Date Night With Him

Date Night With Him

By the Playboy Party Girl.

Congratulations, gorgeous. You bagged a babe and he’s coming over to your place…tonight?! Don’t fret! Remember that he’s on your turf, and with a few trusty maneuvers, he’ll be very much under your spell. Whether you’re a SPICY, LOVELY or SEXY kinda gal: read on for tips of what to wear, what to cook, and what music to play on your big date night.

Let’s get the cautionary stuff out of the way first. While having a guy over at your place definitely makes it easier to get up close and personal, sometimes a date will move a little too fast for your liking. If you realize his manners are better suited for time spent in a petting zoo, or if he keeps putting his grubby feet up on your plush white sofa despite your requests to the opposite, don’t feel bad for giving him the heave-ho. The quick fix? Simply turn the music off, announce that you have a very early meeting, and thank him for coming over.

Now on to thinking positive and preparing for the best! A little light prep will mean that if things go well with your date, you will find that package of cinnamon rolls in the fridge very handy for some seriously sexy breakfast in bed the next day!

Make the Night Yours
Lovely Night: Make sure Pandora is ready with a downtempo lounge music station before he comes over.
Sexy Night: Make sure candles are lit everywhere before he comes over.
Spicy Night: Make sure you have a picture of you in next-to-nothing on display where he can “accidentally” see it.

The Menu:
Many claim the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. We’re of the mind that his sense of smell is equally effective, but that’s already been covered thanks to a few spritzes of your Playboy women’s fragrance. Pasta is an easy and cheap go-to meal – one that is fairly hard to screw up, even for a novice chef. You might want to avoid potentially problematic spaghetti; a sauce-covered noodle could go rogue and turn your outfit into very unbecoming spin art. Pasta in general is fine as long as you remember: The rule is poke, not twirl. Safe bet is to stick to ravioli, fusilli, or tortellini. Careful not to go overboard with the sauce—remember, you should be the sauciest thing in the room! Chat up your local wine store in-house expert. He or she will be happy to help you pick out a full-bodied merlot or a robust cabernet.

If cooking isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid to order out. Show him your cultured yet lo-mein-tenance with some Chinese take-out served up on classy plates. For some major bonus points, find out his favorite beer ahead of time and have an ice-cold six-pack waiting for him.

Make the Menu Yours:
Lovely night: Serve up shrimp and scallops in champagne sauce. Watch him melt over the delicate, French-inspired flavor.
Sexy night: Serve up fresh oysters, served raw on the half shell. It’s no mystery as to why this food is considered an aphrodisiac.
Spicy night: Serve up mushroom risotto made with white truffle oil and pinenuts. The rich flavors of the nuts and the heady aroma of the truffles will take you both to the place you want to be.

The Wardrobe:
This date is happening at your place, so you don’t want to look like you are trying too hard. No, yours is an effortless charm: he doesn’t need to know you changed five times already! It can be hard work to be cute and casual – executing this delicate balance is an art. Jeans are ideal, though you can get away with a jersey dress. With jeans, make sure they are working with, not against your butt as it will be prominently featured in tonight’s episode. Sashaying back and forth to the kitchen, setting the table, clearing plates and so forth means you and your assets will be the subject of many glances (ones he thinks you won’t notice).
Complete your look by adding a tank top to the jeans. Ribbed, loose, low-cut, you decide—guys love tank tops. If it’s cold, throw on an oh-so-touchable soft cashmere cardigan, but leave it unbuttoned so you can still show off that sexy décolletage!

Make the Wardrobe Yours:
Lovely night: Don’t forget to keep the jewelry simple – a watch or necklace will do. You want the focus to be on you, not the bling.
Sexy night: Don’t forget to add an interesting detail – a sequined headband, a gauzy scarf. The element of unpredictability in your attire will keep him guessing as to your style … and wanting more.
Spicy night: Don’t forget to add a vivid splash of color. You’re always eye-catching, but letting a crimson bra strap peek out from under your tank top will keep his eyes glued … to you.

The Tunes:
Your date soundtrack is of the utmost importance! Sure, you might love everything from My Chemical Romance to Taylor Swift, but you don’t want the music to compete with your conversation or your chemistry. However, with the right playlist, you can oh-so-casually groove while you do the dishes, seducing him with every flick of your hips. No-fail favorites? Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Massive Attack ... and even some Marvin Gaye or Michael Jackson. If youre feeling spicier, heat up the ambiance with a Gypsy Kings CD or salsa mix. ¡Caliente!

Make the Soundtrack Yours:
Lovely night: For a sound that is sure to inspire, slip Coldplay Violet Hill into your playlist – Between Chris Martin’s earnest voice and the band’s steady beats you’ll find this to be the perfect date night compliment.
Sexy night: Don’t forget the proven sexy-song prowess of Marvin Gaye and Donna Summer as you plan your evening. The seductive power of their vocals have proven timeless and unparalleled.
Spicy night: Kanye West is many things, but one thing he isn’t: boring. Mix in his latest “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” to add zing to any evening.