// General Advice

Golden Rules

  1. If at all possible, ask a woman’s advice

    That’s right - go right to the source. And no, your mom doesn’t count. Try to find a woman close to your age who will give you an honest opinion. If you don’t know any women, ask a stylish gay man. If that fails, ask the salesperson. Finally, as a last resort, visit an appropriate store and copy how the mannequins are dressed.

  2. If it has a hole, tear, or discoloration, get rid of it!

    I know what you’re thinking - this article of clothing is in perfect condition except for one teensy tiny hole - it would be such a waste to get rid of it when 99% of it looks fine. Doesn’t matter. Ditch it. ONE exception - jeans. For some reason the ‘worn’ look is OK for them, although you’re pushing the boundaries if your jeans have holes. But for every other type of clothing, worn = bad. The goal is to make you look like you take good care of yourself, and that starts with a well-kept wardrobe.

  3. Sweat is bad

    Be aware of the thermal properties of what you are wearing. For example, dressing all stylish with multiple layers is good - but if that extra layer causes you to sweat (forehead, or armpits), it spoils the advantage of layering at all. If you have oily skin consider washing your face when you go to the bathroom. Finally, you can wear an undershirt to mitigate armpit sweat-stains.

  4. Don’t wear electronic devices on your belt

    Yup, somehow you will have to live with the fact that you can’t broadcast your latest PDA purchase to the whole world by strapping it prominently on your belt. Pocketing devices can be a drawback too - pocket bulges can be unsightly. If you absolutely must carry a ton of electronic gadgets around, check out some bag options in accessories.

  5. Posture counts - standup straight

    This isn’t really fashion per se, but it plays a huge roll in appearing attractive to women. As mentioned in the theory section below, women love a confident man. A confident, competent man is never slouched over like a senior citizen. Stand with a straight back. No need to be a military drill sergeant, but make sure your shoulders aren’t hunched. Same goes for sitting as well.

Basic Overall Theory

When selecting appropriate clothes to attract women it can help to have some insight into how the fairer sex thinks. Every woman is different, but our research has shown that most would agree with the following sentiments:

  1. They want your clothing to reflect your maturity

    You are no longer a little boy, thus you should not have the velcro Transformers wallet that a little boy would have.

  2. They want your fashion to show that you made some sort of effort to look good

    If you can’t keep your shoes clean, how can they take you seriously as an adult? You don’t have to do much - keep your clothes clean and avoid the typical Nerd fashion faux pas (shirts, pants, shoes, grooming, etc…)

  3. They like confident men - certain fashion choices imply confidence

    Instead of trying to hide your bald spot with a comb-over, it is infinitely preferable to women for you to just accept that you are balding and have the confidence to cut your hair short and clean.

Acting on these basic tenets takes some effort - it seems silly to not use that perfectly good neon-green ski coat - or to get rid of your large collection of white socks that you’ve always worn - but you have to ask yourself: how much do you value clinging to your past habits, versus the opportunities you may have when your fashion is not holding you back anymore.