have already spent eight or nine hours!  Go home and take a quick shower. Wash and blow dry your hair (if you usually go to the hairdresser, maybe you could schedule your visits according to your dating calendar). Brush your teeth. Spritz a little perfume (a little!!) and don’t forget to wear deodorant (and that’s coming from a French woman :-)
2. A fresh coat of nail polish is always nice but is not a necessity. But make sure your nails are clean and filed evenly. And please remove any remaining chipped nail polish.
3. Wear make-up that’s subtle and enhances your features. Start by brightening the area around your eyes, nose and lips with some light shade concealer. Brush a bit of bronzer (I am a fan of Guerlain’s Terracotta bronzers) on your cheeks, forehead and nose to look sun-kissed. Wear some mascara (no clumps!) that will elongated your eyelashes. You may add a  touch of sheer lipstick or gloss for glamour.
4. Slip into that elegant dress and high heels.

And tada!! You are ready to win his heart.