Why do we women take soooo much longer to get dressed than men?

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I read that on average it takes 30 minutes to an hour for a woman to get dressed. It takes guys on average between 5 and 15 minutes. I know this is certainly true when my boyfriend and I get dressed. I also read that we women spend 17 minutes picking out an outfit, but only about 13 for a guy. So, I just wondered if we are spending 17 minutes picking out an outfit and 30 minutes to an hour to get dressed, it seems that over time this would add up to a significant portion. I also read the older that you get the less time (based on people in their 60s). Why does such a huge gender difference exist in the years before the 60's. What are some factors that may cause this?

BarryLiverstone · Accepted Answer

The checklist is just shorter for a guy to get ready. Here it is :

- shower
- shave
- grab a clean shirt and pants
- check on the scores of the game..
- grab keys and wallet and phone and out the door

That can be a 10 min routine if the shower is fast

I’m going to guess the checklist for a lady in no particular order ( dry humor intended):

- shower
- shave
- hair (style, dry..)
- makeup
- overthink is my hair put together
- choose an outfit
- overthink didn’t Sally wear this last weekend?
- pick another outfit
- check group convo and follow up on funny meme shared
- worry why hasn’t he texted me since this morning, text bestie for reassurance
- hygienic products check the purse / reload tampons / why is my comb missing / pack a snack / where is my back up phone?
- pick another outfit, remembering it’s an outdoor event
- admire shoes, try on a few , choose heels over flats for my calves
- finally dress and let him know I’ll be ready in 2 minutes
- remember I promised my mom an update about work, give her a call and wish aunty happy bday
- change my hair based on latest tiktok trend, yolo
- curse myself for always overthinking and consider staying in
- leave the house out together looking like $1 million with minimal effort given (hiding the fact guys suck for not having to do all this)

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

You want an honest answer based on my observations as a 58 year old guy?

OK, most guys put in the absolute minimum effort once they are in a relationship or married. They are out of shape and will just throw on a pair of old jeans, any shirt, and sneakers to go out. They truly don't care what they look like. They'll rock a 6 week old haircut with neck hair proudly displayed. Fingernails that haven't been trimmed for weeks are no problem. Makeup? What makeup? They may take the time to shave. That's about it. Eyebrows are like caterpillars. Ear and nose hair aren't a problem.

Women on the other hand take a lot more interest in their looks in my experience. The outfit, the shoes, the handbag have all been carefully chosen... after trying several options, LOL. Hair is immaculate. Nails are perfect. Teeth are white. Eyebrows are plucked. Breath is fresh. Makeup alone may take 15-20 min and several hundred dollars. They aren't doing this for their guy, LOL. This is all for the other women they'll run into. Peer pressure. Competition. OK, maybe 5% of it is for the guy they're with, LOL.

alice55 · Accepted Answer

Just brushing my hair take 30 min because it's so long XD

I'd just we have longer hair, we have to shave, put our skincare, sunscreen, decide which outfit wearing (and changing X amount of time of outfits, not being able to find the shirt we want sometime make us lose time too xD). Also getting a bath to be clean and smelling good putting on cream, perfume.

Men usually just take the first clothes they have under their hands (or if they take care of their appearance then they take just as much time as women). I know guys that take longer than their girlfriend to get ready

SecretsofKB · Accepted Answer

Good ol' fashioned societal expectations.

Women are judged heavily on our looks by not only men but other women as well. Any short comings or areas we may be lacking, will absolutely go very noticed and almost certainly judged.

If my outfit is not matching or is not fitting my properly or my makeup is not perfect or is smudged, or my hair is out of place, someone will notice and will judge me. Whether it be out loud or internally, I will be judged.

Finchie40 · Answer

Because women care more about her appearance than men do , especially if she wears make up where most of us men do not wear make up lol

LiamJHayden · Answer

If a guy is shaved with brushed/combed hair and dressed decently, even in something he wore last week at the same venue, he is fine. Ladies generally have longer hair which by itself can take some time, and then even if she is not heavily into makeup she will usually apply mascara, a little eye shadow, some lipstick, etc. And women have to worry about female issues if it is close to that time or she has irregular periods. Plus people really notice if they wear the same outfit as the last time. so she has to be indful of that as well.

Shiprex · Answer

I think because women are more aesthetically tuned than men AND have a far greater range of designs to access than men's clothing. Like how many ways can shirts or trousers be for men? Shoes are quite simply left and right for men.

So the dilemma of choice affects women more than men. It's probably more stressing for them too as they believe the world judges them on their appearance

14gurlz2gagonit · Answer

They like to praise themselves for being able to multitask so much better than males... but come on... multi-tasking is basically ADHD and it makes everything they're trying to do take too long.

If it's not that then it's the fact that they don't multi-task like I do. I wake up in the morning and I get in the shower, piss, wash my balls and brush my teeth at the same time. For them each activity is like a little ritual...

Trust me bro...

I have no proof.

Jennz6 · Answer

Definitely 💯 depends on where I’m going and picking out my outfit plus doing my makeup and hair. Sometimes I pick out my clothes the night before so I don’t have to choose which one to wear. Other women do check out what I wear and I want to look good.💃

zagor · Answer

Well let's see, I get up in the morning, put on clean underwear, grab whatever pair of Levi's that is on top of the pile, pick out an appropriate tshirt, get my socks which are all identical, and after putting that stuff on put on my shoes. Yeah about 5 minutes sounds right.

Jove79 · Answer

Women like matching and making sure they look their best.. at least a lot do..  Guys are simple, jeans a tshirt, old good luck kicks 👟 little gel in the hair and we’re off

notadumblonde · Answer

No guy I've ever dated has complained if they have to wait for me to finish getting dressed

fish5505_87 · Answer

I wish I knew!! I am waiting for the answers to follow!

CindyRuns · Answer

You have it summed up well... Most guys will throw on just about anything. We tend to give it a lot more thought !!!

WonderingManII · Answer

A woman values the way she looks more than a guy does. Men are often more practical. It works go with it.

dreamstar72 · Answer

I think women are more afraid of being judged by others then men are.

genericname85 · Answer

cause women care much more about what they look like than men do.

chocolatetwopointo · Answer

bc we have more pressure. see how at the met gala men wear normal black suits and women wear dresses and look like greek godesses.

Jay-_- · Answer

Overall it's true, but I've been taking my sweet, sweet time recently... Can't lie.

itsannalee · Answer

I’m not. I can get ready less than 10 minutes.

Professor-college · Answer

Well I can imagine that some woman might actually exaggerate but I'm sure they take a little bit longer than men because there are a lot more things to take care of like makeup nails hair coloring and things like that

ProbablyClueless · Answer

The results are a lot better. I mean, have you seen the way men present themselves? It's a pity.

Apple1996 · Answer

No idea it takes me less than 5 mintues to throw clothes on and brush my teeth

serious · Answer

That is a very good question. Even I think about why that happens

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I would imagine, make-up, hair and other things that take longer than just jumping into a pair of pants and a shirt.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Male social conventions are ez pezzy. No fuss no muss.

Samantha_17 · Answer

We use more delicate items - such as bra, pantyhose, lingerie. Those take time to put on.

jahaims · Answer

Because it's common for a female to get ready by doing stuff only her and other women will notice.

Anonymous · Answer

Guys are just trying to look presentable. Woman conversely are trying to hide the evidence.😆

Smegskull · Answer

Men don't make decisions when they get dressed... They just put some clothes on.

Anonymous · Answer

I wonder the same... I guess they probably like more details in dressing up.

slatyb · Answer

Guys don't do their face.

eagle1951 · Answer

they want to look there best

Anastasia86 · Answer

Makeup what takes us longer.

David_beckham · Answer

I wonder the same !!!

Why do we women take soooo much longer to get dressed than men?

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