Do Single women like Men in Suits?

[jcrew11]

So I saw a suit sale at Macy's and have been thinking about upgrading my wardrobe. Barney Stintson loves wearing suits, and claims it helps him land women (in tv world), but is this true in the real world?

 

Are there any suits that are really good at attracting women?

 

I was going to buy a suit for professional reasons, but now I think I want something for going to trendy bars/clubs. Some suits are more for business like pinstripes. I think Navy, Grey, and Tan are more for casual environments.

 

Is there any particular type of suit that is really good for going to trendy dining establishments?

[FitChick]

Look at celebrities your age, size and coloring and see what "suits" them to get ideas.

[Imported]

Usually if you wear a suit, it signals you make X amount of $$$. However, I see low wage earning sales people at stores wearing it, so that is not always the case. I do think some women will think that though. They can look very nice if you get quality suits, made from quality material that are properly fitted....or cheap looking if you get it off the rack and no doubt crap material, even still...get it fitted properly and it'll look a million times better.

 

I have a bunch of suits custom made when I use to live in Hong Kong. I don't wear them except for special occasions or any dates where I take the girl to an upscale place. I don't just wear them to go pick up on girls. However, when I show up wearing a suit, the girls reaction is usually ecstatic. So yes, women like men in suits. Most guys don't really know how to dress, don't have dress clothes, think jeans and a t-shirt is all they have to wear.

[Fondue]

Get a pair of slip black jeans, a cool belt, a black (or gray) tight t-shirt, and a slim fight black suit jacket. Optional: Pair of sunglasses / wrist watch.

 

You'll instantly get that much more attention, trust me.

[2sure]

The right jacket with jeans and button down is what you're looking for.

[Mr_Flay]

I wear a full suit with a tie for work. Mid-range, not bespoke, but a really good fit for me. I can't say what people think of me in it compared to "normal" clothes, but it certainly helps me carry myself better. I can walk into a store as if I own the place.

[rocketman122]

get a two button or even one button half canvas that will last you a good time. not fused. it will look tired after a short time. cheap is expensive.

 

get it fitted properly. no double breasted crap. get high arm holes. very little shoulder padding. there are so many men who wear oversized suits and it looks horrible. it will make you look sloppy instead of looking sharp.

http://www.kingandallen.co.uk/blog/uploads/Skyfall-Daniel-Craig-in-a-pinstriped-Tom-Ford-suit.jpg

 

Im just showing you the style, but if you want check or pinstripe, its up to you. thinbk about the fabric and whether you want a summer or winter suit.

[Els]

I love suits, but they really only have a place in very rare occasions. The last time bf wore one was during Valentine's night at a fine dining restaurant and we both pulled out all the stops. I think it'd look weird if you went to a bar in one. Even exclusive nightclubs typically have the men dressed in fashionable shirts, not suits.

[EasyHeart]

I wear suits all the time and I know for a fact that I get a lot more looks and smiles from women when I'm in a suit than when I'm in jeans.

 

But they might just be laughing and wondering "Who the **** wears a suit?"

[NYWoman]

I have found most suits to be self centered and arrogant, I like down to earth blue jeans, blue shirt, and maybe worn cowboy boots and hat.

[normal person]

Why do you think "single women" have some sort of unified, singular taste (I saw your other thread "What colognes do single women like?)? Every woman is different across the board. Depending on the setting, circumstances, and the girl's personal taste, a suit can go over incredibly well, incredibly poorly or anywhere in between. I think the varied responses in this thread already should have illustrated that. Generally, I think the older women get, the more they'll appreciate you looking like you've got your act together.

 

I've worn suits in some places and felt completely overdressed, and I've worn another at a different occasion in a different environment and I couldn't tell you how many times both girls and guys came up to me and said they loved the suit/color, asked me where I got it, how much it was, etc. It's all variable.

 

Navy is probably the most versatile. You can wear it to the office and then to dinner. Gray is similar but less subdued, you might stand out a little more and that could be good or bad. I feel like black is more for lawyers, I don't usually wear it unless I'm going to a funeral. I save the less formal, more casual suits for fun stuff: Party in Las Vegas, New Years Eve, anything like that where you're just letting loose and not conducting business.

 

Don't think Macy's is the only option, I find a lot of that stuff to be too traditional. There are plenty of companies making more modernized suits that are aimed at guys in their 20s. Get nice shoes too.

[mammasita]

Absolutely......birthday suits especially.

[Imported]

Really like most of what Akon wears through this vid, especially the suit with the purple shirt

 

 

I have mostly slim fit suits cut exactly to my lean weight when I got it, which was pretty damn lean. Seriously, I gain like 5lbs and it starts getting tight looking lol

 

Also, all my colors are very reserved and bland. Thinking about getting some really outlandish suits like the crush velvet one Akon is sporting in this vid. Already have a lot of different dress shirts that contrast nicely with most of my suits.

 

 

You could also get a very lite P-coat or an upscale slim fit M-65 military jacket. The M-65 jacket in the fashion I am talking about are hard to find, most of them are not upscale looking or slim fitting. Googling it brings up a lot of jackets I wouldn't consider and they no longer sell the ones I have. Also, how this stuff hangs on you is very important. Most everything I get just fits me perfectly, but when they don't, I buy the size up and have it cut down by my tailor (just a place I use a lot) to be exactly the length and fit I want. Loose, baggy fit clothes just look sloppy to me. Too tight is well....too tight.

[SarcasticAbby]

I don't think every female wants a man in a suit. I tend to be attracted to blue collar guys... At least the look. Jeans and a colored shirt turns me on way more.

[tbf]

Be

with your suit.

[jcrew11]

Well, this is a "dating forum" hence the question of what the single women like or notice or are attracted to. Its a survey question, not a stereotype question. So, if 75% of single women answered they are more attracted to guys wearing a suit on a date, then you can deduce from that however you want and according to your lifestyle. Barney Stintson seems to think it helps him get women, but that's fake and not real life.

 

I looked at some suits from Banana Republic and they seem good for casual events and dating. Where else is a good place to get suits? How is Jos Bank, they make their own suits at a cheaper price - how is the quality?

 

Why do you think "single women" have some sort of unified, singular taste (I saw your other thread "What colognes do single women like?)? Every woman is different across the board. Depending on the setting, circumstances, and the girl's personal taste, a suit can go over incredibly well, incredibly poorly or anywhere in between. I think the varied responses in this thread already should have illustrated that. Generally, I think the older women get, the more they'll appreciate you looking like you've got your act together.

[normal person]

Well, this is a "dating forum" hence the question of what the single women like or notice or are attracted to. Its a survey question, not a stereotype question. So, if 75% of single women answered they are more attracted to guys wearing a suit on a date, then you can deduce from that however you want and according to your lifestyle. Barney Stintson seems to think it helps him get women, but that's fake and not real life.

 

I looked at some suits from Banana Republic and they seem good for casual events and dating. Where else is a good place to get suits? How is Jos Bank, they make their own suits at a cheaper price - how is the quality?

 

Fair enough. I personally don't like the fit on the Banana Republic stuff. Jos A. Bank have a lot of wild deals and stuff like 2 for 1. I don't know if that's indicative of the quality, but if you like it, more power to you. They're not my thing, to me most of that stuff to looks like it belongs on a 60 year old real estate agent. I normally have trouble finding suits that fit me well, that's why I get most of 'em from Theory. That's the only store where they sell suits I can wear almost right off the rack. I probably have every color they've made in the last 3 years because they just work well for me. Other stuff, not so much.

 

I think J.Crew has really stepped up its suiting game recently, I might actually pick up some of those if they fit. Also try Suit Supply if you've got one in your city (lots of options and relatively inexpensive) or My.Suit if you're in New York and you want something bespoke for a reasonable price. I never had luck with Hugo Boss or Calvin Klein but it might work for you.

 

Maybe the early HIMYM episodes are starting to get a bit dated, but I think Barney's suits look less than good a lot of the time. And it's misleading, just wearing any suit isn't enough, you should have a nice, tailored one without some moronic shirt/tie combination.

 

Maybe there's a girl who works in fashion here who could give some thoughts on men's suiting.

[Estate]

So I saw a suit sale at Macy's and have been thinking about upgrading my wardrobe. Barney Stintson loves wearing suits, and claims it helps him land women (in tv world), but is this true in the real world?

 

Are there any suits that are really good at attracting women?

 

I was going to buy a suit for professional reasons, but now I think I want something for going to trendy bars/clubs. Some suits are more for business like pinstripes. I think Navy, Grey, and Tan are more for casual environments.

 

Is there any particular type of suit that is really good for going to trendy dining establishments?

 

Very "tryhard". Yeah guys look good in suits, or a GOOD suit at least. But they guy wearing it everywhere is obviously trying too hard.

 

Bottom line, it's not just the suit which gets Barney girls. If you can't get girls without the suit, you probably won't do better with it.

 

Also, this isn't a fashion forum but if you want a suit to make you look better, you need to buy and decent tailored suit. I've had Macy's suits which I picked up for a quick job interview but generally the quality and fit is poor.

While a well fitted suit is SUPERB... nothing makes a man look worse than an ill fitting suit, something most of the XL t-shirt brigade just don't get. Proper should size? Length? So important and 95% of men get it wrong.

 

Think Ryan Gosling giving Steve Carrell suit advice in Crazy, Stupid, Love.

[clia]

So I saw a suit sale at Macy's and have been thinking about upgrading my wardrobe. Barney Stintson loves wearing suits, and claims it helps him land women (in tv world), but is this true in the real world?

 

Are there any suits that are really good at attracting women?

 

I was going to buy a suit for professional reasons, but now I think I want something for going to trendy bars/clubs. Some suits are more for business like pinstripes. I think Navy, Grey, and Tan are more for casual environments.

 

Is there any particular type of suit that is really good for going to trendy dining establishments?

 

I agree with the "tryhard" assessment.

 

Unless you wear a suit to work, and have gone to the club straight from work, you can come across as a "tryhard douchebag" when you wear a suit out to a club. You can expect a conversation to go like this:

 

Girl: What do you do for a living?

You: I am a [insert job where wearing a suit is not required] Why?

Girl: I figured you came straight from work. Did you just come from a wedding or something?

You: No.

Girl: Then why are you wearing a suit?

You: ....

 

You can still dress up to go clubbing (i.e. nice pants, shirt, tie), but a full business suit can be a bit much. There are business suits that are a little less "business-like," so if you are buying a suit solely to wear to a club, go that direction, if you must. Also, the shirt and tie you pair it with can make a huge difference. Get it tailored perfectly. Do not buy off the rack. Do not buy a tan suit for clubbing. Do not buy a navy suit for clubbing. Go with dark, charcoal gray.

[jcrew11]

Very "tryhard". Yeah guys look good in suits, or a GOOD suit at least. But they guy wearing it everywhere is obviously trying too hard.

 

Bottom line, it's not just the suit which gets Barney girls. If you can't get girls without the suit, you probably won't do better with it.

 

Also, this isn't a fashion forum but if you want a suit to make you look better, you need to buy and decent tailored suit. I've had Macy's suits which I picked up for a quick job interview but generally the quality and fit is poor.

While a well fitted suit is SUPERB... nothing makes a man look worse than an ill fitting suit, something most of the XL t-shirt brigade just don't get. Proper should size? Length? So important and 95% of men get it wrong.

 

Think Ryan Gosling giving Steve Carrell suit advice in Crazy, Stupid, Love.

 

In the Gosling movie, both him and Steve wear suits all the time when they are picking up women. They just aren't wearing ties. They just have the suit jacket and pants. Ties make it too formal. But the open collar and nice jacket is very attractive, imo. I don't think that would be 'tryhard' at all, but just looking good.

[dasein]

Like many other things, depends on the social environment in question. IMO, being a little overdressed for the environment, not a lot though, is a good thing. Suit or not is down the list in getting female attention IME. As others say, would focus more on shoes, jeans, shirts, jacket before suits. Good luck.

[jcrew11]

I agree with the "tryhard" assessment.

 

Unless you wear a suit to work, and have gone to the club straight from work, you can come across as a "tryhard douchebag" when you wear a suit out to a club. You can expect a conversation to go like this:

 

Girl: What do you do for a living?

You: I am a [insert job where wearing a suit is not required] Why?

Girl: I figured you came straight from work. Did you just come from a wedding or something?

You: No.

Girl: Then why are you wearing a suit?

You: ....

 

You can still dress up to go clubbing (i.e. nice pants, shirt, tie), but a full business suit can be a bit much. There are business suits that are a little less "business-like," so if you are buying a suit solely to wear to a club, go that direction, if you must. Also, the shirt and tie you pair it with can make a huge difference. Get it tailored perfectly. Do not buy off the rack. Do not buy a tan suit for clubbing. Do not buy a navy suit for clubbing. Go with dark, charcoal gray.

 

I just think you are wrong and respectfully disagree. Women like a guy to look good no matter what the occassion. Many women think Romance is dead and that guys don't try hard in dating, and just want booty calls.

Some of the nicer clubs actually require elegant clothing. If a woman has to wear a black cocktail dress, then its fine for a man to wear a suit. Also, as you said, there are suits, and jackets, that are made for casual non-work events, and you don't have to wear a tie. As for an excuse to wear a suit, just say you are out celebrating a fun night with your friends.

[clia]

I just think you are wrong and respectfully disagree.

 

My bad. I thought you asked for opinions from single women. Why ask if you are going to ignore any opinion other than the one you want to hear?

 

Women like a guy to look good no matter what the occassion.

 

This has nothing to do with your question. My point -- and one also made by some of the other single women -- is that a suit can be a bit much.

 

Many women think Romance is dead and that guys don't try hard in dating, and just want booty calls.

 

Um...totally different to wear a suit when you are out with your girlfriend when you take her to a nice restaurant or club. I thought you were wanting to wear a suit to pick up single women?

 

Some of the nicer clubs actually require elegant clothing. If a woman has to wear a black cocktail dress, then its fine for a man to wear a suit.

 

Oh, my bad. Were you talking about clubs with a specific dress code that requires a jacket and tie? Well, then of course you should wear a suit. I thought you were talking about a random club on a random Saturday night.

[PhoenixRysing]

A suit is great on a special occasions, evenings out, and if you came somewhere straight from work where you are required to wear a suit. Otherwise really nice jeans, deck shoes/casual shoes, and a sport coat are the way to go.

[GravityMan]

Depends on the woman, obviously...some like 'em, some don't.

 

Just learn how to dress well in a way that's appropriate for the occasion. That could be a suit-n-tie, or a blazer+button-down (no tie)+jeans, or even a t-shirt+shorts. Make sure your outfit fits well, and most importantly IMO ensure that you LIKE what you're wearing...as that can lead to you feeling more confident (which is what really matters). If you have a style that you like and separates you from the pack a bit, while still "fitting in" and being occasion appropriate, that may be even better.

 

Way-overdressing for an event gives off a vibe that you're trying too hard. Underdressing for something (or being sloppy) may give off a vibe that you're either lazy, irresponsible, classless or ignorant. Shoot for the middle ground...there is wiggle room within the middle; utilize it.