Man Tip: Speed Dating Tips for Men

Speed dating is like running a race, you need to be ready at the gate. Make the most out of your speed dating experience by instantly casting an image of confidence and charisma that will have women running to you … from across the room!

Enter the room ready to win with these 5 foolproof style tips.

Tip 1:  Wear Some Color

In a sea of suits, this is not the place for your navy suit, white shirt and red tie. Instead go bold with color and wear a shirt, jacket or tie combination that stands out and gets you seen. And, whatever you do, avoid wearing a plain white shirt so you don’t blend in with the wait staff!

Tip 2: Have a Focal Point

Even if don’t typically wear a tie, consider wearing a speed dating tie. Think of your tie as your line and lure, the more interesting it looks, the more interesting you’ll look. Use it as a tool to direct attention to the areas that you want to be seen.

Tip 3: Consider a Jacket

Most men look better in a jacket.  A jacket will help frame your body, hide a few pounds and give you a place to put all those things you need to carry, like keys, mints, a cell phone. It’s all give you a place to put all those notes speed dating notes.

Tip 4:  Wear Something Unique

Whether it’s an interesting tie, cufflinks, or a cause bracelet, the bottom line is that you want to wear a conversation starter. Use your accessories to give a tell tale sign of your interests and hobbies.  This is speed dating, you really don’t have time to “guess it” or go into a lot of detail.

Tip 5:  Clean is Sexy

Whatever you choose to wear, remember clean is sexy.   Don’t show up smelling like fish because that’s what you had for lunch. Spend some time grooming both you and your clothes. Check for spots, smells and hair in all the wrong places.

BONUS ROUND: Make sure you have an dynamic and engaging personal introduction. Keep your speed date introduction interesting, upbeat and brief. Close your introduction with an open ended question that engages the other person in conversation, like “what’s your ideal date?”

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