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[bchad]

It’s true that we men often make mistakes when we assume women are dressing to impress us. Just as often (or more so) they are dressing to impress each other, and often in ways that don’t impress us men.

That said, often times, grabbing the hottest girl isn’t always about how awesome she herself is (the value added in pure appearance pleasure definitely has diminishing returns). Often times, I suspect we are looking for the hot girl to impress our male competitors (and the self confidence it inspires that we are able to attract someone who assuredly gets offers all the time from countless others).

[igor555]

@krnyc2008

@Sweep_the_Leg

@krnyc2008

@ohai

So you are saying those skinny chicks don’t actually need $800 coats to walk 5-10 minutes in city streets? I do not know what to believe any more.

Heyyyy! There are skinny chicks and there are skinny chicks. Not all of us are irresponsible with money. You guys are just programmed to notice those in fancy clothes

So you’re a poor skinny Russian chick?

Oh man, the HAT! I forgot the hat!!!

thats not a hat

[krnyc2008]

@ohai

Upscale clothing does frame the person in a higher affluence class. Whether this is attractive to males is debatable. However, clearly it matters somewhat in establishing pecking order, which is why women buy Louis Vuitton handbags or $1000 coats for that matter. Good taste can only go so far in overturning brand perceptions.

Well said, but don’t even get me started on Louis Vuitton. Whoever has zero taste goes for it.

[krnyc2008]

@bchad

I don’t care about *fancy* clothes, necessarily, but I definitely notice a woman that knows how to dress well. And no, that doesn’t always mean showing more skin.

The fancier or more expensive clothes tend to be cut better and tailored better, provided that the woman knows what cuts are most flattering. But plenty of women can spend $20 at H&M and find something that makes them look alluring.

But the dressing thing is big here in NYC and in most European capitals too. Out West, there’s not as much attention to this sort of thing, in my experience, which may be why men there think that the closer she is to a bikini, the more worth noticing she is.

Not sure I agree. The quality of the material and cut at H&M is lacking. 99% of teh things there look so… messy

It’s really really hard to find good quality clothes that won’t break your bank… It’s a part time job in itself

[KMeriwetherD]

@krnyc2008

@bchad

I don’t care about *fancy* clothes, necessarily, but I definitely notice a woman that knows how to dress well. And no, that doesn’t always mean showing more skin.

The fancier or more expensive clothes tend to be cut better and tailored better, provided that the woman knows what cuts are most flattering. But plenty of women can spend $20 at H&M and find something that makes them look alluring.

But the dressing thing is big here in NYC and in most European capitals too. Out West, there’s not as much attention to this sort of thing, in my experience, which may be why men there think that the closer she is to a bikini, the more worth noticing she is.

Not sure I agree. The quality of the material and cut at H&M is lacking. 99% of teh things there look so… messy

It’s really really hard to find good quality clothes that won’t break your bank… It’s a part time job in itself

I second that! H&M is terrible! I would rather have a closet with just a few pieces that are of high quality and fit than a crazy closet STUFFED which cheap, random, and sloppy crap. I’ll spend $100-$300 on each key item in my wardrobe but I only have about 10-15 items for each season. They all intermix very well and of course were highly vetted for fit.

[bchad]

Ok. Maybe my example was wrong. All I meant is that as far as looks are concerned, I’ve been impressed with how many women can make what is ultimately a cheap thing really flatter them with a little creativity.

Maybe it’s because I came to the dressing game late, but it’s a talent, and while I’m not completely clueless, most women play at a completely different level.

In general, the pricier stuff tends to look nicer, though.

[klaudnine]

There are some minute details that most men can’t distinguish between the pricier stuff and bootleg brands like Zara. I would never notice if my wife hasn’t pointed out. I still think the premium is stupid on those things but it is somewhat of a bragging right to her girlfriends and other women.

[Griingo]

I don’t know why but I really hate North Face, like when you see the fat middle aged men decked out in it head to toe or the loud middle american family all wearing matching jackets. fannies

[Cory688]

Thinking about a nice jacket sometimes makes me sad to live in California in November.