Does the way a person dresses have an effect on how attractive you think they are?

[beebella]

It absolutely does

It can, but it also depends

No, it doesn't have much of an effect at all

Something else

[Anonymous]

Yes it does, but not always.

Probably the shallower the person, the easier to read through clothes. As if I am saying, the shallower the person, the more they'll put effort into their looks.

Though not neccesarily true at all.
I would explain shallow as general traits and qualities, rather than the reason and methodology.

So the way a person dresses can give an idea that they're quiet and introverted, or energetic and outgoing, or how socially open they are, or what mindset as people they hold.. but I would say that you can't properly read a person through clothes only 😁

**You also need to understand them as people.

As their faces, expressions, non-verbal communication.. or just general yet detailed to some extent body language reading.

Like a plain t-shirt. It is not patterned or striped, so it usually reflects clear / (rather fixed) mindset.

'Fixed' can be because it is 'clear', but also can be simply because of being ignorant and stubborn. Where being stubborn is unclear.

[[ I'd say in short, you can understand people to some extent from their body language, where clothes is part of body language.. not all of it. ]]

It may happen to be all of body language to some people, though just like it may never be at all to some others. Probably that's even a pattern you can get to learn.. who knows 🤷‍♂️

[Wraith_Cemetery]

It's one of the most important things for me. As they say, "dress to impress". Unfortunately, most women these days don't know how to do that. Not even for interviews or parties.

The girl I'm with currently wears stunning dresses, skirts, and blouses all the time. It was one of the first things that attracted me to her. Currently, we're in a super casual culture so, in the sea of sweat pants, yoga pants, ripped booty shorts, and other casual trends, she stood out from the crowd due to her feminine dazzling look. She fell in love with my style as well because I like to be dressy quite a bit rather than "Casual".

[NicoletteXO]

It tells me about the person's attention to detail, the way they take care of themselves and it may give some indication of their level of success in life (though you need to take this initial indication with a grain of salt, as some people max out their credit cards to look flashy). I find sloppiness or poor fashion aesthetic less appealing because it displays either lack of awareness, lack of care/respect, or lack of capacity (ie. the finances to purchase decent clothes). Sometimes it's all three.

[DizzyDesii]

At times yes. I love a man in plaid shirts, hoodies, vnecks, crewnecks, loose fit jeans, jordans, sweatpants, leather jackets, baseball shirts, boxers, polo shirts, khaki pants, tracksuits, cargo shorts, air force ones (shoes), converse, and baseball caps. Streetwear is the sexiest on a man in my opinion

I made a quick collage of my fave things on a guy haha. I just prefer his pants be more loose than a few of those above

[Novacane]

I think it really does! This is usually due to preference and also our body types. We know that everyone is different especially when it comes to body types, so it's all about finding what fits your body and what doesn't, while there are people who are just versatile when it comes to dressing up. So finding something that compliments your body is essential. One thing I noticed that I can't pull off is Jordans for example. They look amazing on people when I see them but when I wear them I just can't seem to pull them off so I always avoided them. Also, preference when it comes to style, we tend to like people who dress a certain way and if they can pull it off then we find them attractive in that sense as well.

[ohshee]

Yes and no for me if I like the person is because I like them because of who they are on the inside and then of course it does because I love clothes I love the way clothes fit people I love the way they look I love the colors of them and it just brings everything together you can even make them look more beautiful more sexy more confident so yes in that way it really does
But if I just see an attractive person walking down the street I'll just look at them and smile and thank well you're beautiful and that's about it

[NathanDavis]

nope, not really...

yes, good looks that fit and suit you will, will make you more attractive...

however, the kind of subtle things I'm actually attracted to... cannot be hidden or enhanced in a way that will affect my perception of what's great about you... or isn't, lol

[SEntertainment]

I agree with you completely. I would also put forward the idea that your choices and how to dress can say things about your personality. For example, if I go out for a date with somebody at a fancy restaurant, and they're dressed like we're having a sexy dinner at home, that can say some things about our differences.

[PoliteSpeaker]

It does. Clothing and makeup hide what is underneath. They both can enhance or make worse of what is already there. For instance, If a thicc girl wears similar clothing to a thin girl, the thicc girl might not look as attractive as when she is wearing clothing that better enhances or shows off how her body actually looks. If a girl wear baggy clothes you may never know she has the most beautiful hour glass figure underneath it all. That's why personality is so important because you cannot hide that. But keep in mind personality is not who they are. You can change personality. All personality is, is habit and beliefs expressing themselves without conscious thought.

[TadCurious]

Isabel I voted that it can but that it also depends. My overall view is that women I find attractive are attractive regardless of what they're wearing. But there are certain outfits that can accentuate how good they look. And those outfits can still be very casual.
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[Xoxocutekitty]

If their clothes aren't clean or are smelly you bet I'm not gonna be attracted to them.

I don't think the amount of skin you show can make you more or less attractive. I think how well you dress overall, wearing the correct size for your body type (not spilling out or swimming) you can pull an average.

[AlineHoks]

Their looks is what catshes my eyes first, so of course i want them to dress neat! Yes, personality is what really makes me fall for them, but I can't analyze their personality by sight and only sight. And i wouldn't want to get to know you if i didn't find them somewhat attractive

[ChrisMaster69]

Not really for me, it’s very much the emotional and personality side for me.

I've flirted with a girl that was decorating a house before, she was in painters overalls with white paint on her face.

I've chatted up a girl at Whitby Goth festival in full goth look.

A girl in a summer dress, doc Martin’s and Tats.

Hygiene yes, after that I don’t really care what they are wearing.

Apart from that I have non standard tastes lol.

[KennethNoisewater]

I think you can tell a lot more about a females true physical beauty when they are not completely "doll'd" up. Shoot, dudes can look like convincing females with enough make up and a dress. But when you can see a female in a t-shirt and sweats and see that she is beautiful, you can't make that up. I feel there is a difference between beautiful and sexy. A low cut top and enough make up can make someone sexy but true beauty isn't something you can make.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I used to be slim and hot and dressed cute all of the time. I got lots of compliments from women and men. Lots of men approached me.

Then, I gained about 60 pounds over a 6-year period. I stopped dressing cute. I wore regular clothes (whatever I could find that fits). I still looked neat and presentable, just not fashionable. I no longer got the attention. It made me depressed and I GAINED MORE weight.

Then, I started dressing up again (with the weight gain) and now I get the attention again. It has boosted my confidence and I feel more empowered to lose weight and get back in shape. So, it definitely effects how a person sees you as attractive in my experience.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Definitely, dress like a old lady, turn off. Dress like a street hooker, turn off.

I like women that dress like this gorgeous latina.

[t-8900]

I got you hooked?

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

@t-8900: I been knew about her. I told you that's Bae. 😭

[t-8900]

hahaha! XD

[malwins]

Her shoes are awful

[Jamie05rhs]

I agree that she's gorgeous.

But how is she not dressed like a street hooker? No offense.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

@Jamie05rhs: She's not. Street hookers dress with very short skirts. The way she's posing for the picture exposes her upper leg a bit, nevertheless I like the way she dresses.

[t-8900]

Street hookers are ratchet af

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

@t-8900: Any kind of hooker is. 🤢

[Jamie05rhs]

Bro, she's exposing everything! 😅. But okay.

She's dressed like one of Jabba the Hutt's slave girls. 😂

[t-8900]

Ya but the ones on the street way more so.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

@Jamie05rhs: I like her regardless.

[Jamie05rhs]

Oh, I do, too! 👍😍

[malwins]

@Jamie05rhs her shoes are awful

[Jamie05rhs]

@malwins Well, they do look weird with the pointy things at the end.

[Fireguy17]

I will say that I will probably notice someone that is well dressed, but depending on the occasion where formal isn't the attire for the evening just good old jeans, a top and cute shoes works for me just as well.
Now to go further it will still come down to her personality vs how she is dressed.
I will always chose someone with a great personality that just wears comfy casual over formal dress and a sour attitude every time.

[humpbackjack]

I definitely can but sometimes in ways you wouldn’t expect like seeing a chick in her spring cleaning gear and she looks sexy as hell or sweats and a tshirt with her hair in a knot a she’s the cutest thing ever or she’s dressed to the nines and is owning it really I can think of many different ways or styles a woman could be dressed and be hot for different reasons so maybe it’s not so much what she’s wearing as how she’s wearing it

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

It doesn't have an effect on me or doesn't matter to me
I would date a girl who dresses in Goth makeup and
I would date a girl with a pixie hairstyle
I don't mind a girl who wears a lot of makeup and
blue eye shadow or No makeup and just plain jane

[t-8900]

as long as their image/style isn't what defines them i can agree for the most part

[Andres77]

"clothes make the man" is for shallow turds who have shyt character.
If you're beautiful... you're beautiful regardless of what you wear.
If a shallow pos finds you unattractive because of what you wear then you're better off without him.
That's the kind of asshole that cheats on you when you're pregnant and bloated and 60 lbs overweight.

[AndrewMG]

Within reason, I mean if I'm attracted to them they could wear a potato sack and It might still work, on the other hand if I'm not attracted to them they could wear a Nottingham Forest shirt and I'd probably not be as attracted to them... oh what am I saying, of course I'd be attracted to anyone in a Forest shirt lol

[Anonymous]

100% it does. I may know absolutely nothing about a guy I'm scoping out, but I have to figure that the way they are currently at the moment dressed, the way their hair is done, how they smell, is probably going to be an indication of things to come. I like guys who look put together even if the look is 100% casual. There is ALWAYS this emphasis on women having to 'look perfect,' but I like for both of us to care because we're impressing each other.

[Anonymous]

It depends. I think dressing well/ clothes that suit or accentuate your body will definitely make you more attractive. But then I see really stunning people who can wear anything and still look amazing. Like imagine Naomi Campbell wearing a binbag, she'd still look gorgeous.

[TheorionMage]

Most definitely.
In modern culture how one dresses wordlessly 'merchandises' both how they see themself
and CHOOSE to BE seen (damn the Feminist bullshit)

The most blunt example I recall, was a Spencer Gifts T-shirt which announced: "YES I DO, but NOT with You" ... especially poignant when seen on an adolescent Lolita under the age of majority. "TRUTH in advertising". Possibly done for rebellious shock value~

[DarkCarousel]

I chose B. Unless they dress in a way that makes me think they don’t care at all about their appearance- like clothes with holes or stains. I’m pretty frugal with money so I really take care what I have clothing wise.