Last month, Rebecca Sedlak wrote an article detailing the five things that girls love and hate about men’s fashion. It seemed only fair that the men had a chance to return the praise and criticism.
Ladies, if you didn’t know, guys appreciate a well-dressed female. It’s not a secret. The same can be said vice versa. I certainly cannot speak for every male on this campus; however, there are certain style decisions that should be avoided (or used more often). Yes, there are some styles that are outright awful, but usually, the good outweigh the bad. On that note, here are the five worst and best female style choices.
The worst:
1. Trucker/Baseball hats
Trucker hats are done. Both men and women should steer clear of them. Baseball hats, on the other hand, can be a bit trickier. It just looks strange, unless of course you’re going to a baseball game. On a standard day though, avoid the baseball cap.
2. Not being able to walk in heels
My mother once told me, “Make sure any girl you date can walk in high heels.” The effort is appreciated, but if you can’t walk in them it really just negates the whole purpose of wearing them. Heels are classy and only women can wear them. Why wouldn’t you take advantage of that?
3. Plastic, fake Ray Bans
This may come off as pretentious, but the fake Ray Bans look like what they are — fake. They’re probably not good for your eyes either. Now, you shouldn’t feel obligated to run off and buy yourself an expensive pair of sunglasses. Just know that if you do, you’re making a lasting investment and your eyes will thank you for it.
4. Skate shoes
I’m talking about the puffy, wide-laced skate shoes. Skate shoes like those I used to wear in middle school probably aren’t a good style decision. They just look disproportional on both men and women, but especially women. Vans, on the other hand, will always be acceptable.
5. Ripped jeans
This can go for both men and women. How is ripping perfectly good jeans and charging the same (if not greater) amount for them stylish? This, more so than the fake Ray Bans, comes off as trashy. Come back to the present decade and keep the jeans in one piece.
The best:
1. Combat boots
Vintage look with some punk rock flair, what’s not to love?@@I love you@@
2. Pastel colors
Earthy tones are fine for the winter, but summer is approaching. Bright colors are attracting to the eyes, so unless you want to go unnoticed (which is totally acceptable in certain situations), bring out the colors.
3. Crop tops
For some reason, crop tops seem to be appropriate for a variety of situations. The fact that they can be worn in both a comfortable and a stylish fashion makes them that much more welcomed. Plus, they look really cool.
4. Vintage jewelry
It’s a perfect way to show off your style and get unique. Feather earrings seem to be pretty popular these days, for good reason. It’s also a way to get creative, which is definitely appreciated.
5. Long skirts
The reasoning for this one is beyond me, but the fact that these are coming back into style makes me (and hopefully most of my male peers) very happy.
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Yes, this list may be controversial. You may disagree with my reasoning completely, however, it’s by no means a complete list. It’s simply a suggestion. In the end, the most important aspect is to keep your style creative and unique. To put it frankly, men will appreciate the effort, even if they don’t mention it directly.