Golden Rules
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No glasses - get contact lenses
We’re not saying glasses can’t look good - they can. But it takes a lot of effort to find a stylish pair that suits you, and even then some women would prefer you without. If you require vision correction, contact lenses are a safe bet. If for some reason you must wear glasses, pay extra to get the lenses as thin as possible. Keep the lenses free of smudges, and definitely no tape!
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No velcro wallets, no wallet chains
Your wallet should reflect your age - the rrrrrrrrrrrip sound as you open your velcro wallet will not impress. Wallet chains have to go too - you’re not a teenage skater anymore.
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No Star Wars/Star Trek/Battlestar Galactica backpacks
We have nothing against being into Sci-fi or other hobbies - there’s just no need to advertise it on yourself. If you’re on campus, consider replacing the canvas backpack you got during high school with a messenger/saddle bag.
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Get a nice analog watch - one without a built-in calculator
Somehow you’ll have to survive without being able to calculate PI to a million digits on your watch. A classy, metal, analog watch complements any outfit
Items to avoid
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| Fanny pack / hip pack | Velcro or canvas wallet | Large or fancy belt buckles | Calculator or complex digital watches |
Standard “Can’t-Go-Wrong” Suggestions:
Contact Lenses
Yes, glasses can be stylish, but the fact that you’re reading this site indicates that yours probably aren’t. The safe ticket out of nerd-hood is to avoid glasses entirely. Contact lenses are a no brainer - pop them in and you’re good to go. If you’ve tried contact lenses before and found them uncomfortable, you may want to give them another shot. The technology keeps getting better (the Focus on the left you can wear for 30 days straight!) Avoid artificially colored lenses.
Contact lenses are usually a safe bet to purchase online - shipping is free and the products are exactly same sold by your Optometrist. Make sure you have your prescription handy - if not call your Optometrist - they’re required to give it to you if asked.
Watches
A pretty standard way to add sophistication to your outfit, and it doesn’t need to be a Rolex to impress. Metal or leather wristbands are fine - but say no to velcro.
Most Internet watch vendors offer free ground shipping. However, you may want to check out particular models in person at the local mall, then purchase online. 
Messenger Bags aka Laptop Bags aka Murses
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If you spend time on campus, or have to truck around a laptop, these bags are definitely more stylish with than a backpack. Go with neutral colors, and leather or canvas. A laptop bag doesn’t have to look like a laptop bag, go for a bag that doesn’t scream “I have a computer on me”.
Socks
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Are you wearing white pants with white shoes? If not, then what are you doing wearing white socks?!?!? Plain and simple - you DO NOT want your socks to stand out against your pants or shoes - so choose colors accordingly.
When you wear shorts and shoes, go with ankle-socks - the less you can see the better. The above examples are from the following vendors:
Belts
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About half of the women we interviewed were adamant men should wear belts. For anything dressy the answer is a definite yes. Just to be safe, get a belt. If you want to maximize efficiency or if you’re cheap, get a reversible black and brown belt.
Undergarments
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No one likes tightey-whities. No one. Just don’t go there. Believe it or not, most women prefer boxer-briefs. If you can’t fit into those, then for most women well-fitting boxers are also OK (well-fitting means not too big, i.e. you don’t want to look like you’re wearing a diaper, but not too skinny either - no one wants to see your upper thigh.)
