Jane2011 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Just wondering because I bought a dress today. I kinda like it. 3
johan Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Do you mean ever? Or sometimes? Or all the time? Ever:yes. Sometimes: yes. All the time:not really.
Author Jane2011 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Posted April 6, 2012 Do you mean ever? Or sometimes? Or all the time? Ever:yes. Sometimes: yes. All the time:not really. I guess I mean if you were dating a woman and she never wore dresses, would you be inclined to tell her to wear them sometimes? Or is it all the same to you if she always wears pants and shorts? And perhaps, even if you wouldn't go so far as to tell her what to wear, do you find a woman more attractive when she's wearing a dress or a skirt? I've found, in my limited experience, that men do have this subtly more 'chivalrous' way about them when the woman is wearing a skirt or a dress. This boyfriend I had circa 2002 was never particularly gentlemanly with me. Then one day I wore a dress to something or other, and he just opened doors for me all day that day. Weirdo. lol...
wwwjd Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 All the time would be fine by me. But, I know that will never happen in this pants filled gender role confused world. At least you gals are long past that whole black nazi boots thang. GAWDy was that aweful!!!
johan Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 We open the door for a woman wearing a skirt, because if we pull the door hard enough and she's standing in the right place, the breeze from the door opening will blow her skirt up. That's why I do it anyway. Never got it to work right, but I keep trying. 4
Star Gazer Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Do you mean ever? Or sometimes? Or all the time? Ever:yes. Sometimes: yes. All the time:not really. Why not all the time?
johan Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 It's not important to me she does all the time. I wouldn't complain though.
somedude81 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I would prefer her to wear a dress or a skirt at least every once in a while. Frankly, I just like variety. Mix it up, dresses, jeans, shorts, skirts. My least favortie is when girls wear jeans all the damn time.
Titania22 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 When I was 18 i only ever wore dresses and skirts. The idea of wearing pants of any description was unthinkable to me. Now I wear pants more then anything. I don't have the 18yr old body anymore, so pants looks sexier now.
Feelin Frisky Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I approve. It's not like centrally important or anything, but it's a pleasant sight.
oaks Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Why not all the time? because some girls look hot in a tight pair of jeans.
Desensitized Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I love a girl with nice legs, so if a skirt or dress does you justice, do it! Also, it depends on the dress, and it also depends on the skirt. I've seen ugly skirts and I've seen ugly dresses. Oh, and high heels to go along with the dress/skirt is a plus :love::love: I just love the femininity that a dress/skirt gives off, compared to jeans. 1
gaius Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 If it's one of those tight skirts ok, but I'm not a big fan of the loose ones that don't show off the shape of the thigh and rear end. Dresses that go down to the feet I'm not a fan of period unless we are at something formal. So not important at all.
gaius Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 This woman is halfway to wearing a Burqa. http://gooverme.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/long-skirt.jpg
Eclypse Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I am a fan of dresses and skirts very much, however as Gaius said I'm not a fan of those long, loose ones. Ideally 2-3 inches above the knee would be ideal... *drool* Long, shapely legs are one of my favourite things in an attractive woman. 1
Andy_K Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 How Important Is It To You That A Woman Wear Dresses & Skirts? Not even remotely important. However, it is important they at least semi-regularly wear something that looks hot - whether it's tight jeans/top, something low cut, or whatever. I don't want to date someone who hides their body away all the time, because that's just not sexy.
Ninjainpajamas Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I've always really liked dresses, I'm so-so on the skirts... The funny thing is, I don't know why and I only started realizing this lately that If I recall someone who I have dated who wore dresses I always remember them wearing it...I find it fairly attractive, it brings a level of femininity to a woman that I find very appealing...also for some reason when they are barefooted wearing a sundress or whatever you call them, It's also an appealing factor...probably go as far as saying it turns me on quite a bit to see her walking around the house like that...where as under normal circumstances I'm reminded more of kunta kinte walking around in jeans or shorts blackening the bottom of your feet like you were traveling to bucket water on the plains of Africa...It' sexy and cute with a dress but not in a lingerie kinda way...It gives more of that innocent vibe rather than the tight leather stripper skirt that women wear to clubs or going out. I guess I kind of subscribe to the more conservative and classy than trashy or flashy dress wear...I actually find it much more sexy when a woman isn't trying to soak in attention from men. I feel like a dress can be a good balance of that, especially with nice legs and feet (not that I'm a foot or legs guy necessarily, but any man can appreciate that)...you've also kind of have to have a quality about you to pull off the dress. However...sadly some women don't pull off the dress/skirt very well for their body type...unfortunately If you're very short and stocky, or very tall and have legs/calves like you're the center lineman for the Chicago bears...you might be giving off that oompa loompa or Rosie O'Donnell vibe. In which case you're better off in jeans. 1
Author Jane2011 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Posted April 6, 2012 Not even remotely important. However, it is important they at least semi-regularly wear something that looks hot - whether it's tight jeans/top, something low cut, or whatever. I don't want to date someone who hides their body away all the time, because that's just not sexy. You would have hated me years ago because I used to dress in the most baggy, frumpy way. My older sisters and some acquaintances/friends were so frustrated with it, because I was thin and could pull off more fitted clothing but just didn't. There was a long period of time when I couldn't even wear a sleeveless top. I had body issues or something; I didn't want people looking at my arms. I'm somewhat the opposite now. I like to accentuate my body more. Ninja mentioned not liking women who are clearly "showing off." I don't think I'm to that point at all. But I like to wear fitted clothing much more than I used to. I'm a fan of skinny jeans.
Author Jane2011 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Posted April 6, 2012 When I was 18 i only ever wore dresses and skirts. The idea of wearing pants of any description was unthinkable to me. Now I wear pants more then anything. I don't have the 18yr old body anymore, so pants looks sexier now. I know a woman like that (who only wears dresses). She's 28, I believe. She actually is very bothered when she has to wear pants or jeans. And I personally have never seen her in pants or jeans; the only reason I know she's worn them is that she put it on her Facebook status once, "Bummed because I have to wear pants today" (can't remember her reason given). She had some really nice dresses, too. I admired her dress-wearing; I do think, myself, that it is a very feminine touch for a woman. Not that I wear dresses much. But as I said in the original post, I bought one yesterday and am going to wear it today.
Titania22 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I know a woman like that (who only wears dresses). She's 28, I believe. She actually is very bothered when she has to wear pants or jeans. And I personally have never seen her in pants or jeans; the only reason I know she's worn them is that she put it on her Facebook status once, "Bummed because I have to wear pants today" (can't remember her reason given). She had some really nice dresses, too. I admired her dress-wearing; I do think, myself, that it is a very feminine touch for a woman. Not that I wear dresses much. But as I said in the original post, I bought one yesterday and am going to wear it today. Yeah. Well back then I felt pants were what men wore, and since I was female I wanted that to be reflected constantly in my attire. Of course at the same age, I had the belief that it was a womans role to be sexy and feminine 24/7, so I obviously had alot of personally growth to do. Nowadays I know me legs aren't as attractive anymore, though they still have good shape, so pants just seem to be more attractive.
Oxy Moronovich Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 My opinion: a woman who doesn't like wearing skirts is a woman who is uncomfortable being feminine. I know a woman who feels more comfortable wearing jeans and sweatshirts. She could count the number of times she wore makeup or went to the salon per year on her fingers. She and her husband married around 20 or 21. At first, his wife dressing in regular jeans and shirts didn't bother him. But at 30 it bothered him. When they were 35, they went to a divorce counciller. One of his complaints against her was that she never dressed feminine in dresses and high heels. She said, "I've always dressed like this. Why is it bothering you now?" His reasons were that he hated seeing women his wife's age and older who knew how to look sexy in dresses and makeup looked younger than their actual age. While his wife in her jeans and plaid shirt looked dumpy and almost 10 yrs older. Ouch. They got divorced that year. It's been 10 yrs since then. I know their daughter. She told me her father lives in NYC and has been in many relationships, while her mother hasn't been in any. The mother is a source of derisive pity from the church ladies because of her dating dilemma. She simply does not know how to look sexy and attract men to make their heads turn when she passes them. Her whole life she's been uncomfortable dressing feminine. She feels more comfortable dressing like a grunge rocker than looking like a woman in Cosmopolitan magazine. So yeah, alotta guys will say a dress isn't important. But when they start to compare their unfeminine dressing SO with sexy women in skirts and heels, they'll start to change their minds about it.
Carlos S Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Hi there Jane! I don't really care. And just wear whatever feels best. I'm happy that you found something you like. I rarely buy a piece of clothing that I fall in love with.
Pierre Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Just wondering because I bought a dress today. I kinda like it. A woman in a dress is always sexier and more feminine. However, some pants also work. If a woman wears pants all the time I generally assume she has ugly legs. However, sometimes women with great legs wear baggy long pants all the time because they are not vane. In any even a woman cannot lose by dressing in a more feminine style.
january2011 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 This is an interesting discussion. I've always been influenced by the fashion magazine philosophy that women above a certain age shouldn't be seen in dresses and skirts. Much more chic to be in smart well-fitting trousers. But these days there are so many high profile older women who seem to get away with it - usually as long as their knees and (potentially wobbly) upper arms are covered. In recent memory, I credit Michelle Obama as one of the early icons for older women in dresses.
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