Women Fashion Fad do's and don't if you want to impress a man

Our friends (well, not sure they are anyone's friends.. as I'm not sure these days if online dating really works at all!)... So our friends at Match.com released an article about what guys think of women's fashion trends.  Now, I'm not really a follower of fashion trends myself, I tend to go for the classic look - probably because I'm a cheap ass and I can't afford to change clothes/accessories/shoes/etc every season - that would just get too expensive.  Besides, I don't want to look like a floosey with some of the shit that is going on - and lets be serious - by the time you hit 30 if you are following some of these so called trends you probably should be taken out behind a shed and shot.  But lets look at current trends (according to match.com) and their male "experts" reaction to them.

Trend #1: Designer Sweats/Sweats with words on them
 Men: -- “This look always reminds me of self-absorbed teenage girls that hang out at the mall. Did you just come from Claire’s or something?”– Steve, 31, writer, Missouri

--“The words try to make sweats something that they’re not. Sweats should be basic, comfortable, and laid-back. That’s what makes them sexy.” – Andrew, 25, grad student, Ohio

-- “With words like ‘juicy’ and ‘pink’ on them, it makes me wonder about what message these girls are really trying to send. Not hot.”– Joey, 29, analyst, Vermont

Me:  Like I expected, why spend hundreds on "designer" sweatpants when you can get comfy ones at Target.  Not saying you have to get the Hanes ones recently (although I did get some nice ones for $3.50, yes 3 DOLLARS and FIFTY cents - cheaper than my latte!).  But a really nice pair of sweats, and I'm talking REALLY nice are way under $20.  And who needs a word on their ass?  It's attracting the wrong kind of attention!  And guess what, this time it's not just my opinion - but at least 3 random guys!

Trend #2: T-shirts with witty slogans or sayings Men: -- “Ninety-five percent of the girls who wear t-shirts that say something like ‘Out Of Your League’ really aren’t, actually. And shirts like these only serve to point that out. As for the other five percent, why rub it in?”– Steve

-- “I love a woman in a t-shirt. But I can’t get behind the off-the-shelf sort of generic slogan, message, or design. Now, a legit, vintage concert or band t-shirt, that’s a different story.”– Andrew

-- “These could be fun. But, only if the messages read something like ‘LARP is a Battlefield’ or ‘I’ve Seen Bloodsport.’ The traditional messages, like ‘Team Jacob’ and ‘Drama Queen’ make me wonder when your parents are coming to pick you up.”– Joey


Me:  Not sure exactly why we are calling this a "trend"...  And jury is still out for me (like ths guys)... And sometimes I wonder if I think more like a guy than a girl, and that scares me a little!  Anyway, I like stupid slogan t-shirts I think they are funny in the right setting (see http://www.davidandgoliathtees.com/)... but like Mr. Steve said above, don't be stupid and wear something that offends the men you are trying to attract.  And wear them in moderation, they aren't really all that "grown up" - especially if you are 30 plus like me (ugh, yeah, I know - getting older sucks!)

Trend #3: LeggingsMen: -- “If you’ve got nice legs, this look can be attractive with a short dress and heels. It says, ‘I know it’s cold out, but I still want to give you guys something to look at.’ That’s just being considerate.”– Steve

-- “I like being able to check out the shape of her legs while still having to use my imagination to visualize what they’d really look like."– Andrew

--“Leggings make me feel like she’s trying too hard. Or like she’s been warped through time from the 80s. Once and for all, Pat Benatar was not that sexy.”– Joey

Me:  Two of the three boys say they like leggings, but to check out a shapely girls legs.  Approach leggings with CAUTION.  I would say, don't at all - you are apt to be judged and judged greatly.  They aren't attractive, and to mistakes to me made are too great,...

Trend #4: Ugg BootsMen: -- “Wearing these makes you look like you were stuffed into a time capsule in 2003 and just recently woke up. Don’t do it.”– Steve

“Unless it’s -10 degrees Fahrenheit out, I can’t understand why any woman would ever put these on. And, if she’s wearing them with a skirt, I probably won’t talk to her. Ever.”– Andrew

“Short for ‘ugg-ly,’ right? Leave these to the Vikings, ladies. They wore them better.”– Joey

Me:  Girls, verdict is in.  Uggs are out!  Now... I'm not one to really judge because I live in my crocs (every color, every style - don't judge - they are SUPER comfortable and super practical for dog park runs and such).  But like Crocs, Uggs have a purpose, and somewhere in the trend that purpose was lost and they became popular for strange things and acceptable for everyday use (even in the middle of summer - which I don't get because they look SUPER hot!).  So, if you want to use them for their purpose, knock yourself out, I fully support that!  But for everyday wear, yeah, I'll judge you too, and I'm not so nice.

Trend #5: Giant Sunglasses

Men: -- “This is the female equivalent of a hipster beard — fun to wear, yet obnoxious. But, if you make a joke about how your delicate retinas need 100% UV protection on a daily basis, I’d be cool with them.”– Steve

“I immediately assume that a woman is not attractive if she covers up half of her face with these things.” – Andrew

“These are absolutely OK — if you’re 87 and playing shuffleboard. Otherwise, they’re just covering up prime real estate. No one is gonna bid if they can’t see the property.”– Joey

Me:  Humm, I can't say much, as I look at my GIANT sunglasses sitting right in front of me.  My delicate retinas need 100% UV protection on a daily basis - right Steve?  Honestly, I just like them because they are fun and different, but I don't hide behind them.  And girls, the way to avoid the hiding behind them is to take them off when you are talking to someone!  The key to a person when you are talking to someone is always eye contact... 

How do girls look best: Sweats or heels?

OK, we all know I'm perfect.  I look awesome dressed up in my 4" heels (a short girl loves to look taller), but I look equally as good in my hang out sweat pants at home.  Heck yeah.  OK, this maybe the half glass of champagne I've currently drank (ohh, but wait, there was a shot of amaretto in there!).  That's like drinking a LOT for a normal person right, just because I have no tolerance... Yes, that's my excuse.  Or the bubbles, they go straight to my head.  Oh, suck it up.  Just go with my crazy thoughts :)  I can't help it that alcohol makes me a little wacky - that's why I don't drink so often... And why I try to stay away from the comptuer when I do - but this topic should keep me out of trouble, for the most part!

So, what do men prefer their women dressed up in?  I've heard a million different answers, and apparently yourtango.com is out to give us the truth... Now is it?

You're getting ready for brunch with your guy: what do you put on to wow him? If you're reaching for your favorite thigh-grazing minidress, you might be surprised to find out he'd rather see you in sweart. UK fashion site My Celebrity Style recently polled 1,125 guys about women's fashion, asking them what they love and what they hate about our closets. Here are some of their surprising answers:

1. The sexiest style: the gym look.   Apparently 67% of the men they asked said that nothing is sexier than athletic clothes and no makeup.  I cry foul and call their bluff.  I will tell you that many men I know like their women once in a while dressed in sweats and looking all cute in a tank.  But that bitch better know how to rock some heels and a cute little dress - otherwise her ass is to the curb.  And those athletic clothes best not be just for show, and she better not be wearing those of the XL or man variety.  They better be the ones that hug her curves really tight, and have some type of stupid word written across her ass.  Enough said. 

2. A close second: sexy secretary style. Men are going all hot and bothered for the professional, button up business style uniform most professionals wear to work.  Think, the secretary, the librarian, you know those stereotypical porn types.  Yes.  I understand that.  Live out a fantasy.  But on the otherside, I get it.  These girls are normal, every day girls - and hell - they are making money too, and not on the street or as some waitress hustling for money at Hooters - seems like she's pretty stable (of course I say that because that's my style - shhhh)

3. He hates high fashion. Only 15% of men say they like a heavy styled look, and almost two-thirds say they aren't into it at all.  They think it looks stupid.  You know why - because it does!  Trends are come and go for one reason only - because people wake up and realize they are STUPID.  They only followed it because someone else did, and they look retarded!  A survey by My Celebrity Fashion (yes, that's a real company, and not made up!) put jeggins, Uggs and neon clothing at the top of the list of fashion trends that men hate, surprise surprise!  (of course, to be fair...  I think Uggs, do have their place - in the winter, to actually keep feet warm - they do have a real use - not that I have a pair, but they do look practical.  I also have a mild obsession with Crocs - and suck it for those haters, but they have real practical uses!)

4. Less is not always more. Yourtango is actually surprised that men don't love their "sexy night out style"  Over half of the men they served think that women overdress for a night out.  A fourth of guys think that the night out dress is too reveling.  I would have to say, if you look in the mirror before you go out and question if you look like a hooker or a prostitute, TURN AROUND and change.  Unless you are going to the club with the single intention of getting laid (and for free mind you) then wear something that leaves a little to the imagination.  And lets be serious, if you are really just going out to get laid, I have two options for you - maybe you should start hooking, at least then you'd be making money instead of spending it on the drinks, or #2, just go on Craig's List and skip all the formalities and just find a quick hookup - you have all the options in the world on there. 

5. He loves you without makeup: A full third of the guys polled said that they preferred you without any makeup.  Yeah, right.  Have they seen a lot of girls without makeup?  Now let me tell you about me, because I know ME best.  I don't wear a lot of makeup (I don't have the time to put it on, or the patience!)  But I do take a good 15 min in the morning to do the basics.  Without makeup, first... my skin is SUPER blotchy.  I have red spots everywhere.  An even skin tone is a thing of myths that the beauty people cooked up to make you feel like it's possible.  I also have blond hair which means my BLONDE eye lashes are invisible unless covered with mascara.  Ohh, and don't forget that my eyes disappear into my face without just a little bit of eye makeup.  SO those eyes that you tell me look great.  They disappear without the help of just a little eye makeup...  Ohh, and my skin.  Yes, I might be 30... But I'm stilll