Fashion Today: 10 attractive Items to wear that appeals to the ladies - Part 2

The ladies have spoken and a few of these you can probably guess but at least half are going to surprise you. Here’s the reality, many women have certain fashion tastes for men. Without that appeal, you may have to work a little harder.

6. Well Fitted Jeans 
Jeans are timeless clothing items. Any guy regardless of age or body type needs a good pair of jeans in his closet. But let’s not forget why they’re so loved.

Denim jeans have always been a part of American pop culture. Just look at the iconic cowboy characters that dominated Western films. Or those bad boys like Jim Stark in Rebel Without A Cause (played by James Dean). Or Bruce Springsteen’s blue-collar persona throughout the ‘80s. Women loved men in jeans back then – and it appears they always will.

Those men in Hollywood may look amazing in jeans but the real world isn’t as glamorous. Jeans that perfectly fit aren’t so easy to find. There are many brands and cuts and types – so you’ll need some trial and error before you end up buying the right pair. The trick is to go 1 size down or try a different fit. Avoid baggy or carpenter jeans altogether. 

7. Stylish Footwear 
They say the eyes are windows to the soul. So that makes shoes the windows to your style. You always want a good pair to show that you pay attention to the small details in style.

Based on your shoes, women can interpret a number of things about you before you start talking. Flimsy shoes make you look cheap. Worn out shoes make it seem like you don’t take care of yourself. But stylish ones – Oxfords, Monk Straps, Italian moccasins etc. – show you’ve got good taste. These are the kinds worth investing in. Women love them because leather indicates wealth and status.

Remember that the type of leather also plays a part. In general suede goes well with social settings while calfskin suits slightly dressier events. These are some basics to follow if you want to bring up your style game. 

8. Cashmere Sweaters 
Cashmere is a light-weight kind of wool that offers great insulation. Compared to regular sheep wool it makes a sweater more functional and fashionable. It adds a lot of softness to your style and women love to touch it. They love guys with a warmer, “sensitive” side that contrasts with their manliness.

The same Men’s Health that showed women’s preference for boxer briefs also had a survey on textures of clothing. The results show that men who wear cashmere sweaters attract more women than other types such as leather, silk and normal wool. So even though cashmere costs more (as Kashmir goat hair is limited in supply) you should consider its long-term benefits.

You’ll want a cashmere sweater ready for those winter months and cold rainy days. It will come in handy when you want to get close to a woman. You can use it to make her feel safe and warm. The more she touches, the more she’ll like being around you. 

9. V-Necks 
One thing that gives V-necks an edge over crew neck outfits is the power of the V shape. It’s more versatile – you can wear plain white V-neck and it doesn’t resemble an undershirt.

The shape also makes your cheekbones appear wider than your jawline. That gives athletic guys an even stronger appeal.

Women are drawn to clothes that strike the right balance between casual and dressed up – which V-necks do effortlessly. Bright-colored V-neck shirts can be worn for the summer while V-neck sweaters work for spring/autumn in different colors or patterns.

The V design is a safe bet for most occasions. But be careful to avoid V-necks that go too low and overexpose the chest. These do “too much” and may turn women off. 

10. A Great Smile & Fresh Breath 
This last item requires no shopping or rummaging in your closet. It has everything to do with your face – especially your mouth.

There’s an article published in 2013 in the journal Cognition & Emotion that proves how effective smiling is. Research shows smiling is the simplest and cheapest way to make one more attractive.

Smilers are judged as having better health, openness and trustworthiness than non-smilers. It doesn’t matter whether they really feel happy. Women are more likely to be interested in guys who approach them with a smile.

So say cheese all the time. Don’t forget to brush your teeth. Floss regularly and drink lots of water. Use breath mints. And pay your dentist a visit every 6 months. You don’t want to your best smile ruined whenever you need it most! Also see this page for some ways you can get your teeth whitened at home. 

Bonus: A Confident Self 
Nothing can replace confidence. You may have fantastic clothes. Your smile may look like it came off an ad. But if you lack confidence, it shows and eventually distracts from everything else.

If you learn to feel great about yourself… everything gets easier! You start believing you’re attractive. Your words and gestures become natural. Your sense of humor comes out. You actually enjoy the occasion. You OWN your look and show no signs of trying hard. And all those things can potentially win a woman over.