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I want to meet new people. I'm looking to expand my social circle and maybe date someone.
There's a Halloween party in another city. Think of it as me living in New Jersey and going down to Manhattan for a night out at The Met. Yes, the venue I'll be going to is a museum. I'll be a looking at exhibits, while drinking and eating. I'll be in a Halloween costume as well.
The only catch is that I'll be going alone. I plan on ordering an Uber to and from the venue. This is my first time doing something like this. I've never been a to a college party, or party with alcohol.
I'm in my thirties, and I don't want to miss out.I spent most of my 20's it's work and school. All my friends have all settled down, or they don't this type of stuff.
I'm a bit nervous and feel like this may be a bad idea. I think the reason why I feel this way is because this is my first time going to an adult party much so alone. There's also the issue that I'll be alone, and extremely afraid of meeting new people. There's the fear that something bad may happen to me. Also, I don't know how o should dress. Like, should I go for a low key costume because it's a fancy venue, or go for something mildly sexy? Also, I want to take pictures but I don't want to be the idiot taking a selfie of myself.
I was planning on buying cat ears and wearing an lbd or a cute black dress...
I'm so confused. Ladies, can you give me tips/advice?
Should I even go at all?
Which would you regret more; going and not having a great time, or not going at all? You gotta get out of your comfort zone sometimes. If you get there and your miserable, you can leave early. I say do it!
Go.
Ask people (men or women) attending to take your pic.
It's a great and natural opener...at least men have used it on me when I've been out n about in the city
I would go and wear a costume that really stands out. Nothing sexy if you're trying to meet high value men. People will naturally gravitate toward you and want to talk to you. Wear the cat ears and LBD if you want to be a wallflower and/or blend in because honestly, they'll probably be tons of women wearing some type of ears and an LBD.
Sure, go to the party. But if you dress 'sexily' beware that men will see you and treat you as a sex object. If youre intention is to 'hookup' then sure, dress sexily; but if your intention is to enjoy yourself while being open to meeting a HVM, don't degrade yourself by appealing to the depraved, porn-soaked male gaze. Dress like a HVM. A cute black dress sounds great!
I think it will be okay! Keep your drink covered and watch it at all times. If you could share your location with a friend for the night that could help you feel safer too. But given that it’s within a museum and not some random guys house, I feel better about it.
If you really want to meet new people/make new connections, take a class or do something where you will continue to see the same people. I find these types of outings personally to be extremely empty. Even if I exchange numbers with someone, they rarely follow up. Humans require continued exposure to each other to develop real connections.