florence of suburbia Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Yes! Wear clothes that are clean, that fit you properly, and that don't look like you bought them at "Disco Duds" in 1977. Show her you put some thought into dressing for her. It will mean something to her and how much effort does it really take? Women care about this stuff and it doesn't make them shallow. It makes them female.
MrCastle Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 It also depends on who's looking. Not every style is universally appealing. Shut up. (10 characters) 1
GLDheart Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 I would say so, yes. The way you dress matters. But sometimes, however, it just doesn't. The other day, I was dressed like crap, my hair was "whatever", and I hadn't shaved in like three days... It was the middle of the day and I was getting film developed. I was totally surprised by the attraction that I got from the young woman that helped me out. This must be like those times when you girls go out in your baseball hat, sweatpants, and no make-up... YET, Still manage to get hit on.
manup Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Absolutely! A guy in jeans and a t-shirt won't get a second glance compared to a guy in a button-down shirt. Well-pressed khakis and clean loafers are preferable over the jeans and athletic shoes. A suit is way better than casual clothes. A guy in a tux will have me on my knees in front of him... :love: Khakis loafers??? Are you like 70 yrs old lol. A tux? Maybe a well fitted business suit.
yongyong Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 stupid advice ever. now the op is going to Dress Up like this. Date Lab: It’s hard to date when you’re married (to triathlons) - The Washington Post Absolutely! A guy in jeans and a t-shirt won't get a second glance compared to a guy in a button-down shirt. Well-pressed khakis and clean loafers are preferable over the jeans and athletic shoes. A suit is way better than casual clothes. A guy in a tux will have me on my knees in front of him... :love:
irc333 Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Yeah, but with the clothes off, it's a different story altogether. Specially made question for you woman!. Can clothes really impress you if you like his dressing style?. 1
EasyHeart Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 As you can tell from the answers in this thread, I think women overwhelmingly pay attention to how a man dresses. My own unscientific example of this is when I walk to the gym after work. On my way there I'm wearing a suit or similar work clothes, and if I notice an attractive woman and give her a smile she usually blushes and smiles back. On my way home I'm usually wearing a hoodie and jeans and if I notice an attractive woman and give her a smile, she usually averts her eyes and reaches into her purse for some mace. Conversely, I don't think men generally care that much how a woman dresses. Most of the women I know think they look best in a suit or evening dress with jewelry and makeup, but I think they look best in a t-shirt and jeans. Morale of the story: To appeal to the opposite sex, men should dress up and women should dress down.
GravityMan Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Clothes are kind of like accessories. Women all have their personal preferences, but generally speaking, the clothes you wear can enhance your level of attractiveness (to an extent) or worsen your attractiveness (also to an extent). A hideous-looking dude is still probably going to look, at best, "below average" when wearing a nice suit. Well-fitting clothes (your right size...not too tight or too baggy) with good color combinations that complement your skin tone, eyes, hair, build and even your personality are generally best. I also think it is good for guys to have a sense of style without going overboard...in other words, look nice in a non-boring, non-samey way. I think it is possible for a guy to effortlessly pull off a good casual look (e.g. jeans, quality flip-flops or casual oxfords) AND pull off a nice semi-formal, formal or otherwise "professional" look (e.g. slacks, suit, etc.). In other words, look well-put together in a way that is occasion appropriate. Although...some women just don't care for the casual look or the formal look, period. So while the advice in this thread will make a guy more attractive to a larger percentage of women, in the end it still just depends on the woman. For instance, GLDHeart's anecdote earlier in this thread. Lastly, if the guy doesn't LIKE what he wears and how he looks in it, then that is going to project a negative, insecure, uncomfortable vibe that may turn off women...no matter what he's wearing.
KungFuJoe Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Clothing on a man is VERY important. And shoes are the most important piece. NEVER skimp on shoes. I have shoes for pretty much every occasion. And don't forget your shine box!!!
the ill-made knight Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Yes, but with me it's not what you wear but more so how it fits and how it looks on you. Not everything looks good on everyone. Some men are sexy in a fitted t-shirt and jeans other men not so much.
ThaWholigan Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Clothing on a man is VERY important. And shoes are the most important piece. NEVER skimp on shoes. I have shoes for pretty much every occasion. And don't forget your shine box!!! http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VeOmjvbe9lo/T-I4t0oAZtI/AAAAAAAAUD8/GiH03tHiwXg/s1600/11894_1_1077.jpg 1
GirlontheLam Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 I'm no woman, but whenever I dress well, women notice. So yeah, I reckon it does help. Oh definitely. Sharp dressed guy, gets a second glance and a few extra points. Even if not really my type. Well coordinated accessories is like getting super bonus points. And yes I notice. You can be well dressed in casual and formal clothes. And not be well dressed in nice clothing. It is all about fit, color coordination, and accessories.
weallfalldown Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 i dress like a pikey......scruffy and it's never been a prob.....you won't catch me in a suit....trying tooooo hard...
KungFuJoe Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 What I REALLY want right now is a nice, fitted suit. My only problem is that my size fluctuates quite a bit, depending on when I'm cutting or bulking so it's hard to really get fitted for anything. Also, the COST of good men's clothing is just ridiculous. I bought a pretty nice Hugo Boss dress shirt the other day...set me back 135 dollars! Jeans are 100 bucks easy and a good suit a grand for jacket and pants.
TaurusTerp Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 What I REALLY want right now is a nice, fitted suit. My only problem is that my size fluctuates quite a bit, depending on when I'm cutting or bulking so it's hard to really get fitted for anything. Also, the COST of good men's clothing is just ridiculous. I bought a pretty nice Hugo Boss dress shirt the other day...set me back 135 dollars! Jeans are 100 bucks easy and a good suit a grand for jacket and pants. There are these things called sales, dude. That thousand dollar suit will be discounted to 600 at least twice a year.
Hopeful30 Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 yeah def a guy in a suit is for sure better than a guy who shows up in pijamas
runner Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 What I REALLY want right now is a nice, fitted suit. My only problem is that my size fluctuates quite a bit, depending on when I'm cutting or bulking so it's hard to really get fitted for anything. Also, the COST of good men's clothing is just ridiculous. I bought a pretty nice Hugo Boss dress shirt the other day...set me back 135 dollars! Jeans are 100 bucks easy and a good suit a grand for jacket and pants. you really don't need to spend that much money to look good. seriously. next time take a girlfriend buddy with you who knows how to work the shops.
USMCHokie Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 What I REALLY want right now is a nice, fitted suit. My only problem is that my size fluctuates quite a bit, depending on when I'm cutting or bulking so it's hard to really get fitted for anything. How substantial are your size changes...?
KungFuJoe Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 How substantial are your size changes...? I'm 6'2 and I fluctuate between 195 (current weight trying to cut) and 215 (bulking). Ultimately my goal is to be around 200 but with 13-15% bodyfat...but easier said than done.
Pompom Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Depends if they compliment HIM or if they're just good clothes. The two need to become one to make it attractive. But basically, I can look at a guy twice if he puts himself in the picture nicely. I had this friend once who literally hid himself in an atrocious green North Face outdoor jacket, and old poorly tailored cheap blue jeans or whatever he had lying around, and worn-out shoes. Hands in pockets, head bent. He let his hair grow wildly. The shaggy long dark brown hair was good, but not at every length and not every day. When it covered his huge forehead and stuck out a bit rather than drooping limply, it looked good. But sometimes the bangs grew so long he tucked them to the side, which was awful. Then there'd be those rare days when he'd wear decently cut jeans, a friend's dress shirt (untucked), and his hair would be combed and curl outward, and then he looked great. He could really switch from "awkward recluse" to something more hip and attractive depending on what he was wearing. The former had "child" written all over him. Child, or serial killer. And that is his usual look; nope, didn't get laid yet. His appearance screams "Give me my Ubuntu, a pile of instant noodles, and leave me alone". So when it's extreme, like "recluse in North Face" (I mean in the fancy city, not up on a hill) as opposed to "might appear in a magazine", yeah, clothes do help. I also had this other friend who'd usually just wear beige cargo shorts and a t-shirt and honestly, I hate that look. Shorts that approach or exceed the knee make short legs, and a tall, muscular man just needs something more befitting. Then we put him in a cheap H&M suit for a photo shoot and I had a hard time not jumping him. He looked amazing. I'll never fall in love with clothes, but I am likely to give a guy a second glance if he's dressed a looker.
USMCHokie Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Depends if they compliment HIM or if they're just good clothes. The two need to become one to make it attractive. Agreed. Clothing is meant to frame and flatter the physique. Certain body shapes will tend to look better in certain types of clothing. That's why some folks like Mr.Castle look better in a simple fitted T and jeans. He has a good figure, so a minimal amount of fabric fitted to the body will do best to outline that figure. The attention he gets is probably more due to the physique that is shown than the actual t-shirts or jeans he wears. This is also the primary reason why ill-fitting clothing can make a person look like sh*t. It will alter your perception of their body under the clothes in a wide variety of ways, often negatively. 1
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