Buy something special to wear for your first online date

Splashing out on a new outfit to wear for your first date with someone you have met online can be a great way to grab their attention.

New research by Sharps Bedrooms has found the average woman has 107 different items of clothing in her wardrobe, but still claims not to have anything to wear at least once a week.

Among the most common problems are only having clothes that have been worn recently or items that simply do not go with an overall outfit.

Regular snaps showing girls in a particular top or dress being uploaded to Facebook is also an issue, as this makes garments seem old before they really are.

Rachal Hutchenson, a spokesperson for Sharps, said: "It's natural that you panic when you have an event coming up and you want to look your best and think you don't have anything suitable to wear."

As such, getting something new for a special date seems like a good idea.