2. Dress the part.

We always say, your first few dates are your audition and callbacks - this is your opportunity to look your absolute best. Dress the part and feel confident. New York is sexy, sophisticated, and more formal than other cities in the US. Use that to your advantage. It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed. Groom yourself - shower, do your hair, smell nice. Go home after work and put on your date getup and get into date mode.

[Photo via @svedae]

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