IndianDude said:
Would you care if a client wore track pants to a meeting?
Would it make a difference if he was cleaned-up, but still wore trackpants?
Does attire make a difference?
I for one have thought about wearing track pants, but thought against it as I did not know how she would react.
Would it make a difference, yes and no.
I would be lying if I was to say that it wouldn't make any difference at all on my first impression when the client enters the room. I do pay attention to how a client is dressed, to his shoes, to his hands, etc. I also do believe that there's a proper type of attire for every situation in life, and trackpants don't fit in my understanding of proper attire for an intimate rendez-vous with a lady, whether you are paying her or not.
That being said, there's more to a first impression and what follows than how someone is dressed. Similarly to what Becky said, I would be much more annoyed by a client who forgot his manners or sense of humor at the door, than by a client who didn't bother putting dressier pants than trackpants on.
So, to answer your question: if you can, I would suggest you follow your guts and take the time to change into something a little classier than trackpants. But I also don't think it should make a significant difference on the level and quality of service you should receive from the lady you are seeing.