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Genevieve Yraola

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Erika Fazio

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Meri Kate O'Connor

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Laurie Blake

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Bianca Levine

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Umm...no.

Most men just assume that if they come dressed in a clean shirt and pair of jeans that they are good to go on a first date. Well first impressions are everything, and women have an innate ability sum up a guy in ten seconds or less just by giving them the scan over. Here's a list of of how to ensure a second date no matter who the "chic" is:

1. Hair Really Does Matter - In fact this could be the make it or break it factor of even scoring a date. Women love great hair, whether its full and wavy, curly, or roman short, it can frame your face in the best way and add to your man “aura”. At least one time in your life go to a real bona fide salon not your local barber to find your best shaped cut. If you have major balding patters go for an all over clean shave. I can't tell you how much better guys look.
P.S. Longish locks won't win you maximum votes. I.e. Jon Bon Jovi 90's vs Jon Bon Jovi now, Aidan Shaw's character from the Sex In the City pre-Carrie breakup vs. Aidan post-Carrie breakup. Need I say more?

2. Shoe Smart - I've been in many brunches where my girlfriends have told me that they really look at the the shoes their dates wear. Sneakers mean they didn't care enough about the date (unless you're date includes a run through the ghetto), rounded rubber lace-ups can be a bit dorky Birkenstock too granola unless its a picnic on the beach. You get the drift, keep it clean, neat, and polished. Cole Haan or Kenneth Cole has an overall selection of fool-proof styles to choose from and at reasonable prices.

3. Watch It - This is tough, considering the twenty somethings rarely wear watches these days due to cell phones. But any gal will tell you that a watch , as well as the type of wallets you carry , tells us where you are in your life, The obvious Cartiers and Rolexes are always the standards of success, but a great chronograph says your international, digital a bit techy or retro, scuba watch an adventurer. No matter what the price of your watch, it shows that you're responsible enough not to be late for anything.


4. Tees with the Wrong Message - It's one thing to have sex on your mind, but on your shirt? Keep statement tees to a neutral zone, better yet non-existent. If you know your date is a republican, don't wear a "Vote 4 Barrack Obama" tee. Nobody wants to have someone's strong views staring right at them. Save it for marriage..


5. Keep The Right Pants On - This depends on what type of girl you're trying to impress. Obviously if she's a rocker babe, you may not want to show up in your clubhouse khakis and a preppy girl next door may not be amused with your acid spiked jeans. Key thing is to keep your pants on your waistline. The whole drop waist thing is sooo over, so buy a belt already.


6. Clip Nothing - No phone/PDA clips, no pen clips, no tie clips, no Bluetooth headsets. Clips spell G-E-E-K-Y..


7. Perfect Fit - this is the overall package. Like in womens wear, in mens wear everything should fit perfectly. From suits to polos keep everything close to your shoulder line. Nothing is worse than lanky or chubby guys wearing clothes too big or too tight they show layers of love handles. Without the gym, a man really can look better with the right sizes! And keep your colors neutral too - as a universal rule navy and lighter blues are complementary colors on any guys. You may not look like George Clooney, but at least you can dress like one.



- GENEVIEVE YRAOLA

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