10 Clothing Items That Will Immediately Get You Shut Down by Stylish Women

Make a great first impression and stay away from these terrible garments.

May 21, 2014
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Stylish women aren't particularly easy to date, but it isn't impossible to at least get their attention. You just have to play your cards right. Our suggestion? Start by staying away from a few garments that make them (and probably the general female population) cringe.

You don't have to be stepping out in A+ 'fits all the time, but it'll definitely help to leave things like flips flops and capris at the store. Physical attributes may not be the be all end all of things—there's intelligence and personality as well—but you should try to put your best foot forward if you hope to impress that special someone, and keep the following away at all costs. Here are 10 Clothing Items That Will Immediately Get You Shut Down by Stylish Women. You've been warned.

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Shirts with five buttons open

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Why would you ever think we'd be attracted to the flew-to-Vegas-to-pop-overpriced-and-severely-cut-Molly look? There's no reason why your shirt should be unbottoned to the point the world can see down to your navel. This shows way too much of the things women are not interested in: excessive taco meat, little chest pimples, and the occasional man boob. No matter how good you think it looks, this is all that comes to mind: 

And this is the reaction women have: 

Lame slogan tees

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The truth? You set yourself up for failure by wearing these horrible slogan tees. They give off the vibe that you're very into your self-proclaimed wittiness but instead you might be some 40-year-old who lives in his mom's basement and knows obscure ancillary characters in the Star Wars universe. Or you're a douchebag who thinks women are simple enough to obey a T-shirt's command.

Suit jackets that are way too small

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Some men think that suit jackets that are three sizes too small are great because they can flex (literally). It's correct that a fitted look on a jacket is better than swimming in a blazer. But the truth is, when women are staring at you on the subway when you're going super-slim, they're not actually checking you out. They just want to see your jacket rip and dodge any buttons that fly off. Sorry not sorry. 

Deep V-neck shirts

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V-neck tees are a few inches away from being shirts with five buttons open. If your V, U, or scoop neck is dipping below nipple levels, then you get the same reaction:

Cargo shorts

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Because women aren't interested in dating their dads. That and not everyone can be Leonardo di Caprio. 

Logos on everything

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Women don't always need to know that is is Ralph tho. Braggadocio won't get you far, and will most likely signify that you're just out here trynna boast about your dollars instead of something more substantial.

Really skinny sweatpants

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There's a clear difference between slim/tailored sweatpants and leggings. You're definitely chartering into the latter if a chick says you have "thunder thighs" or comments on which way your flag is hanging. Sweatpants are dope, but do not cop a pair that can exhibit things that you need to keep to yourself.

Flip flops

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If there isn't a beach within a 10-mile radius, you need stay away from flip flops because women don't want to see your jacked feet. Plus, this sad excuse for footwear says you don't care about life.

Capris

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Rocking a pair of capri pants will make you look like a sex tourist on the prowl. You never want to pair something that goes naturally with an Affliction T-shirt. Trust us, you don't want to come off as that guy, and if you need more reasons than that, well, not sure we can help you.

Unintentionally frayed jeans

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Frayed hems can be dope, but not when it looks a dog chewed them up, or you've been stepping on your 40-length jeans, which have collected all the dirt from the streets and mucked up your home. You really think we would fuck with that? Leave this mistake to the frat bros who are more concerned with returning a used keg than treating a lady right.

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