Posted on 01/09/2014 7:05:12 PM PST by nickcarraway
It’s hard for a woman to know what exactly to wear to deflect unwanted attention from men. Man Repeller Leandra Medine's pioneering attempts didn’t exactly take. Luckily, Huffington Post editors have asked the male fashion geniuses in their lives to complete the sentence “I hate when women wear…” According to their survey, men hate when women wear beanies, floppy hats, hair bows, open-side shirts, oversize sweaters, shoulder pads, peplums, bandeau bikinis (“they just make your shoulders look like a linebacker”), bright lipstick, heavy eye makeup, fake nails, bangles, pointy-toed shoes, wedge sneakers, ultra-high heels, fold-over ankle boots (“it looks like the shoes have), high-waisted jeans, high-waisted shorts, high-waisted skirts (“it lacks a certain degree of subtlety”), pantsuits (“you’re a woman, not a man”), drop-crotch pants (“really, any loose fitting pants,) and mullet dresses (“I just don't get it — where's the party? You are covering the back!"). The question is how to wear all of these things at once.
Since I’m dragging a mob of children around the state, I figure the least I can do for the general public is look tidy ;-).
That used to be their niche, but the look has overtaken mass-market pumps...the things are everywhere now.
Kimberly Guilfoyle wears them on "The Five." I love nice pumps, but those things are too extreme for my taste.
The retro look with the high-waisted shorts is awesome. Two thumbs up.
Hey some of us notice ladies like that. Especially if they have a ponytail. It just screams low-maintenance and fun-loving.
I think she speaks the truth here. The whole world caters to the whims of pretty young women.
Good to know, thanks Geron!
Some of the clothing that Muslim women wear makes since if you are living somewhere like the Middle East. Climate dictates what one wears. Besides that, some of it is similar to what Our Lady would have worn. (I am not talking about the full burka deal)
“What sort of men are being asked these questions, and what sort of men are in a position to answer them?”
See post #7 - ‘If you want to be left alone, hang out at a gay bar (with the Huffington Post “male fashion geniuses” who opined in the piece).’
Neither am I! A simple long dress is practical in most climates - just throw on additional layers as it gets colder - and offers plenty of options for looking pretty, too.
It's kind of funny that we're looking at pictures of Korean girls dressed like 50s American highschoolers, not that they aren't cute, because I think traditional Korean dresses are the most beautiful and flattering in the world.
I didn’t take it personally; and, appreciate your honesty and preferences :-)
:-)
I think you’re correct. I remember reading something like that years ago.
“Baseball cap, no makeup, mens’ shirt and jacket with Levi’s 501s or sweatpants and athletic shoes has always been my standard uniform when I don’t want to be noticed. A nice flattening athletic bra also helps.”
“Hey some of us notice ladies like that. Especially if they have a ponytail. It just screams low-maintenance and fun-loving.”
Good to know! Sweats or jeans, ballcap, ponytail and not much make-up is my standard wear for running errands on the weekend. :-)
I suspect that’s true about a lot of areas and malls in the Greater Seattle area. I personally HAVE to watch the game, especially today - - can hardly wait. Sure hope the Hawks win today. Weather is miserable at my place (Cascade foothils) right now and has been so for a few hours - very windy and raining (earlier the rain was really pounding).
As you probably saw, there are flood warnings and high wind warnings for today. One site I was looking at predicted thunderstorms possible throughout the day. I’m glad I sold my ticket to the game - will watch from the comfort of my warm house and comfy sofa (sure hope the electricity doesn’t go out).
Go Hawks!
As long as the sweatpants are somewhat fitted, they can look great; or yoga pants.
Agree. I think guys can look good in sweats, too.
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