Don’t Kid Yourself; Looks Matter
It is a fact of life; your looks do matter. Not only do your looks matter, but the clothes you wear, the people you are with and the places you frequent are all things people judge you for and in this day of perfect, slender beauty, the way you look matters more than ever.
That is not to say if you are not supermodel beautiful, you will never get a date. It means that first impressions say a lot about who you are, and the way you feel about yourself. You can be the smartest, sweetest person in the world, but if you are wearing ratty sweatpants and t-shirts as your main wardrobe, you would be hard pressed to get a date with the person of your dreams this way.
Making the most out of your looks and focusing on your best attributes shows other people you take pride in your appearance. It is the difference between being noticed, and being overlooked. In order to get that person interested in the wonderful person you are inside, you have to get them to see you first.
No matter how funny and interesting you might find someone, if there is no chemistry there can be no long lasting relationship. Usually at first glance, you know if you find someone attractive, and the same goes when they are looking at you. First dates are usually about attraction, and looking your best helps you to feel your best and that usually spells success.
Keep yourself well groomed and wear clothing that flatters your body type instead of just what is in fashion. If you feel you are not in the best of shape, then join a gym instead of whining you are too fat to attract a mate. You don’t have to have scads of money in order to dress well, you just need to be savvy and know where to find the bargains. Remember, your looks do matter though you don’t have to be a raving beauty to get a date.