Fashion: Style that guarantees you'll get a second date; Emma Pinch takes the hassle out of planning what to wear for that romantic assignation.

Byline: Emma Pinch

T RICKY old business, deciding what to wear for a hot date. Jeans can seem too casual; a dress like you're already planning the big day.

For better or for worse, whatever you choose to wear acts as an advert for the person under the clothes, so you want to look dishy enough to tantalise - but not flashing so much flesh you seem to be offering breakfast chez yours.

Trends this spring fit the bill nicely, with lashings of delicious Parisian chic, fresh primary colours, and topped with sweetly saucy bows and ruffles. Dorothy Perkins's new range won't break the bank - but is sure to have him coming back for seconds.

EST Est Est, in the Albert Dock, is the setting for this week's date fashion shoot. It's a modern Italian restaurant with a relaxed but vibrant feel, with intimate corners and busy tables where you can watch the chef toss pizzas or bar staff mix colourful cocktails.

Next to the water, overlooking Tate Liverpool, it's ideal for a romantic evening stroll around the dock.

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Models: Katie and Timmy, from Pulse Models, tel: [phone] Photographer: Tracey O'Neill Stylist: Emma Pinch Location: Est Est Est, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, tel: [phone].

Hair: Zoo, Hackins Hey, off Dale Street, Liverpool, tel: [phone] Make-up: Sarah Ginley, Bobby Brown counter at John Lewis, 20, Basnett Street, Liverpool, tel: [phone] Stockists: Burtons, 56, Church Street, Liverpool, tel: [phone]; Boodles, 35, Lord Street, Liverpool, Tel: [phone]; Dorothy Perkins, 38-46, Church Street, Liverpool, Tel: [phone]

CAPTION(S):

Katie wears iced grey bow top, pounds 22; Boodles hot pink tourmaline cabaret pendant, pounds 14,250; and dragonfly ring, pounds 10,500 Code: to050207fashion-15; Katie wears mid-blue bow dress, pounds 25; gold bag, pounds 5; Boodles rose gold Velocity pendant, pounds 1,500. Timmy wears skull T-shirt, pounds 12; jeans, pounds 35 Code: to050207fashion-17; Katie wears iced grey bow top, pounds 22; black waistcoat, pounds 20; black straight leg trousers, pounds 12; Boodles vintage diamond pendant, pounds 40,000; and morganite heart drop earrings, pounds 4,350. Timmy wears Brown and black striped shirt, pounds 35; brown suit, pounds 150 Code: to050207fashion-2; Katie wears dark blue jeans, pounds 25; belt, pounds 5; frill detail T-shirt, pounds 10; Boodles lemon beryl heart drop earrings, pounds 6,200; and ring, pounds 3,000. Timmy wears grey T-shirt, pounds 15; black label straight fit jeans, pounds 40; and, front cover, Katie wears red knitted top, pounds 18; black high waist skirt, pounds 25; red tights, pounds 5; Boodles white gold love letter pendant, pounds 330; morganite spaghetti ring, pounds 3,400. Timmy wears brown striped jumper, pounds 25; brown shirt, pounds 15; jeans as before Codes: to050207fashion-11, above; and to050207fashion-5, front cover Katie wears dress, pounds 30; gold shoes, pounds 15. Timmy wears check lumberjack shirt, pounds 28; white Tshirt, pounds 6; jeans as before Code: to050207fashion-8