What does it mean if a male coworker (about the same age as me) says: "nice outfit you have today"?

[Anonymous]

[alderoth]

Well, it could mean a variety of things. Just like someone at a bar saying the same thing. Is it someone you know? is it someone you trust? is it someone with a history of womanizing? Have you both hooked up or dated at some point in time? Their are many factors to take into consideration when analyzing this question.

It could mean they are showing romantic interest in you, or if you have been wearing flannel shirts and sweat pants for a year, then show up in a nice suit or dress, they may be trying to tell you it looks more professional. NOW, with all that said, the MAIN thing is, How did it make YOU feel? did it make you feel uncomfortable? If it did, then the next time they say something I would say, "Hey, not appropriate. That makes me uncomfortable." or if just this incident made you uncomfortable I would go to them and say, "Hey, you remember the other day when you said, "Nice outfit you have today", well it made me feel uncomfortable. Could you please not do that and keep it professional please? Thank you." Then walk away.

In my opinion no one should be worried about peoples outfits at work. There is work to do for god's sakes lol. Your outfit shouldn't matter. I hope you figure the situation out and are able to have a safe work environment. Feeling uncomfortable at work isn't okay, for anyone.

[AMA_ImAnOpenBook]

In today's ridiculous environment that is likely him trying to flirt but having to be very cautious and careful about what he says to avoid losing his job. If you are both single and you are interested, ask him out. He prolly wants to ask you, but doesn't want to risk his livelihood in the event you are one of these crazy assholes that can't take a compliment and that will try to ruin his life and get him sent to HR or fired. If you aren't single or interested then just take the compliment and say thanks.

[sage2021]

It means all of your other outfits suck, but that one is nice.
Why are you making such a big fricken deal about it? He paid you a compliment and you came here to ask us because you don't know what it means. Why are you so darn paranoid about a simple statement? Perhaps you should see a mental health therapist and dissect it with them. 🙄

[Raphaëlle]

Depends on how well you know them. It could be a simple compliment without any deep meaning or they might be trying to get your attention/get closer to you.

[AviatorTom]

He's paying you a compliment. Nothing more.

Some women will read much more into it. I've even heard some women going to HR and complaining of sexual harassment. It's just a compliment! A woman should politely accept it and feel good about herself.

[spartan55]

@AviatorTom
Impossible. Saying 'thank you', taking the win and moving on is something women are incapable of.

[AviatorTom]

@spartan55 I give women more credit than that.

[Vaelthor]

Does this colleague often make these kind of comments? If they do, it's probably part of their personality and likely just friendly. If it's not common at all, you could consider that they are trying to make you happy. Unless you were visibly upset/down recently, I would imagine it shows some romantic interest

[slatyb]

It could be a mild attempt at flirtation. Or it could just mean what he said. What do you want? Do you want to maybe date him? Could you handle it if you dated, then broke up, but still had to work together? Could he? If then answers are yes, yes, yes, then invite him to lunch or coffee or whatever.

[shyguy1886]

I have said such things to ladies in work too just as a honest compliment. Depending on the individual it could be meant more as a compliment. He may or not have the hots for you but just take it as a compliment and carry on your work as normal. If he meant more to the compliment itself, time will tell if that is the case.

[PJH359]

He is definitely attracted to you but not sure of your relationship status. It’s his way of sticking his toe in the water to see how you respond. He will use this to plot his next move…either back off or get closer to you.

[serious]

It means what he says, what he observed. Simple.

It means you have a nice outfit and it looks good on you. It is a genuine compliment only.

[OBB29]

It sounds like you like him. If you think he knows you like him on some level, notices when you notice him, and he says this, I think it means there's some interest on his side.

[RotOfStars]

He's scared to call you attractive because he doesn't want to get hit with sexual harassment. But he is trying to acknowledge that you look real good to today.

[WhitneySnow]

It might mean nothing. Could be just a polite compliment. Or it could mean he likes you. Impossible to say for sure.

[IJhonnyI]

Look really that's all the info just take the compliment and move on with your day and night

[Waldoe]

it means you look nice or that he likes the color or it fits you well or? I don't understand your question? Did he "Throw some gang signs" was he blinking in Morse code? you say that you are 18-24, sounds more like 8-14

[KelleyNice]

He notice that you are looking good but he is just being nice--nothing more.

[dustybiker]

I would take one comment like that as neutral. What follows would be a tell, or not.

[DarkWinterNights]

It means he has balls to say something like that in a professional environment that can get him fired.

[Anu1010]

He's just having a small talk to develop a positive rapportn in workplace. It's a decent remark. I think we should compliment each other and it should be done more often. Just take the compliment, say thank you and move on. :)

[Anonymous]

It would depend on his body language and tone. He could be flirting with you. However, he could also be giving you a completely platonic compliment

[Dontaaaa]

He's probably flirting or he's just giving a platonic compliment.

[RuthlessAggression]

I've wanted to say that to coworkers on occasion but I remember "what would HR say", so, I keep my mouth shut

[TacosRAwesome]

Either what he's saying or he's open to give you the D.

[OddBeMe]

Most likely, he's trying awkwardly to connect with you. He might have a thing for you, if you like him ask him out. He’ll say yes for sure.

[Eugene_JKR]

A guy noticed your outfit. Depends on his status, I guess. If a coworker said this, that might that he wants to flirt.

[Neilbud]

Probably just a compliment. People are all different. Even if it is flirty, what's wrong with that. Be happy a guy likes you.

[KrakenAttackin]

It means he is a fool. Commenting on a woman's appearance is a great way to end up in HR being threatened with your job.

[maximumpower]

it's a compliment.
be gracious and move on.
don't make it to be what it isn't.

[PatriceONeal]

Obviously it means, wanna suck my dick in the broom closet?

[sasquatch111]

Depends on who it is and your relationship with them, honestly.

[bepis_]

It means you are waring a nice looking outfit on the day he said that

[Anonymous]

Two reason:

1. He wants to be polite and just wants to talk to you.
2. He has a thing for ya.

[Blackcosmo]

He's being nice and he genuinely means it.

[Dazed0N0Confused]

You had a nice outfit on... That's it

[Pinay_ako]

It means, your outfit is on point!

[spartan55]

It means he likes your outfit that day.

[leighbee]

He is flirting with you

[Wise4myage]

It’s a nice compliment.

[YourSong]

It means you got it like that

[EnglishEuropean]

He likes your outfit, and he likes you!

[In_Trance]

It means he think you have a nice outfit today

[Dinosaursandanime65]

It means you Drippin Drippin

[aBoywhoPlay]

Dude 😂😂

[Jltakk]

It means you had a nice outfit that day.

[LigmaBallsack]

Come on now lol

[Guy13]

Tone?

[IAmPessoa]

He really likes you.

[Xtendable]

He likes her body