We’ve all been there, staring at a window shop wishing we could afford whatever outfit was on display in front of us. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s just never practical to buy that particular outfit. There are often more important things that people need to spend their money on likes bills or food.

However, you might come to a point in your life where you need to buy a new suit for an important job interview or maybe you’re getting married. Sometimes you might need to spend a little more than you planned for.

If you have ever spent time flipping through a men’s fashion magazine while at the grocery store or while waiting to get a haircut, chances are that you have found a number of quality grooming products that you think might add to your overall image. But not always you should buy expensive products to look good, there are frugal ways too.

Purchasing all of those advertised wonderful shavers, groomers, hair gels, pomades, beard oils, and so many other products would probably require you to take out a second mortgage on your house.

You know the old adage that first impressions count? Well, there is no occasion on which they count more than a first date. Your smile, your features, and even your posture send out signals to your potential partner that you have no control over at all. However, when it comes to style, thankfully we are firmly in the driving seat.

Our choice of attire has a huge influence on how others perceive us, so it’s safe to say that we can control that visual first impression with the right look. But dressing for a first date is a veritable fashion minefield, so rather than leaving things to chance, here’s a list of a few fashion dos and don’ts followed by some tips for that first encounter.