"Lingerie" for males

[astushkin]

As the flip side of TarnishedPenny's question, what, if anything, is the equivalent of lingerie for males? For those attracted to males, what items of clothing, adornment, or accessories are a turn on? For those who are male, what items give you confidence/express sexual mood? Have you incorporated these items into your stories?

A man in underwear doesn't do much for me, but my husband in his army uniform is hot. Suspenders (braces), especially when dangling down from the trousers, are strangely erotic. And measuring tapes clipped to belts (in the context of a so-called "blue collar" man --- not on the belt of a Wall St. exec! ). In my stories, I used the dangling suspenders a couple times. Measuring tapes on belts might be reflected in the motif of swords/pistols/knives connected to my male characters' belts.

 

[NotWise]

As the flip side of TarnishedPenny's question, what, if anything, is the equivalent of lingerie for males? For those attracted to males, what items of clothing, adornment, or accessories are a turn on? For those who are male, what items give you confidence/express sexual mood? Have you incorporated these items into your stories?

For me, it's a tux. I used to tux-up when I volunteered for the ballet to greet the public and take ticket. I was surprised at the effect it had on people, and at the number of women I didn't know (and sometimes men) who would feel up my arms and chest when they passed.

I don't think I've had anyone wear a tux in my stories--blue jeans, cowboy hat and boots, yes.

 

[Duleigh]

Properly worn tux's and military dress uniforms. Not exactly lingerie, but it works the same way.

 

[filipinamaria]

Properly worn tux's and military dress uniforms. Not exactly lingerie, but it works the same way.

A guy in a tux is so handsome. I always wanted to pose nude in black stockings with a guy in a tux

 

[TxRad]

Silk boxer have a strange effect on women as do Spedo bathing suits when worn by a well built male.

 

[MrPixel]

For me, it's a tux. I used to tux-up when I volunteered for the ballet to greet the public and take ticket. I was surprised at the effect it had on people, and at the number of women I didn't know (and sometimes men) who would feel up my arms and chest when they passed.

I don't think I've had anyone wear a tux in my stories--blue jeans, cowboy hat and boots, yes.

Yes, I've experienced the "tux effect", too.

My wife swoons over (and requests) jeans with cowboy boots and a white oxford cloth button-down. I'll admit, the look is sharp. Variation on this theme was a pleated tux shirt with French cuffs and studs, but that was when I was a fair bit younger (and thinner).

Silk boxers? Yeah, though it depends on the lady. I dated one for about a year who was a "men's furnishings" buyer for a department store chain. She brought home all sorts of free samples, although she had a thing for (barely) dressing me up in Speedo-like briefs. Like Tx said, it takes the right body for that, which I had at the time.

The tux thing could most certainly be a plot bunny in my story series. MMC is a beloved hotel owner, and dressing him up for his hotel's romantic New Years party would make for all sorts of fun. Hmmm...

 

[Rustyoznail]

Bec reckons this is true - especially if the guy has the rod...

 

[Kumquatqueen]

I can't remember who coined the phrase "pant-wettingly well-cut suit", but a man in a flattering suit, yeah, damn good start.

Black tie (that's the tux and all, for the Americans) flatters pretty much any man, but any well-fitting outfit works.

Must be something about indicating the shapes beneath - snug jersey shorts or briefs can be very good, too.

Currently have a draft where a guy is asked to remove his shirt and tie and replace the suit jacket. Also goths have more choice - black leggings or jodhpurs with large boots, for example. Men in jodhpurs made Jilly Cooper's fortune - all those black boots and the breeches producing that 'wonderful curve of the inner thigh'.

 

[ofbuttons]

I don't mind a man in straight up lingerie. A little confidence will make lace and satin go a long way.

 

[ElectricBlue]

I have an often repeated trope where my male lead, when undressing, pulls briefs and jeans down in the same move, to reveal him naked.

It was something a nineteen year old girlfriend told me to do (I was the same age), and it's stayed with me ever since. Briefs and Speedos might be okay, but boxer shorts just are NOT sexy in my world.

I'll occasionally do the "Scrubs up well in a suit" malarkey, because when I was in the corporate world, I did okay (if the women in Accounts were anything to go by...).

 

[TadOverdon]

Hmm. Things that aren't turn-ons: Speedo or thong swimsuits at the beach, peculiarly enough. Same with briefs/bikini briefs as underclothes. Guys making a point of displaying their physiques give me giggles unless they're performing. Context matters. Conversely, baggy jeans on anyone. Boring ties. Ridiculous ties. Sorry, men's ties are a Death Star Trench challenge.

Slim-cut suits, as mentioned, are definitely attractive. Armani, Ring Jacket. White dress shirts. Skinny jeans (does this date me?) on young guys. Collarless or band-collar shirts for some reason. Very short, neat beards on older men and, okay, I know that's got nothing to do with lingerie or clothing as such.

I'd never thought about it, but I may have a thing about necks.

 

[BobbyBrandt]

What about body hair? Is a man's shaved pubes as appealing as a woman's? (Personally, bald pubes are a turn-off for me, on either gender)

How are things like mustaches, beards, and even stubble on a man's face viewed by the woman? How much chest hair is too much? Are hairy backs a turn-on or not?

 

[GrantBricksly]

My wife is a big fan of my arms. So sleeveless shirts are a must for me. She seems to think I have a nice ass as well (I dont see it, but to each their own) so anything tight enough to reveal that works too.

I wore a purple satiny shirt (I think it is polyester) for my wedding with White Suspenders. She damn near melted into a puddle. I hate suit jackets, as I get hot easily, so I did not wear mine for long. But I still wear that shirt and suspender combo (plus the pants obviously) often for her. I would bet, that taking the suspenders down and letting them hang down like was mentioned above might do it for her too. I'll have to try.

 

[vanmyers86]

So much depends on the man. My lanky, tall first husband looked great in items my stocky, shorter second husband didn't - and vice versa. And a very fit soldier I dated had a different style from them both.
As with women, confidence is super sexy, as is comfort in one's own skin. A great smile melts my heart.
Lingerie is really icing on the cake, now that I think of it.

 

[nock]

A guy in a tux is so handsome. I always wanted to pose nude in black stockings with a guy in a tux

Would luv to see that, sexy Maria

 

[jsmiam]

I’ve gotten the impression (n=5, in person, maybe 40 including miscellaneous indicators online) that certain women, while not exactly turned on, still think something is more grown-up about boxers vs briefs, particularly tightly-whities (it’s too late/early for me to make sure I’m spelling that appropriately)

Edit: I looked it up, corrected my version. it‘s “tighty-whities”.

 

[onehitwanda]

When I was young and still going to weddings as opposed to christenings and funerals, I had the good fortune to attend a lovely do at a wine farm - the groom (and groom's father) were both Actuaries so lets just say it was an Event with a capital E.

One of my friends back then was a rather lovely guy with a dancer's build - tall and athletic with no spare weight.

We'll call him Andy for convenience.

So anyway, there's a mix of ages there - everything from girls three to four years younger than me who're just out of school through to moms who're pushing fifty. Everyone's dressed up to the nines.

And then fucking Andy arrives in a Cameron tartan kilt, sporran, dress shirt and Argyle jacket. And Andy's got this devilish grin, and he is just the tallest, coolest long tall glass of water there.

Now, I'm used to seeing Andy in various states of dress and undress because we were both members of the same dragonboating club and there's little room for modesty when you're sharing a small boat with 19 other people who are all wet and smelly and clad in lycra. And also - back then I thought I was as gay as (to borrow from Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman) a tree full of monkeys on nitrous oxide. I don't tend to look at guys much beyond "oh, he's cute" or "oh, he has the most amazing smile". And, plus, Andy's my mate, right? We've known eachother for years by this stage and he's dated some of our mutual friends.

Well, that night, he nearly caused a riot. Women were getting really catty about who got to dance with him. His sister (also attending) couldn't stop laughing in this sort of mix of horrified enjoyment. And I worked out that I maybe wasn't as gay as I maybe thought I was.

That night if Andy had even looked at me in a moderately come-hither manner I would have gone thither. And there's still a little bit of me that wonders what it would have been like.

So yeah. Long story short - a kilt and an argyle jacket is a dangerous combination. Use it with caution.

 

[Seadog777]

I look good in everything

 

[Handley_Page]

A well-cut suit ('tux') can do wonders for a man's self-confidence, and thus upon his date. . .

 

[Emilymcplugger]

In terms of feeling confident, the Tux, black cummerbund and black bow tie (proper, not clip-on) is an unbeatable feel. You feel like James Bond when wearing that. It’s amazing. Shouldn’t work, should be corny…but isn’t.

 

[MrPixel]

So yeah. Long story short - a kilt and an argyle jacket is a dangerous combination. Use it with caution.

I have enough in me (1/4 McLaughlin) to know which tartan is correct, and it has been tempting me for decades. I get a wry smile from my wife when I mention thinking about it.

That is, until I mention buying a set of pipes to go with.

 

[Emilymcplugger]

I have enough in me (1/4 McLaughlin) to know which tartan is correct, and it has been tempting me for decades. I get a wry smile from my wife when I mention thinking about it.

That is, until I mention buying a set of pipes to go with.

Och, ye cannae weer the kilt wi’oot glashing oot a toon on’t glorious Bagpipes! ACH!

 

[jsmiam]

… - the groom (and groom's father) were both Actuaries so lets just say it was an Event with a capital E.

Actuary joke: How can you spot an extroverted actuary at a party? He's the one staring at someone else's shoes.

 

[alohadave]

Actuary joke: How can you spot an extroverted actuary at a party? He's the one staring at someone else's shoes.

Are these Finnish actuaries?

 

[ChloeTzang]

Guys in good suits, absolutely. Hugo Boss especially. Tux's are nice. Kilts are fun. Military uniforms. That long black leather coat look, and I like guys in jeans and a leather jacket too.

Briefs on a guy? Nah, I like boxers on a guy.

Nude in black stockings with a guy in a tux? Maybe not the stockings, but some very bdsm white lingerie and a guy in a black tux - black shirt, etc,