How to dress for a first date

In honour of the upcoming day of love, here’s our guide to what to wear on a first date. It should go without saying that going on a first date on Valentine’s Day itself is madness.

1 You want to look easy-breezy, so wear an outfit that says ‘I tried, but not too hard’. The old jeans-and-a-nice-top classic is nigh unbeatable here.

2 Comfort is paramount. This is not the night for your highest heels or lowest-cut top. Laura Whitmore, right, in Rixo London, is a good guide to what works.

3 You’re most likely going for dinner, so your date is really just seeing your top half for the majority of the evening. Make this area the focus of your outfit planning.