What to Wear on a First Date

Your palms are sweaty, your heart is palpitating, and -- most importantly -- you don't have a single thing to wear. No, you're not getting ready to see your ex, you're going on a first date! Make a stunning first impression with your wardrobe.

Chic millinery and jewelry designer Anita Hopkins has her eye on the hottest separates for baby boomers this season. Hopkins, a former Los Angeles fashion model recommends men wear a nice casual jacket or sportcoat to pull their look together. And for women, she suggests wearing clothes with a bit of texture, like silk or cashmere, and adding accessories to personalize an outfit.

As nerve wracking as a first date can be, a flattering outfit can give you some added confidence, put you at ease and allow you to enjoy some valuable "me time." But what is considered "flattering" nowadays? Hopkins recommends the "little black dress -- the most genius design, thanks to Coco Chanel!"

But if you think tiny dresses are made for women with personal trainers, than wear "a choker necklace with a V-neck cashmere pullover" and pants that fit and make you feel your best.

Speaking from experience, Hopkins says, "Women love men with self-confidence and style!" The most flattering outfit for mature men is "a beautifully tailored suit in your best color with a nice pair of loafers."

When your get-up is complete, look in the mirror, take a deep breath and make sure you feel comfortable in your clothing of choice. If you still feel like your outfit isn't quite right, consider what your ex or your mother might want you to wear, then put on the total opposite.