What women prefer in men's clothing / fashion

[renard_ruse]

I admit I have never been good with clothes or male fashion sense.

Its obviously much harder for a male to dress in a way that appeals to the opposite sex than vice versa (though they will deny that of course). The fact is its far far more subtle and complicated for a guy to look sexy. You can't just throw on some tight fitting dress or low cut blouse, etc.

The below article is interesting because I heard some of the exact same things from the last GF who was always on me about my clothes:

Tip #1: Whatever you do, don’t wear khakis
To many men, khakis may seem like the perfect first-date standby, being that they are dressier than jeans but more casual than dress pants. But experts adamantly stress men should avoid wearing them on dates. “Khakis scream ‘casual workplace,’” explains Bruce Pask, style director of the men’s fashion magazine, Cargo. “They just don’t seem sexy.” Jeans, on the other hand, are — and they’re perfectly acceptable these days in nearly any dating scenario (barring a really fancy restaurant with a dress code). Just be sure to stick to the basic dark pair of jeans — no matter how much you paid for the overly distressed, hole-riddled, “rumpled,” bleached, faded or torn ones. Browse Local Singles at Match.com on Yahoo!

Tip #2: Give the striped dress shirt a rest
When it comes to impressing a woman, standing out from the crowd can be key — and on that front, nothing kills your chances quite like a striped dress shirt. Look around at a coffeehouse or restaurant. Aren’t stripes visible everywhere? That’s why you’ll do much better wearing a shirt with a subtler pattern. “Open it up at the neck and lose the tie, which can make a guy look a bit choked up,” says Pask. A nice polo shirt is a more casual alternative that also works well under a blazer. And last but not least, your shirt should be tucked in. “A shirt halfway in, halfway out is a big pet peeve of mine,” says Kelly Rae, fashion and grooming director of Stuff magazine. “I like a guy who knows to tuck it in.”

Tip #3: A little color goes a long way
Unless you’re heading out to meet an emo chick, dressing all in black is a bit morose. “And don’t wear beige,” says Rae. “Neutral colors are boring.” On the other end of the spectrum, too much flash could be a glaring distraction, so don’t try to stand out with a hot pink T-shirt, fire-engine red sweater, or shirt covered in some designer logo. A jewel-toned sweater (maroon, forest green, cobalt blue, etc.) over a white dress shirt will make an attractive, not-too-staid but not-too-flashy statement.

Tip #4: Pay attention to your footwear
Women, as you well know, are shoe-obsessed and will immediately take note of what you’ve decided to step out in this evening. The good news? Barring “work shoes” (like wingtips or loafers), any footwear — even sneakers — can look fine, especially with jeans. Boots are also appropriate; Pask says anything from motorcycle boots to a more refined version are fine. Now, the bad news: You’d better make sure those shoes look great. Polish them, and remove any scuff marks or crud that’s collected on the sides or in your soles. A man who maintains his shoes can be trusted to be detail-oriented in other areas of his life, from his home to a new relationship.

Tip #5: Don’t forget the details
Shirt, check; jeans, check; shoes, check... think you’re in the clear? Not quite, say our experts. Paying attention to the particulars is what will really convince a gal you’re a cut above the average. “What you wear should speak to your individuality,” says Rae. “If you’re wearing a shirt with French cuffs, wear interesting cufflinks.” And don’t overlook your socks. “White gym socks belong at the gym,” says Rae. “Anything with a pattern can be fun.” She suggests looking for something with a design, like hearts or diamonds: “If he can pull the right socks off, he’s a winner.”

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I think when they say "khakis" they actually mean Dockers or the like which come in dark colors as well. This seemed to be a huge issue for the last GF, kept bugging me to get jeans. I finally did, but now that we're through I don't even bother to wear them anymore.

I just don't find jeans comfortable. What's most ironic is that I was wearing jeans (the older style "80s" jeans on into the 90s when Dockers had become the big thing. My GF at that time was like "why do you always wear jeans on the weekends? Get some dockers," so I did and was hooked. Now with casual workplaces, its all I like to wear for work, home, weekends, whatever. Of course, for some reason they are now out of style and I took crap from a different girlfriend for them. Its wack.

 

[rosco rathbone]

Yeah...wear Dockers and you look like a nerd from the IT department.

 

[renard_ruse]

Yeah...wear Dockers and you look like a nerd from the IT department.

Well, I don't work in IT exactly but not far off in fact.

Anyway, this is a general discussion not about me personally. How do you dress?

 

[renard_ruse]

The last GF said guys are supposed to wear "layers" like the male maniquins in the department stores. That and also recommended Hollister or Tommy Hilfinger.

The whole thing is bizarre to me. What's the difference? Its just clothes.

 

[Holly Delight]

Some men find that Dockers are roomier up front, somewhat like dress pants. Just depends on how you want to present the package.

 

[garbage can]

I would say to all women...... Respect Al Gore, the creator of the internet and global warming.

Respect his attempt to change from a piss ant wimp, to a high level Alpha male, capable of getting an erection.

 

[Holly Delight]

I would say to all women...... Respect Al Gore, the creator of the internet and global warming.

Respect his attempt to change from a piss ant wimp, to a high level Alpha male, capable of getting an erection.

Tipper wore the pants in that family.

 

[rosco rathbone]

Well, I don't work in IT exactly but not far off in fact.

Anyway, this is a general discussion not about me personally. How do you dress?

At work, Carharts, Redwings, tee shirt and PPE.

Out on the town, Paul Stuart shirt, Brioni suit, Laszlo Vass bespoke shoes.

 

[renard_ruse]

Some men find that Dockers are roomier up front, somewhat like dress pants. Just depends on how you want to present the package.

I was told that tight fitting jeans are 80s-ish and completely out of style, better not to wear jeans than something like that. The jeans should be loose fitting, even a little baggy but not so baggy an adult man looks like a teenager or gangbang wannabe.

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

I know where you are coming from renard. I been there. Good luck with that. I used to dress to impress all the time and it worked most of the time.

These days though, I do not care what people think. I bathe daily, keep good hygiene. I am clean cut, wear clean clothes and not something hanging down past my ass. I no longer try to impress any one that way. Women either like me or not. If it were a GF or wife, then I would definately respect their fashion sense.

 

[renard_ruse]

At work, Carharts, Redwings, tee shirt and PPE.

Out on the town, Paul Stuart shirt, Brioni suit, Laszlo Vass bespoke shoes.

I don't see a lot of those brands at Target.

 

[redheadedtxn]

Anything that fits properly, is clean, not a wrinkled mess. Cosby sweaters are out. I don't like holey jeans on guys unless they're on stage performing in a rock band.

For god's sake, don't wear "cowboy" type shirts with snaps.

 

[allium]

I like men's bodies in men's clothing. Nothing else.

 

[rosco rathbone]

I don't see a lot of those brands at Target.

Why limit yourself to Target?

 

[Bidin~Time]

Anything that fits properly, is clean, not a wrinkled mess. Cosby sweaters are out. I don't like holey jeans on guys unless they're on stage performing in a rock band.

For god's sake, don't wear "cowboy" type shirts with snaps.

what she said

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

Anything that fits properly, is clean, not a wrinkled mess. Cosby sweaters are out. I don't like holey jeans on guys unless they're on stage performing in a rock band.

For god's sake, don't wear "cowboy" type shirts with snaps.

Will you marry me when you get back from Frisco? I still have a pair of wrangler permanent press cowboy pants with the boot cut bottoms, though.

 

[garbage can]

Tipper wore the pants in that family.

But Holly, how did Tipper get Alvin to grow an erection?

Remember, Alvin was a Delta Male, 3 paygrades below an Alpha male???

 

[redheadedtxn]

Will you marry me when you get back from Frisco? I still have a pair of wrangler permanent press cowboy pants with the boot cut bottoms, though.

I won't ever remarry, darling. We can fuck, though.

 

[Holly Delight]

But Holly, how did Tipper get Alvin to grow an erection?

Remember, Alvin was a Delta Male, 3 paygrades below an Alpha male???

Hence, the divorce, my dear.

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

I won't ever remarry, darling. We can fuck, though.

I have to give that some thought. I am shy, you know.

 

[Holly Delight]

I was told that tight fitting jeans are 80s-ish and completely out of style, better not to wear jeans than something like that. The jeans should be loose fitting, even a little baggy but not so baggy an adult man looks like a teenager or gangbang wannabe.

True. It's just that jeans are not the accepted fashion choice for all social occasions that they once were. Thank heavens that fad is over.

 

[garbage can]

True. It's just that jeans are not the accepted fashion choice for all social occasions that they once were. Thank heavens that fad is over.

You're right Holly, I'm into black tie 'n shit now................

 

[sunandshadow]

If you don't find jeans comfortable you have the wrong kind. I hated jeans until I got some lycra-blend ones, now they are some of my favorite pants (and make my ass look good too, lol).

 

[Liar]

10% is what you wear. 90% is how you wear it.

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

10% is what you wear. 90% is how you wear it.

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