First dates are nerve-wracking, no matter how you slice it. The idea is to make a good impression without going over the top. Above all, you want to be comfortable -- how can the real you shine forth when you're squeezed into a too-tight skirt, or worried about errant cleavage escaping your push-up bra? On the other hand, baggy clothes and no makeup won't reflect favorably on you. Understanding your astrological sign helps you strike the right balance between trying too hard and not caring.
Aries (March 21 to April 19)
You're sporty and authentic, Aries, and that's the image you want to convey. This doesn't mean coming straight from your workout in sweats and a t-shirt, however. Your date will appreciate seeing a slightly more polished you -- perhaps in a nice, low-cut t-shirt over slim jeans.. Or consider a casual peasant tunic belted at the hip, worn with leggings and cute flats. Comfortable -- but classy, too!
Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
You're a down-to-earth girl, Taurus, but you also appreciate the finer things in life. Show your sensuality by wearing luxurious, touchable fabrics in the colors of spring, your birth season -- but go easy on the glitz and glamour. Try a supple jersey blouse in a sensuous print paired with nice jeans and basic heels. Or top a dressy pair of flared jeans with a low-cut blouse, and wrap a long, cashmere scarf around your lovely neck.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
You have a dual personality, Gemini, so why not convey both your introverted and extroverted sides in one dynamic look? One way is to accent your expressive arms and hands with signature jewelry such as chunky bracelets and rings, and let the rest of you go understated in a simple jersey top and straight-leg jeans. Consider a black and white pattern to symbolize the union of opposites -- perhaps a fun, flashy trench coat over jeans.
Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
You're shy by nature, Cancer -- but you don't want to hide your true self when first getting to know someone. Pick your best feature, be it your glowing skin, ample décolletage or shapely legs, and play it up a little. Pair a sheer, subtly ruffled, low-cut blouse with jeans or trousers to show off your feminine attributes, or choose a simple but classy sheath dress and heels if you're going out to an elegant restaurant.
Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)
You can pull off glamorous looks that many never could, Leo -- like a short, sexy halter dress with leather belt and Grecian sandals. Or opt for a sheer lacy top with low-slung jeans to show off your trim midriff and diamond-studded belly. Your date will know he's dealing with a lioness, even if you're only going for burgers and beer, when you team your most elaborate hoop earrings with a simple, low-cut t-shirt and jeans.
Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Make a lasting first impression, Virgo, by dressing in crisp, chic clothing that conveys your straightforward but sophisticated nature. That might include a short plaid jacket in shades of green and brown evocative of your autumn birth time, with brown jeans or an earthy-colored simple knit skirt and soft top. Or show your commitment to a green lifestyle with a cotton knit short dress or organic cotton t-shirt over vegetable-dyed jeans.
First Date Outfits: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces
