So you’ve been hooking up with that girl from your English Lit class. She’s super hot and definitely someone you want to keep around. It’s inevitable: You’ll have to take her on a date.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that, I guess.

But dates costs money and time. And, though won’t admit it, you’re worried - There’s just so much that could go wrong, so much you could screw up. Those mistakes can start before you even leave your house.

It’s easy for a girl to know what to wear. Sure they agonize over it, but the answers simple: Dress to flatter your figure (aka sexy but not slutty sexy). For men, it’s a little harder to know the rules.

When it comes to the dress code, keep it nice, keep it simple and keep it as non-toolish as possible.
If those rules aren’t specific enough for you, though, here’s some more blatant tips. Just don't wear any of these items:

High School Varsity Letterman Jacket: Back when you were in high school this was the perfect status symbol. It proved you were athletic, talented and hung with the in-crowd. In college, it proves you were maybe once cool, but now that’s all you have left, clinging to your former popularity. This jacket’s only a good idea if your cruising for high school chicks, which is not recommended, but proceed at your own risk.

“College” Shirt: By this I don’t mean a shirt with your school name on it… though I don’t suggest that for a date either. I am instead referencing that “iconic” T-shirt that says “College” across it. Ha… ha… you saw Animal House (or maybe you didn’t, which is even worse) and thought this made you look funny and clever. You and the rest of the world including my mom. Well you don’t. Bonus tip: Take down this poster too.

Jeans Tighter Than Hers: Tight jeans work for (most) girls. They can shows off their curves. Men are not nicely curvy and nobody wants to see all that shoved into some unforgiving fabric. Also, let’s say the date goes well…at the end of the night do you want to be struggling with your pants? No. You should be helping her with hers.

More Bling Than Her: Your date shows up with some well-placed jewelry: a pair of earrings and a necklace that falls just right into her cleavage. You show up with studs, a chain and a few bracelets at the very least. Unless you’re from Jersey, just don’t do it. And if you’re from Jersey, just don’t do it.

Short Sleeves Button Down Shirt: Long sleeves button down shirt? Definitely. Short sleeves polo shirt? Very nice. Short sleeves button down shirt? No. Not on the first date. Not ever. Please.