Welcome back to the Gentleman's Gazette!
Today's video is all about ten things that men wear women love.
In this video, I'm going to talk about general style advice for men, as well as specific
pieces that you can incorporate into your wardrobe that women love.
You may wonder how can I tell you what women want?
Well, unlike Donald Trump, I know it all!
Just kidding!
In fact, I talked to a bunch of educated successful women and the final list was compiled by my
wife and business partner so it's all proper from the perspective of a woman.
Don't be surprised that sweatpants and sports jerseys didn't make the list because women
like men to wear clothes that make them proud to stand by you.
So what are the general style guidelines that you should pay attention to?
One, take pride in your outward appearance.
Caring about how you look is very important if you want to make a good first impression.
We all subconsciously judge and so do women.
As a gentleman, you want to look a stylish, appropriately dressed, and overall, just well
put together.
As such, if you go to a play at nice theater and the woman is all dressed up, you don't
want to go in jeans but you want to wear something appropriate.
To learn what's appropriate when and where and what specific dress codes mean, please
check out this video here.
Style guide number two, dress up!
Super casual styles are rarely going to impress women.
Of course, this is a general statement and I'm sure you'll always find the exception
but based on our research, this is what we found.
Of course, that doesn't mean you have to wear a three-piece suit or a tuxedo whenever you
go out in the evening.
At the same time, a collared shirt will always provide you with a more polished look rather
than let's say, a t-shirt.
Three, embrace colors and patterns.
You can stand out from the sea of black and gray and charcoal suits or jackets and add
a dash of color.
That can be in the form of a pocket square, maybe a tie, or maybe even a boutonniere,
don't go overboard.
One piece will help and less is definitely more.
That being said, I get constantly complimented by women when I wear boutonnieres, these little
lapel flowers.
Ideally, you don't want something that's super large such as a pink red carnation, instead,
go with something like this light blue delphinium that is small and subtle in color because
it shows that you care without being too ostentatious and flashy.
if you believe that you can't pull off a lapel flower, think about it twice, no matter your
age, I've talked to men all over the place and as soon as they put a little lapel flower
on, no matter what the rest of the outfit looks, it helps to attract women immediately.
Four, wear clothes that fit well.
That means you shouldn't have super large arm holes, excessive fabric in the chest,
or super large pants.
If you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, that may be a problem because the outfit you had in
the 90s was super baggy, so it helps to trim it down.
If you're in your 20s and 30s, chances are everything is trimmer already.
Just make sure it's not overly tight and it looks neat.
Five, don't always wear the same thing.
I know it's easy, you don’t have to think about it, putting on that same polo shirt
day in and day out but it's not a uniform and dressing can be a way of expressing yourself
in an interesting way.
If you don't have a huge wardrobe, that's no problem.
Look into a capsule wardrobe and just use a few pieces such as accessories to create
a different look anytime.
That shows women that you take pride in your appearance and that you take care of yourself.
Six, know what looks good on you.
If you're a bigger guy, wearing super skinny lapels and super tight pants are not going
to flatter you.
For example, I have a big bum and big thighs so I can’t wear skinny pants because it
looks bad on me.
If you have an oval face, don't wear very pointed collars because otherwise, you look
like a conehead.
rRather get something that's a little more spread.
On the other hand, if you have a round face, go with a more pointed collar, otherwise,
the collar will accentuate the size of your face.
The good thing about well-fitting clothes is that they hide your imperfections and highlight
the things that look good about you.
Seven, dress like yourself.
By that, I mean you always have to be comfortable in the clothes you wear because if you're
not, it shows.
You won't have the same confidence, you will look more slouchy, and just the way you present
and talk will also be impacted by what you wear and such, it's important that you know
your style and stick with it and that you're not necessarily always impacted by the latest
trends.
That being said, if you're a casual guy, it always pays to take things a notch up because
it shows that you care and women will notice.
What are the 10 specific pieces that men wear that women love?
One, wear real shoes.
By that, I mean leather shoes, not cheap ones that are glued but Goodyear welted or blake
rapid stitched, maybe in a classic style with a high quality leather because it will upgrade
any outfit.
If you wear boots, that's okay.
You can find nice boots but always try to find shoes and boots that are the upper end
of the spectrum that you can afford because it will always reflect well on you.
If you wear a belt, make sure that the color matches the shoes otherwise, it looks very
immature.
Two, women love a crisp collared dress shirt.
It should be nicely pressed.
You can go with lighter colors, maybe a slight pattern, and it doesn't matter if you wear
a jacket or not; just having a dress shirt will always help to make a favorable impression
on women.
That being said, make sure it fits properly and not like a potato sack.
You don't want any excess fabric but it shouldn't be too tight so you have X wrinkles in the
front.
Three, women love fitted sweaters.
If you have a nice v-shape, a trim sweater just helps you to accentuate that and make
your shoulders look broad which is very attractive.
It’s just like a well fitting dress on a woman, it just highlights the benefits of
the figure and it's just pretty attractive.
Four, women love a unique suit.
Just having your regular black or charcoal suit won't cut it anymore.
Yes it's true, having those basics in the wardrobe are great for business but may be
opt for a sort of pattern like a pin point, maybe a houndstooth, or a herringbone, because
when you go out, you can do things that are a little more fun such as for a cocktail party.
To learn more about cocktail attire and what you can wear, please check out this guide
on the website.
Today, every successful man has a suit and so having something a little more unique helps
you stand out from the crowd.
If you don't have the money to invest in a new suit right now, I suggest to upgrade your
old one wearing a pocket square.
If you've never had a pocket square, get a solid white linen one maybe with your monogram,
and for a good selection, please check out our shop here.
Once you have a white pocket square, I suggest to go with something more colorful just like
the one I'm wearing here for example, which is burgundy and it works with my tie at the
same time, it has a little green and blue simply so it's different.
A matching set of tie and pocket square is a no go if you are a stylish man who wants
to attract women, at the same time, jit ust costs a fraction of a new suit so it's a wonderful
investment.
Five, women love a casual jacket.
It doesn't always have to be a suit jacket or a blazer but instead, maybe a Harrington
jacket, or a suede leather jacket, or a linen Safari jacket.
These are just things that you can wear when you go out for a walk or pick up groceries
but they just make you look dapper without being overdressed.
At the same time, these kind of casual jackets help you to transition between the seasons
very easily and to learn more about those, please check out the in-depth guides on our
website.
Six, women love modern glasses.
If you still wear those very thin titanium frames from the 90s, they are still not stylish
and outdated anymore.
Go with a classic frame maybe something bolder but a nice shape that is modernized and today,
you can find where you can find things for a hundred bucks or you find other makers;
it doesn't cost a fortune anymore to get a nice well fitting pair of glasses.
Be daring, be bold, and you will get noticed for sure.
Rather than with a color, try to impress with a frame.
Maybe the size and the styling of course.
The same is true for sunglasses and if you want to learn more about classic and stylish
frames, please check out our sunglass guides on the website.
Seven, women love layers.
Most women really like to dress and they try to combine patterns and they have different
layers.
If you, as a man, add maybe a cardigan or a sweater underneath a jacket or just on top
of a dress shirt, it just adds an interesting element, it shows that you care and it makes
you more like them and therefore, more attractive.
Eight, women love subtle cologne.
Yes, you can use deodorant and that's okay, but having some cologne makes it interesting,
especially if it's kind of your character scent because they can immediately tell if
you're around by just walking past you.
At the same time, you don't want to be that guy who uses a lot of axe or a really strong
aftershave that can be smelled from yards away because people will avoid you, they will
talk bad about you behind your back but they will never tell you directly to your face
and so you may be ousted from social events, simply because your cologne smells cheap or
it's too strong.
Smell in general, is a very powerful sense and it can really make or break the entire
experience someone has when they get to know you for the first time.
Nine, women love a great leather bag.
Nothing makes you look like a schoolboy more than wearing a backpack.
As a grown man, instead, invest in a nice leather bag, or maybe a satchel, something
that suits your style.
Maybe something with linen, if you're a little more casual.
Overall, having a bag when you travel, or go to work, really upgrades your outfit and
make you look more mature.
Ten, wear something that she picked out for you.
If you're a relationship and you watch this channel, chances are, you're not the kind
of person that is dressed by their partner.
At the same time, if you know something that she likes and you wear it maybe in a date
night out, it makes her feel special because you thought about her and it just helps to
create a really nice experience for both of you.
For example, my wife really likes the double-breasted rope striped suit from Ralph Lauren which
was the first expensive suit that I was able to afford.
Whenever I wear this suit, it brings back memories of the early days of our relationship
and it's just a very fond feeling and that's something that you can do with clothes too.
I guarantee you if you were her favorite thing, it'll be a great day.
in today's video I'm wearing a combination with a brown suit jacket and a pair of light
grey trousers dark brown and gray is not a combination you see a lot at the same time
it's warmer than maybe a navy blue with gray because it's fall and that's why I chose this
outfit for my tie I went with a contrasting bolder pattern in subtle colors it's a houndstooth
tie made of bourette silk from Fort Belvedere I designed it myself and you can find it in
our shop here in three different lengths so no matter if you're short regular or tall
you'll find a tie that works for you the pocket square is likewise from Fort Belvedere you
can also find in our shop it is made of silk and wool and picks up the color in the tie
the suit jacket is from A Caraceni in Milan and it's vintage it has wider lapels that
are bolder and they're not necessarily very fashionable at the moment but they are timeless
and they always work and they suit my style it's kind of my signature if you will my dress
shirt is quite simple with French cuffs from I am wearing it with a pair of silver and
carnelian cufflinks which are red and they pick up the color of my tie it's matched by
a ring that also is sterling silver with a carnelian I'm also wearing a boutonniere which
is this little lapel flower and I do this because it's probably the item that I'm most
complimented out when I'm out and about by women these socks are shadow stripes socks
in grey with turquoise from Fort Belvedere and they work but with the pants at the same
time they contrast my burgundy Derby shoes in a longer more elegant last I think they're
from cobbler Union if you want to take your outfits a notch up or two please check out
our accessories in our shop from Fort Belvedere all of which I designed myself