SmileFace Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 A nerdy guy may not use an iron, by low quality clothes or may not match his clothes right but someone wearing the right size, match and fit in the same style of clothes can pull it off. I never said I liked nerdy clothing that is what you used to describe it but I like casual business wear that can have the same styles.
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Men and Women's fashion is totally different. Go to stores like Banana Republic, J-crew. You will see the same style over and over in mens. For women, you will see lots of different styles every season. For men, it's about the Fabric and the Fit. Why drop $$$ on nice suits when you can buy the same looking ones for $150 at H&M? H&M has stylish jackets but it looks just cheap. Men can wear some accent pieces but they can't wear something flashy that draws attention. It's all about being Subtle. For Women, OMG you can wear lots of different styles and colors. A lot of clothes are made by cheap fabrics like polyester. it's more about style than the quality. I don't see a problem for women even in late 20s and 30s, shopping at cheap places like H&M and Forever 21. In the end, it's about who wears it. I'd take style over quality anyday. Although I still love quality.
NeoGen85 Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I still think those clothes would not do most guy's any favors. That pic that Ross posted earlier on to a degree as well. Its neat but conservative. A good looking guy could carry it off well, and many woman would describe him as smartly dressed man. Someone said a guy who knows how to use an iron. I'd be really surprised if that thought would go through many single woman's mind's but I'd be curious. Most single guys with white collar jobs use an iron. In reality a guy with a broad shoulder athletic build will make a lot of clothing styles look good. In the cheap chain store catalogues, most of the cheap brand outfits look pretty decent when its a handsome model posing in them. For an average joe, with un-athletic build, something more stylish or edgey in style would help him stand out with an identity more than the neat conservative look would. I agree that 'well fitting' clothes are a great concept. I get things altered and I buy slim brands that suite me.. ie G-Star. Even a cheaper slim fit brand Tarocash or YD looks better than say a Hugo Boss equivalent at more than twice the $. I've been complimented on my style, but its usually from married/attached women. I'm going to agree with this. The average Joe who's looking to score some additional points with women can definitely benefit from style alone. I know because that's me. When I started spending more time in the downtown area of Charleston SC(which is considered to have some of the most well dressed people in America; source) I found it harder to be noticed by women in comparison to a few of the suburbs further away from the city. I literally donated a lot of my old clothes to Goodwill and bought a new wardrobe. Not being a lady's man per se, I definitely started to get more compliments and women that I began to date were even more beautiful. I had the personality and ambition; but changing my physical appearance to be more presentable was a big plus. And since I like interracial dating fitted clothes for me is definitely a big plus.
pteromom Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I absolutely notice what men are wearing. I like a sharply-dressed guy (sorry, Ross, I think that sweater you posted is sexy!), a tailored suit or brightly colored button down shirt, nice shoes... If he's dressed more casually, I just like jeans that fit well (not too baggy or skinny jeans) and a well-fitted tee shirt. Extra points if it has something funny or funky on it. The main thing is to not look sloppy. Make sure you aren't wearing oversized clothing or clothes with holes, stains, etc. At work, I wear dresses. All different types. At home, I wear jeans or leggings and a colorful top of some sort. I like looking nice, but am not one of those women who come up with amazing put-together outfits either.
ascendotum Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Edgy is definatley good. Well fitting is really important too, the clothes need to hang off you in the right way too. I just got a top the other day, and it shows off my physique to an extent (not that I'm saying I've got an amazing physique or anything), I've never worn a top that has done that before, I think it looks great. Buy more clothing like this. I realize you can't afford designer gear (unless maybe you have decent 2nd hand clothing store near you), but I think you would be better off shopping at youth orientated clothing stores (but don't go youth street wear) than with big chain department store brands that cater for your typical bit overweight mid 30s conservative married guy. I agree with YY that woman can wear colorful, eye catching styles, but guys have to be more subtle, (bold colorful for accent only generally speaking) but you don't want to go bland mainstream 'roomy fit' if you can help it.
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Buy more clothing like this. I realize you can't afford designer gear (unless maybe you have decent 2nd hand clothing store near you), but I think you would be better off shopping at youth orientated clothing stores (but don't go youth street wear) than with big chain department store brands that cater for your typical bit overweight mid 30s conservative married guy. I agree with YY that woman can wear colorful, eye catching styles, but guys have to be more subtle, (bold colorful for accent only generally speaking) but you don't want to go bland mainstream 'roomy fit' if you can help it. How expensive are we talking here?
SmileFace Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I'm going to agree with this. The average Joe who's looking to score some additional points with women can definitely benefit from style alone. I know because that's me. When I started spending more time in the downtown area of Charleston SC(which is considered to have some of the most well dressed people in America; source) I found it harder to be noticed by women in comparison to a few of the suburbs further away from the city. I literally donated a lot of my old clothes to Goodwill and bought a new wardrobe. Not being a lady's man per se, I definitely started to get more compliments and women that I began to date were even more beautiful. I had the personality and ambition; but changing my physical appearance to be more presentable was a big plus. And since I like interracial dating fitted clothes for me is definitely a big plus. Well hello at you avatar. "wink wink".
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I absolutely notice what men are wearing. I like a sharply-dressed guy (sorry, Ross, I think that sweater you posted is sexy!), a tailored suit or brightly colored button down shirt, nice shoes... If he's dressed more casually, I just like jeans that fit well (not too baggy or skinny jeans) and a well-fitted tee shirt. Extra points if it has something funny or funky on it. The main thing is to not look sloppy. Make sure you aren't wearing oversized clothing or clothes with holes, stains, etc. I'd never wear oversized, undersized clothing, clothes that look worn out, or clothes with stains. At work, I wear dresses. All different types. At home, I wear jeans or leggings and a colorful top of some sort. I like looking nice, but am not one of those women who come up with amazing put-together outfits either. Sounds totally good to me.
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Well hello at you avatar. "wink wink". Ask him out on a date!
EasyHeart Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 A lot depends on how you wear the clothes, not just what you wear. Take the first picture in Ross' post: if that 'nerd' unbuttons his shirt or wears a t-shirt instead of the dress shirt (and gets a haircut!), he's got a sharp look.
ascendotum Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 And since I like interracial dating fitted clothes for me is definitely a big plus. I'm just curious...reading between the lines here, does this mean you get the feeling that caucasian (or asian) women appreciate fashion sense/style on a man, more so than black women?
SmileFace Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 And since I like interracial dating fitted clothes for me is definitely a big plus. Ask him out on a date! Yes, because that will be wise. :lmao:
yongyong Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 you are not joking? I guess fashion is like a religion. Your style is like Mormon I believe (only small % likes it) 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.
Ross MwcFan Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Yes, because that will be wise. :lmao: Why wouldn't it be?
NeoGen85 Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) I'm just curious...reading between the lines here, does this mean you get the feeling that caucasian (or asian) women appreciate fashion sense/style on a man, more so than black women? Haha. Well maybe I got myself in a little situation. I would like to say yes and no. I think women in general love a man who's well dressed regardless of their cultural background. But just from "my" experience and the sub culture that most young black men and women grow up in today; hip-hop culture creates an identity. And apart of hip-hop culture is fashion. I personally know many black women within my own social circle that prefer the look of the thug(or even the style of the Les Twins), than a more "conservative" look(which is what I'm really referring to). That's not to say that this sub culture hasn't influenced anyone outside of the black or Latino community. Do I really have to turn into Bill Cosby about the above or should we just stay on topic? Edited November 2, 2012 by NeoGen85
phineas Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I've recently upgraded to mostly button downs for work & play. also upgraded to nice dress pants for work. Nice jeans for play. tucked for work, untucked for play. But, fit of the shirt is paramount. No more baggy shirts. Only shirts with a proper taper. most shirts that fit my shoulders look like a sail at the waist. summer I still prefer V-necks & polo's.
ascendotum Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 you are not joking? I guess fashion is like a religion. Your style is like Mormon I believe (only small % likes it) Probably not a huge % it would appeal to style wise, but the ones it would is likely the ones that appeal to her I'd guess. Really though an attractive woman in a spongebob t-shirt will still get plenty non trendy guys thinking she's hot, and not care about what she's wearing as long as it show's off her figure. The way SweetKiwi describes herself, I like it a lot. Edgy look really appeals to me. A women with her own style and not mainstream definitely appeals to me more...but in saying that it has to do her femininity justice. A pretty & slim girl with tatts could get away with with wearing demin farm overalls down the street, and that would be different, but a big woman not so much. A woman who mix & matches clothes from different eras bought in an OP Shop can still appeal with the eclectic look, as long as its not too weird. I guess this goes back to the OP. I also like the hipster fashionistas (Zooey Deschanel) look. Style for me enhances my immediate attraction to a woman, but its not as extreme like the OP where I don't find a woman attractive because she doesn't have any fashion style. A an attractive woman can wear plain 'meh', slightly baggy comfy style clothes and I would still notice her face & figure, but maybe not do a double take look. If I was to sit down and talk to her and find her sweet, friendly & interesting, intelligent woman, that would increase her appeal for me that would easily over-ride her sense of fashion style. Your metrosexual guys or your alternative scene guys would likely be more conscious of a woman's dress style and her image and what it says about her personality, but most mainstream suburban guys and blue collar guys I think don't really care about this.
ascendotum Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Haha. Well maybe I got myself in a little situation. I would like to say yes and no. ... hip-hop culture creates an identity... okay I get it. thanks.
GirlontheLam Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 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 That's a bit boring. I am totally into: http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/45317539969981848_wIk9zGf2_c.jpg http://www.trashness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/preppy-classy-dressed-black-men-fashion-650x431.jpg http://303magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/preppy-goldyn-shipleystripedls_1-203x300.jpg 2
GirlontheLam Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 I dress like this once in a while. My GF loves it. and girls eye **** me when we go out. I also fold the sweater and sleeves up. she loves it when I go preppy. big bodybuilder dressing like a geek? heh..you have no idea.. 100% agreed. Preppy + body builder = HOT! 1
SmileFace Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 That's a bit boring. I am totally into: http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/45317539969981848_wIk9zGf2_c.jpg http://www.trashness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/preppy-classy-dressed-black-men-fashion-650x431.jpg http://303magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/preppy-goldyn-shipleystripedls_1-203x300.jpg :love::love:
GirlontheLam Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 I'm going to agree with this. The average Joe who's looking to score some additional points with women can definitely benefit from style alone. I know because that's me. When I started spending more time in the downtown area of Charleston SC(which is considered to have some of the most well dressed people in America; source) I found it harder to be noticed by women in comparison to a few of the suburbs further away from the city. I literally donated a lot of my old clothes to Goodwill and bought a new wardrobe. Not being a lady's man per se, I definitely started to get more compliments and women that I began to date were even more beautiful. I had the personality and ambition; but changing my physical appearance to be more presentable was a big plus. And since I like interracial dating fitted clothes for me is definitely a big plus. San Francisco is on the list? Wow that;s hilarious. Bay Area style sucks but is getting better by the year. Based on the outfit in your avatar, you'd score lots of bonus points with me!
phineas Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 That's a bit boring. I am totally into: http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/45317539969981848_wIk9zGf2_c.jpg http://www.trashness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/preppy-classy-dressed-black-men-fashion-650x431.jpg http://303magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/preppy-goldyn-shipleystripedls_1-203x300.jpg Ok, seriously? orange pants? oh and i'm white. I cannot pull off Dion Sander's colors either. As for the last pic, I can't tell if that's a full grown man or a 10yr old girl. Although I have similar short sleeve v-necks I wear in the summer.
GirlontheLam Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 I'm just curious...reading between the lines here, does this mean you get the feeling that caucasian (or asian) women appreciate fashion sense/style on a man, more so than black women? There are definitely class differences in the appreciation of certain types of styles. If you go by income/upbringing you won't find many differences along racial lines. For example, I am a "middle class" black woman. And very preppy. My friends with similar upbringings across all ethnic groups have similar preferences (unless you know they are into hipsters, skaters or outdoorsy people.) But if your main fashion influence is "hip hop style" then you don't necessarily like the preppy look. Whether you are black asian or whatever. I live in california, so we have whites, asians, latinos, and blacks who are all about sagging pants/hp hop style. And people in the same groups all about preppy looks too. But in many places in the US, class and race lines are 100% equivalent and there isn't much class diversity in the ethnic groups.
yongyong Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 That orange pants look good on a runway but I don't think most guys can wear that. I am thinking about buying a red slim jeans though which is trend right now (along with other bold color jeans) The thing is I will get eyed by pick up truck driver looking guys. Plus I don't like getting attentions from gays (when I wear something stylish or bright color, I notice more attention from those creatures) I felt very comfortable when I visited L.A since I felt like I was one of them. It would be hard to rock those casual business clothes if you live in a small city. That's a bit boring. I am totally into: http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/45317539969981848_wIk9zGf2_c.jpg http://www.trashness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/preppy-classy-dressed-black-men-fashion-650x431.jpg http://303magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/preppy-goldyn-shipleystripedls_1-203x300.jpg
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