MrCastle Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 How big of a role does someone's ability to dress well play in your dating life? What are your favorite dress styles? I'm not sure how big of a role it plays for me but I do favor certain styles over others. I have a few I really dig including hipster fashionistas that often wear dresses and stockings (think Zooey Deschanel), that uber feminine kind of look. I also dig a little edgier stuff like plaid shirts and tight jeans. You also can't go wrong with a shirt and leggings. I'm sure most women fall into one of those categories nowadays. The ones that don't tickle my fancy at all are what I call the "sloppy" look. Pajamas, sweat pants, hoodies. Any kind of loose fitting clothing that doesn't compliment the girl's body. I also don't like the tom boyish look where some girls wear baggy jeans and fitted caps. I'm trying to think of moments where I was attracted to a woman who didn't fit my style preference, I can't think of any. I wonder how much style plays a role. Is it that the girl's style catches my eye first and then if I find her attractive I pursue? I wonder how many physically attractive women I've overlooked because their style didn't jump out at me. Anybody else feel the same? Have you ever found yourself attracted to someone despite their style being a turn off?
yongyong Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 you can sculpt their style but not their face and body.
Author MrCastle Posted November 2, 2012 Author Posted November 2, 2012 you can sculpt their style but not their face and body. What do you mean sculpt. You mean tell her to dress how I want her to dress? I'm not in the business of doing that. I also don't think I can be with someone who doesn't dress well. Despite how attractive they are. Does that sound metro? Maybe. I just dress well and I expect my partner to do the same. I'm not gonna be all like "hey guys, here's my hot girlfriend" and she has a baseball cap, a 1998 Yankees World Series t-shirt, and baggy jeans. I don't see it happening.
yongyong Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Her face and body is more important than her dress and makeup. You can tell those girls who put nice makeup and nice clothes, making her jump from 6 to 8. After those are gone, she will go back to 6. I'd rather date a girl who's natural 7 even though she can't dress as good as the other girl. I tend to dress better than women but I don't stress on fashion However, I get offended if they shows up with tennis shoes or other ugly shoes on a date. UGLY!! - Merrell Entice Shoes - Leather (For Women) - review by Outdoors Lover, Comfort Seeker from Northern Arizona on 08/30/2011 I saw something like this from several women. I really don't understand what's in their brain. What do you mean sculpt. You mean tell her to dress how I want her to dress? I'm not in the business of doing that. I also don't think I can be with someone who doesn't dress well. Despite how attractive they are. Does that sound metro? Maybe. I just dress well and I expect my partner to do the same. I'm not gonna be all like "hey guys, here's my hot girlfriend" and she has a baseball cap, a 1998 Yankees World Series t-shirt, and baggy jeans. I don't see it happening.
Author MrCastle Posted November 2, 2012 Author Posted November 2, 2012 Her face and body is more important than her dress and makeup. You can tell those girls who put nice makeup and nice clothes, making her jump from 6 to 8. After those are gone, she will go back to 6. I'd rather date a girl who's natural 7 even though she can't dress as good as the other girl. I tend to dress better than women but I don't stress on fashion However, I get offended if they shows up with tennis shoes or other ugly shoes on a date. UGLY!! - Merrell Entice Shoes - Leather (For Women) - review by Outdoors Lover, Comfort Seeker from Northern Arizona on 08/30/2011 I saw something like this from several women. I really don't understand what's in their brain. I'm a GQ and Esquire nerd so I definitely try to look presentable at all times. Even if it's just a t-shirt and jeans, I wear it so that it fits the way it's supposed to. No sloppiness on my part. What about those ugly boots chicks wear appropriately named Uggs?
zebracolors Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Speaking for myself, I do notice very often how a man dresses. clothes that appear to fit well and that flatter a man's masculine attributes are so much nicer to look at as they leave just the right amount to the imagination. I don't think its vanity to feel the need to be both presentable and flattering when you are out in public. Why do you think its smart to dress for success when go to a job fair for example? because how you dress can reflect your attitude to others, even subconsciously. So theres nothing wrong with having a preference for someone else who desires to be presentable. And speaking of undesirable fashion, I am right there with you MrCastle. IMO Uggs are hideous:sick: (sorry to the Ugg fans out there) but they are right there with Crocs. btw, what is up with the extremely baggy pants i see so many men wearing?! 1
kiss_andmakeup Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I'm way too passive to ever tell a guy what to wear...if he asks for my opinion I will give it (gently), but that's about it. My ex dressed extremely casual even for nice dinners or family events/holidays, and while it always irked me, I rarely said anything about it. My current BF is the first guy I've dated seriously that I've actually considered to have a good fashion sense. It's quite a turn-on. He's also open minded and will try different colours, quirky patterns, and new styles he hasn't worn before, which I've found to be uncommon in men. He's the first boyfriend I've had that I've enjoyed buying clothes for! I work in a fashion-oriented industry so I absolutely notice dress/grooming/style in men (and women). 2
mesmerized Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Style is huge in attracting men. When Im stylish men treat me differently in every way. I care about style but its more like he shouldn't have a style I hate. I have a curvy body (and no I dont mean fat, hourglass and all that) and most of the time I wear fitted clothings. Still not sure if that's the right choice for me.
threebyfate Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Must admit that being well-dressed can add to a man's appeal. But it has much to do with how he wears his clothing. Both the ex-husband and H, are well dressed men who know how to dress to maximize effect. They wear their clothing, not allowing the clothing to use them as human hangers.
GirlontheLam Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I'm a GQ and Esquire nerd so I definitely try to look presentable at all times. Even if it's just a t-shirt and jeans, I wear it so that it fits the way it's supposed to. No sloppiness on my part. Love it! I love a sharp dressed guy. And I do discriminate, if you are still trying to sag your pants at all, it isn't going to work. Period. Even if you are super hot. What about those ugly boots chicks wear appropriately named Uggs? One day I was at the mall and I overheard a little boy (around 6 or so) talking to his dad. He said: "Hey dad, I think I know why those shoes are called uggs. They are UGLY!!!!!" I about died of laughter. 1
rocketman122 Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) How big of a role does someone's ability to dress well play in your dating life? pretty big role. I get turned off by those who have no sense of style. btw, fashion and style are 2 different things. there are 2 things that I really hate and thank god my GF does not have these and they are flat shoes and rubber flip flops. absolutely disgusting. if she did, I would throw them out and and take her to buy something else. OTOH if there is something my GF doesnt like that I wear, I simply wont wear it when im with her. I want her to be turned on by what I wear. unlike most men who have no sense of style, I never had a woman dress me. my style is always fitted and a bit tight. gotta show off the physique. no skinny jeans for me though. style wise for woman, I liked a lot (not all) of the outfits Hathaway wore in devil wears prada. very sexy. especially the high heels..ach, so yummy! I too hate those baggy items some woman wear. whats the deal with those womans pants that are all baggy in the genital area..looks like shes wearing diapers under it..oish.. Edited November 2, 2012 by rocketman122 1
Els Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 btw, what is up with the extremely baggy pants i see so many men wearing?! You mean like this?? I honestly wonder how they hold their pants up when they run. They don't even have wide hips like women do! Personally, I don't really care. I do have preferences for fitted shirts and slacks on men, but I've been attracted to guys who don't wear that. The only time it would concern me is if a guy dressed totally out of the norm - fishnet shirts with nipple rings, or mohawks and spiked collars, or tattered clothes with holes, etc. Or if his shirts were dirty. Otherwise it doesn't matter. I know that it matters to many women, though, so most guys could increase their chances with women by learning to dress in a style suited to their bodies.
zebracolors Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Yes Elswyth, thats exactly the ones I mean!, I forgot to mention baggy and pulled half way down. I wonder how that trend started. But I think we've seen, from posts here, dress style can be a big factor in attraction.
sweetkiwi Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 i have my own style. I don't care what everyone else is wearing. And in fact if everyone started dressing like me i'd probably change so as not to fit in. I wear cut up band shirts with a sexy 50s style pencil skirt and spiked heels. Or i like wearing sweetheart dresses paired with a leather jacket. My favorite shirt is my spongebob shirt. It says here comes awesome and has spongebob catching jellyfish. I have tattoos and big plugs. I always look edgy. I used to sport very short hair that was usually purple or pink or sometimes teal. But i still looked cute. I like when guys dress how they want. Its just another way to express yourself. So if i see he dresses like the rest me the herd there's not much special about him and he doesn't catch my eye. I love when guys have glasses. Long hair is sexy too. If i see a guy right after work and he's covered in paint or dust and his hands are dirty i will for sure be staring and probably fantasizing about him. I like men who work hard. But a guy in a suit is good too. Most men can clean up well. Its the dirty ones that get my mind going.
yongyong Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Uggs are fine. Have you seen a curvy Hot blonde (not fat one with waist size 32 but a waist size 24 and 36 for hips) wearing those in just Leggins? When I see them walking on the snow, I want to call them a 'snow bunny' I'm a GQ and Esquire nerd so I definitely try to look presentable at all times. Even if it's just a t-shirt and jeans, I wear it so that it fits the way it's supposed to. No sloppiness on my part. What about those ugly boots chicks wear appropriately named Uggs?
Author MrCastle Posted November 2, 2012 Author Posted November 2, 2012 Uggs are fine. Have you seen a curvy Hot blonde (not fat one with waist size 32 but a waist size 24 and 36 for hips) wearing those in just Leggins? Lol she could be wearing empty potato chip bags on her feet at that point and I wouldn't care.
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 According to some people on LS, if you're over 25 you should dress really boring and conservatively like this, http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/274438171013696604_eAMwRfNK_b.jpg
SmileFace Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) According to some people on LS, if you're over 25 you should dress really boring and conservatively like this, http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/274438171013696604_eAMwRfNK_b.jpg That is HAWT, nothing is boring about what he is wearing - with the right body, YUM! Granted in my day to day life I am always very modestly dressed. Cardigans, crew necks, pearl earrings. However this is probably due to my job - I usually mix that up when off the clock. Edited November 2, 2012 by SmileFace 3
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 That is HAWT, nothing is boring about what he is wearing - with the right body, YUM! Granted in my day to day life I am always very modestly dressed. Cardigans, crew necks, pearl earrings. However this is probably due to my job - I usually mix that up when off the clock. It's not boring and conservative? Personally I can't really see how clothing could get any more bland than that, there's no style there at all.
SmileFace Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 It's not boring and conservative? Personally I can't really see how clothing could get any more bland than that, there's no style there at all. I love styles that roll with the times for guys - which may come across as boring and conservative to people. I don't really like much different styles for guys.
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Time and place for everything. Only problem is, an outfit like that, in a brand name, is going to cost a solid thousand- depending on the shoes. Well, I guess they would be appropriate if you was going visiting your girlfriends really conservative Christian family for dinner or something.
GorillaTheater Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 My idea of dressing up is a starched button-down shirt, Wranglers, and boots. (No gigantic belt buckle, though.) It's possible that I'm a product of my environment. 2
SmileFace Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 It's not boring and conservative? Personally I can't really see how clothing could get any more bland than that, there's no style there at all. It isn't really about what a guy a is wearing but how he wears it. The outfit you shown can look like ultimate crap on someone if it isn't fitted right. A guy need to find what works for him. I personally don't like huge logos on clothes - I find it off. I like nice fitted clothes on a guy. I am a sap for black jeans and a fitted tee on a guy - simple but sexy. As long as clothes are fitted I am fine. I don't like most styles since it messes with that - all these skinny jeans or other random styles do nothing for me. 1
Emilia Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I couldn't care less what a guy is wearing as long as the clothing fits him properly and he is clean/groomed. Ie as long as he is able to present himself as a responsible and fully functioning adult. There is a million far more important and less superficial stuff to worry about. 1
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 It isn't really about what a guy a is wearing but how he wears it. The outfit you shown can look like ultimate crap on someone if it isn't fitted right. A guy need to find what works for him. I personally don't like huge logos on clothes - I find it off. I like nice fitted clothes on a guy. I am a sap for black jeans and a fitted tee on a guy - simple but sexy. As long as clothes are fitted I am fine. I don't like most styles since it messes with that - all these skinny jeans or other random styles do nothing for me. I hate skinny jeans too. But I do like logos.
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