Girls, why do you try so hard to look good? (Page 2)

Question

why do some(most) of you girls try so dam hard to look nice? when I see a girl that looks good because of the way she's dressed, I'm attracted to her, but I'd never date her. the way I see it, some girls dress nice to overcompensate, the way guys with penis insecurities do with sports cars.i wouldn't want to date someone who cares about their appearance so much, they seem shallow and insecure. the kind of girls I like are the ones that usually DON'T wear make up or dress up. because those are the girls I see as most beautiful, inside ant out. and I seriously think most girls don't even dress up to attract men, but to impress other girls. one time I asked my ex about this and she said "its like a secret competition to see who's prettier" and I was like, I f***in knew it! cause I mean, what guy is into fashion the way that you girls are?no guy is going to date you for your fancy purse, or for your designer boots, sweater or hat or whatever-the-f***, so why? ALSO, a Q for you guys, are you attracted to these girls that try so hard to look good?

WeaponZero · Answer

It's a turnoff to me because it says things about their prioritization that I don't like.  I prefer a woman to dress practical rather than stylish.  Sneakers over heels, jeans over skirts and dresses, t-shirts over stylish tops, hair that's thrown back into a pony tail rather than something extensively styled.  Plus it makes her look high maintenance which is never good.

20Katerina · Answer

Well I got out with make up and without make up. I don't really like to dress up all that much but I was raised on a farm. I do once in a while wear make up but its not a must for me. All women are different some women just like makeup because the art of it. If all women looked the same it would be boring. I say just love your self for you and who cares what people think ladies if you like to dress up and wear make you do it its all about being you.

raptor · Answer

How about girls who look like you said, but rather than trying to look good in the manner you speak of, they are able to look good. Their not compensating for anything. They are simply giving an external display of internal confidence. I pick them.

peace-love-couture · Answer

I'm not one of those girls, but in reality guys go for those girls and don't complain about girls trying to look good.

Anonymous · Answer

OK, so I'm not like that. I don't think I am.

I don't wear makeup, I dress comfortable. I'm not gonna wear something to look better than someone or show I have a bunch of money.

IT'S NOT A COMPETITION ( AT LEAST FOR ME).

It kinda sounds like your ranting (a little)

I see where your coming from but, come on your kinda sounding like we should pretty much never look nice.

You shouldn't just date someone on there looks you should get to know them. But, it seems like your saying if I look at a girl and she looks nice I would never date her what does that mean?!

All I have to say is if you don't like the way the person is don't bother with them.

Anonymous · Answer

We like fashion some more than others... Some look like they are trying to hard and those are a small percentage I guess but they do attract man specially older and richer, guys that want a pretty girl all dressed up...

I Don't like the " I am too dressed up look" but you might not even notice but I choose simple things that just look good, same with make Up, the best make Up is the one you don't notice...

And another thing, people treat you better when they think you have money, sadly

You seem like a friend of mine that didn't get why people got real jewelry If you could have a Fake lol...

I get it that you aren't attract to this type of girl, that seems like She works on Vogue but many guys, do... I don't like those guys either... I like the relaxed Laid Back guys, and they don't go to this type of girl...

olylowlife · Answer

I am a pretty natural girl, I don't wear makeup, do anything fancy with my hair but I do like to dress nice. I just like to look nice but not overdone if that makes sense and I get complimented often. I don't feel the need to compete with girls, I have never liked girls really they are too catty and competetive for me!

Deft_maiden · Answer

I like to look good, It makes me feel good. I don't dress up for other women. But if we are going out and I'm the only one in sweats well that is no cool. It not a competition but rather to be coordinated. lol Women are like a heard. It goes back to stone age. lol

And yes women like to be desired just like men like to needed. It's in the DNA.

brookeelizabeth · Answer

it's pretty much "part of being a girl" but due to my attendance at an all girls school I dedicate my time to looking like crap 24/7. never do my hair, no make, and I live in either my uniform or a sweatshirt. I suggest it to all of my female friends, it's a pretty good life :)

Beastieboys95 · Answer

Because I LOVE fashion? I mean I'm confident, and I have a boyfriend so I don't really have any insecurities. I love dressing pretty! I love my pretty blouses with my pretty heels and my pretty hair. I don't try HARD to look good, I just buy what I think is nice and pretty. I do my makeup also and I wear glasses so it's just whatever. LOL let us girls that like being girlie be!

CelloChum · Answer

Is it odd to enjoy dressing up or putting on make-up?

Girls like their down days too, but I personally enjoy putting together outfits and perfecting my make-up. It's a form of self-expression and when I feel most relaxed.

Wtfgirl · Answer

I don't usually dress up and only wear makeup during Halloween and costume parties. I don't have a pretty face, but I'm not going to hide it behind make up, that's just hiding who I am.

Sometimes I wear a shirt I really like with some comfy genes so I feel pretty, but that's as far as I go to dress up. (Though I love earings and a few choice necklaces.)

I don't spite girls who do dress up and wear make up, that's just their way of life.

chittichittibangbang · Answer

Honestly, it's different for every girl.

1.) They're insecure and trying to overcompensate. (like you said)

2.) To out-dress other girls, of to symbolize who they WANT to be.

3.) It makes them feel good.

It also has to do with their personality, like the girl who gets fancy and doesn't want to get her ugly UGGS dirty. Personally, when I look good, I feel confident. The style of make-up I wear depends on how I feel and where I'm going. But looking good and dressing up are to different things.

I think style and dressing up is all about attitude :)

christini · Answer

I occasionally like to dress up/wear makeup just for fun.  I do enjoy fashion, and I like to wear clothing that I think are nice/cute/etc. I like to wear make-up because I think it's art, and I like art. Actually, half the time I do "doll up" is from boredom; I'll even stay at home dressed up.

WoIIie · Answer

I see the same thing you do. When a girl is bedazzled I become less attracted to her because she is likely a label whore and superficial. That annoys me.

Even if she's not that way, as Dave Chapelle would put it, you are wearing a "Daddy's girl" uniform.

vocalheiress · Answer

Im sorry but it sounds like your ranting...I look good for myself. If you like it, excellent. If I come across as shallow, oh well. So long as I'm feeling good about myself then to hell with the world.

Skyler123 · Answer

It doesn't take much for me to look good. Just a bit of eyeliner and mascara and I'm good to go. I don't like dressing up all that often myself. Casual is so much more comfy than stiletto heels. Although I do have my moments when I like to look really nice, buts its like every once in a while or for a special occasion...or for a job interview, or for work. Wow...I'm starting to sound like all the other women that answered. Well on MY time I dress casual. lol

Anonymous · Answer

I don't dress or put on make up for anyone but myself :)

If I'm just popping to the shops or something I don't really feel the need to wear make up, and as for how I dress it just depends how I feel.

Some girls dress for attention of guys, some dress for approval of girls but I think the amjority just dress how THEY want.

Or is that just me ha ha :p

Shiner4 · Answer

When girls try to hard they look fake.  I  like to look nice every once in awhile but I'm a boots jeans tshirt kinda girl.  I'm very impressed by the guys responses I always feel like they go for the barbie dolls and I've always had girls who tell me that's what hold me back.  So thank for supporting the girls who dress comfortable and natural!

Shaylana · Answer

I honestly gotta say, fuck what people think. I spend ages on my appearance for ME, I like looking in the mirror and thinking "damn girl you fine". I don't spend thousands of dollars on my appearance to get some assholes dick hard. Even if there are girls out there who work on their appearance for the pleasure of others, at the end of the day ITS THEIR OWN FUCKING BUSINESS. If you care about your appearance or not, as long as your not a dickhead then we're cool.

iWorkOut · Answer

There's nothing wrong with a girl who dresses to impress. It does good to the eyes to see beautiful girl walk by but when they start dressing slutty then they're over doing it. If that's the case and that's how she dresses then I'll most likely think that there's some sort of insecurity problem there or she might be a slut who simply doesn't care who takes a peek at her cleavage or ass but that's just me. I know that the media plays a big part in the reason why they try so hard.

stubbsy · Answer

I really like some of the comments the girls made, although some guys had a few good efforts to, but, the girls had a point to prove and I think they have done this supperbly, good on you girls, an attitude that brings back memories for me lol,x

mid20sgirl86 · Answer

Well I do it because it feels good to dress up and look nice, but I also am trying to compensate for my looks because I don't have a pretty face. So I figure if I wear pretty clothing, it will help a little. I rarely wear makeup though because I know it won't work.

hunnybunny81105 · Answer

I guess because when I look my best I pretty much feel my best most of the time. I dress up on the weekends but I don't do to much on week days. I also kind of like attention...not that I'm an attention whore, lol. But it's nice to know people appreciate how you look ;)

AmberChick · Answer

It's ingrained into us at an early age from the media that the best guys always go for the prettiest girls. Therefore, logically, we try and look the prettiest in order to attract the best men... I guess it doesn't work on you! xP

raabzbaby89 · Answer

I don't girlie myself up very often. I try to have a little style, but never over-pampered. I never do anything with my hair other than put it up, and I wear minimal makeup. I'm jsut low maintenance and not that girly.

Of course I have my girlie days, but they are rare. Yes it is kind of a competition amongst girls. I believe girls also dress up to accentuate either their ass or boobs so that they get stared at and/or flirted with.

Mr_Solo_Dolo · Answer

I don't really care if they dress up and stuff. I think it's a bit ridiculous to buy a hundred dollar pair of shoes, boots, or purse but as long as I'm not paying for it I could care less. I just don't really like it when they wear pounds of makeup.

Pancakes · Answer

Because we've been told all of our lives, directly or indirectly,  that our validity depends on how we look. For example, there was media about the Prime Minister in Australia Julia Guilard and whether she had a big ass. You think that if she were male people would be focusing on the size of his butt? No matter how smart, how rich, how kind or how successful a woman is people will ALWAYS focus most on how she looks.

Anonymous · Answer

Honestly its not always for guys, its for us. I really think you should give some of those girls that look nice another chance. Have you ever thought that maybe we dress nice because we want to feel good about ourselves or just because clothing is something we are passionate about?

diamond3 · Answer

i think you get u.. you aren't atteacted to the girl who wears six inch heels just to go to the grocery store.

belby · Answer

I try to look good and sexi for my boyfriend. my experience is that when I was younger and I didn't use make-up and wear nicely, no one was interested in me. they all call me ugly. they didn't share your values.

MrsJones7 · Answer

girls will be girls... This is similar to asking a guy why he tries so hard to win any game/match/competition/bet

lonelybug · Answer

It is so a competition, we may not like it but at least be honest. Really because you like to see yourself in the mirror? Really?! So much for honesty.

Anonymous · Answer

I wear makeup and dress nice for myself, NOT FOR OTHERS. I enjoy putting together colors and color combinations. I think all people (men and women) should put a little effort into their appearance. I'm not asking anyone to spend hours with makeup and clothing but showering, wearing clean clothes, using deodorant, and brushing your teeth everyday is a good place to start. I SHOULDN"T have to defend myself for looking good. Also I DON"T think those who look good should be stereotyped. Oh and ladies I don't want to see your acne, smell your horrible breath, and be exposed to your hairy legs! Clean yourself up and look presentable. WTF?

Anonymous · Answer

WE dress like that because we will feel like we are more attractive to other men and think that nobody will think we are ugly, I mean I wear makeup I just beat other girls to started this year and I have gone out with more guys than I ever have in my life! and there are many girls who do just use makeup to steel their guys or to just make the other girls feel ugly! lol

Anonymous · Answer

I am not the best looking, so I try to to fix my flaws with my sense of fashion. To me dressing up is a state of art for me. Fashion is what I live for and is what I want to pursue as a future career. I may not have the looks, but I do have the mind and creativity to come up with something unique to make myself happy in what I've created.

Linnie1l0ve · Answer

if you look confident in your own skin you are confident

nicolmo1 · Answer

What makes you think girls try hard to look good. I don't try that hard. I dress nice because that's the way I was brought up and that's what my parents buy me.

Alpha93 · Answer

I like it when they dress up! What are you Complaining about?

Blaxican619 · Answer

Nope. I always prefered the natural look. A girls flaws I think are what make her unique

LaLa19Inu7 · Answer

Lol. If you are going to ask a question like this buddy...of course you'll get a big load of answers! haha..."Update: I'm not reading the answers anymore. stop answering.    3 days ago"...then don't ask the question. ;P ciao.  you cracked me up!

snowangle · Answer

It's more of a confidence thing. I'm more likely to make the first move on guys when I'm dressed up.

cupiecakes · Answer

Personally, I dress up and wear makepu and stuff because I like the way I look with nice clothes on, perfect hair etc. I'm not saying I need layers of makeup caked on my face to be beautiful, but it's like a whole new me when I get dolled up! AND it feels refreshing after I washed my face and took a nice, long shower.

adna101 · Answer

the reason why we try so hard to look good is  because guys like girls that look like supermodels and we have to compete to get your attention and sometimes we dress up nicely  because we want to we want to make a good first impression and sometimes the designer labels have nice things that we like so its not like we don't want to buy cheap things but it always nice to have something fancy

jnesss68 · Answer

are they trying really hard to look good and looking bad or are they trying really hard to look good and they do look good? if its the second you already know the answer.

ladyperez92 · Answer

I'm not one that dresses up real nice or wears a tone of makeup, but I do know that yes it is about competition deep down. It's like guys going to their friends and saying "my girlfriend is better than your girlfriend" (in whatever category)..  its the same with girls . Every girl loves attention, and from most guys if we look like girls that attract them (like playboy models or TV actresses) we attract more attention. The simplest way I can explain this to myself is that is just a game.

Anonymous · Answer

A girl who wants to look good is always a plus .  It shows she cares about looking good and she cares for her body .

sweet_18 · Answer

Well I don't dress up or wear makeup or do my hair most of the time...it's just a chore to me. Haha. I'm glad that you made this question. Thanks :)

shortie · Answer

Because the world demands that we do,just turn on the T.V or open a magazine

CindiluvsFriends · Answer

I voted B,but I'm not one of those girls .   I DON'T wear make-up,heels,etc.  I'm ME and if the guys don't like it,well they can keep walking:)

Winku · Answer

I'm not one of the girls who wear make up or dress up all the time . but what your saying Is hard to believe... !

upood · Answer

tell that to the guys who don't look at me in sweats but as soon as my hairs down they can't look away from me.

Betwyn · Answer

Who wants to look their worst?

Whatdoithink · Answer

I like to feel good about myself and I don't want to look like a boy.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't understand why what someone wears, should affect how confident they are. That doesn't make sense to me

Anonymous · Answer

We have to compete with the girls that look good naturally

cathysmith07 · Answer

To look more presentable and attractive. I don't think anyone wanted to look bad.

Anonymous · Answer

Many possibilites : 1.Fashion 2.Self satisfaction 3.Want attention 4.Feel more confident 5.Competition

ElijahCynicism · Answer

Well, MORE FOR ME, PAL.

Anonymous · Answer

I like girls like that they wanna look good for the guys and they get the attention certainly from me.

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