Can clothes and grooming make up for other deficiencies?

[benos4752]

Girls, would you overlook a guy being a little overweight, but working on it, if they dress well and generally take care of themselves?

Or, to put it another way; all else being equal (personality, education, income, etc) would you prefer a guy who was fit/skinny/etc (nice body) but dressed like a complete slob (ill-fitting, old, stained, torn, or etc clothes), has bad skin, etc...just generally don't take care of themselves and their appearance or a guy with a little bit of a gut or a "soft" appearance (but not Biggest Loser or anything even remotely like that) but who has nice, classy, stylish clothes and who takes the time to take good care of their hair, nails, skin, etc?

[kheserthorpe]

It helps but not nearly as much as being in shape.

If the in shape guy has terrible hygiene that's probably a deal dealer, but that doesn't mean dressing well makes up for being out of shape.

It's like asking if a girl who is fat but with great hair if that makes up for it.

Great hair is good.

Dressing well is good. Keep doing it. And keep up the getting in shape.

[emzy-89]

if a guy is well dressed and groomed I'd look twice, there are many things that override being a little chubby, as long as the guy is willing to overlook a few things in girls too, we all have our flaws.

[nermalinda]

Being a little chubby is not that big a deal. Good grooming plus good personality are more important. A guy can be hot, but if he looks like a slob and acts like a jerk, it's a no go.

[Jager66]

i dunno.. I know some fairly slobby jerkish guys who absolutely crush p****.

[fragrance]

you know its a good question...we all have certain criteria when choosing a guy...and we all can't get a perfect guy...so its up to you where you will make compromises. I rATHER BE WITH SUM1 who is smart, classy and funny than muscular, dumb and shallow. It depends from person to person and what their tastes are. but never make looks a priority over them making you happy :)

[Anonymous]

nope your flaws will come out eventually... but why do they have to be flaws in the first place? don't hide who you are, embrace every part of yourself:)

[Anonymous]

Would the guy be willing to do the same? Or does he want a size 4 girl to overlook his lack of fitness?

[benos4752]

I can't speak for the entire male population, but I would. I've dated all different types of girls.

I'm just wondering because I have recently started taking much more care in my dress, and the other day on the bus, I noticed a couple different really cute girls,dressed to the nines, checking me out. That's never happened before. The only new thing was the clothes (and my posture was good too) and it got me thinking.

[Opinion Owner]

Looking nice and well put together makes people look more attractive, for sure. But it can spoil quickly if they attitude is sloppy and sour ;)