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Does fashion matter in dating?

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Could you date someone who has a terrible sense of fashion?
 
My wife dated me. :D

I think a lot comes down to having an appropriate sense of fashion. I mean, if we are spending a weekend at a rock festival, you don't show up in fancy designer duds. Probably denim shorts or skirt and a suitable band t-shirt is enough. But if we are going to the local opera company's gala evening, then definitely something show-y is in order. So to me, a terrible sense of fashion would be more about dressing inappropriately for the occasion and, yeah, it might put me off.
 
I don't have the best fashion choices either, but women still like me anyway so I guess I'm not too bad off.
 
My wife dated me. :D

I think a lot comes down to having an appropriate sense of fashion. I mean, if we are spending a weekend at a rock festival, you don't show up in fancy designer duds. Probably denim shorts or skirt and a suitable band t-shirt is enough. But if we are going to the local opera company's gala evening, then definitely something show-y is in order. So to me, a terrible sense of fashion would be more about dressing inappropriately for the occasion and, yeah, it might put me off.
That is what i think also more important to suit where you go ... except few thing that are a big No to me
Depends on what they look like nude.
so even if they wear this will be good then for you :unsure:


I don't have the best fashion choices either, but women still like me anyway so I guess I'm not too bad off.
:)

Depends on how terrible.
what terrible to someone there can be good to another so you right also depends
 
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I don't date but if I did, his dress sense would not matter. It's the person that counts. I certainly don't dress to please society, I dress to please me and I would hope he felt the same.
 
Depends on what they look like nude.
Know what? You spend a lot more time together clothed than nude (speaking from 34 years of experience of dating and marriage here) so you have to be comfortable with each other's fashion choices. And let's face it, the right clothes are going to help get you to the point where you can take them off.
 
I'm not going to judge someone for their sense of fashion as I'm not really a fashionista myself, but I will say this. If you're going out on a date with someone, at least make it look like you put some effort into looking nice. I went on a first date once with a guy from a dating website. He showed up in a pair of old, worn corduroy pants and an ill-fitting sweater. He looked dumpy and it didn't leave a great impression. How someone dresses should not be the foundation of a relationship, but it does count for something, especially at the beginning.
 
I'm not going to judge someone for their sense of fashion as I'm not really a fashionista myself, but I will say this. If you're going out on a date with someone, at least make it look like you put some effort into looking nice. I went on a first date once with a guy from a dating website. He showed up in a pair of old, worn corduroy pants and an ill-fitting sweater. He looked dumpy and it didn't leave a great impression. How someone dresses should not be the foundation of a relationship, but it does count for something, especially at the beginning.
Yeah, think of it as a job interview for a job you actually want rather than one you just need. Though in this era, I'm finding dressing up for interviews has kind of gone out the door.
 
I'm married. My husband has good taste but I do give him some recommendations on colors I think look good on him. If I were dating, not married, no. Fashion isn't that important. Just don't come out the house looking like a hot mess. Respect yourself. Feel comfortable and confident in your look.
 
My husband has good taste but I do give him some recommendations on colors I think look good on him
I am colour blind so do take advice from Mrs. Mendalla on that front.
 
That is what i think also more important to suit where you go ... except few thing that are a big No to me

so even if they wear this will be good then for you :unsure:



:)


what terrible to someone there can be good to another so you right also depends

I've seen female body builders almost nude and there isn't anything they could wear that would make them attractive to me,
 
I don't date but if I did, his dress sense would not matter. It's the person that counts. I certainly don't dress to please society, I dress to please me and I would hope he felt the same.
I agree the person count that is for sure ... when you know someone a long time does not matter, it will be times you will see the worse of each other, but you do understand the reasons . First impression sometimes counts because you know nothing about that person .

Example i will never care or judge the clothes someone wear what brand it is, and how much cost..... but if someone come on a first date with dirty shoes then will not be a second that is for sure or wearing flip flops ...


I've seen female body builders almost nude and there isn't anything they could wear that would make them attractive to me,
sometimes been very fit can actually make the body less attractive :)
 
Agree there, Sandy. No excuse for dirty shoes or looking untidy.
 
I've seen female body builders almost nude and there isn't anything they could wear that would make them attractive to me,
I would never generalize like that because sooner or later an exception would bite me on the ass (if I was lucky :whistles: ). I used to say I was into slim and small-breasted. But looking at the women I am around regularly, I am attracted to a number of curvy women, some very curvy. So while I get your sentiment from what I have seen myself, there could always be female body-builders who breaks the mold for me. :)

Agree there, Sandy. No excuse for dirty shoes or looking untidy.
See, neatness and hygiene are going to be the make or break things moreso than the body or what it is dressed in.
 
I would never generalize like that because sooner or later an exception would bite me on the ass (if I was lucky :whistles: ). I used to say I was into slim and small-breasted. But looking at the women I am around regularly, I am attracted to a number of curvy women, some very curvy. So while I get your sentiment from what I have seen myself, there could always be female body-builders who breaks the mold for me. :)


See, neatness and hygiene are going to be the make or break things moreso than the body or what it is dressed in.

I've never been attracted to body builders and I understand things can change. When I discovered girls didn't have fleas I was attracted to short women, wore glasses and who mostly wore dresses. I figure this is because when I was a baby the two faces I would see when I woke up were my mom or sister both wore glasses and mostly dresses (early 60'). I was also attracted to redheads because when I was five a red headed girl moved next door and I admired her because she could swear better than anyone I knew. Now I'm attracted to Asian women.
 
I was also attracted to redheads because when I was five a red headed girl moved next door and I admired her because she could swear better than anyone I knew. Now I'm attracted to Asian women.
Well, my wife is Chinese and I have a long list of redheads (mostly singers) I think are attractive, so you and I are in agreement on these two. :D
 
Oh, I wouldn't have said I was attracted to Asian women when I first met Mrs. Mendalla but that sure changed fast, let me tell you. We became friends in February and got really serious by mid-Summer. And, strangely, my celebrity crush list started to be dotted with names like Gong Li and Michelle Yeoh. :)
 

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