Man: "Yes, you look great".
It's the only possible answer........
Prolly better than this one.....
Wife modelling new blue jeans for hubby. “Honey, do these jeans make my ass look like the side of a house?”
“No, honey, they don’t.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, honey, our house isn’t blue!!”
Man: "Yes, you look great".
It's the only possible answer........
Suggested alternative:
Woman: "Do I look nice in this dress?"
Man: "What do you think?"
Woman: "I'm asking your opinion."
Man: "My opinion doesn't matter - it's your own opinion that counts."
Woman: "I'm afraid it makes me look fat."
Man (taking her by the shoulders and pointing her toward the nearest mirror): "Look, you need to fall in love with that woman right there. No external validation can ultimately make any difference in how you feel about yourself."
Such questions are a sign of immaturity and low self-esteem - the man should try being the grownup (for once) and helping her grow past this instead of ducking the question with some stupid white lie.