What a girl wants
Tab Fashion reveals what girls really think of guys’ clothes
We asked a selection Bristol’s female students which items of men’s clothing turned them on and off. Read on for the results…
The ladies said YES to:
Smart clothes: it seems that the girls can’t resist a tailored coat and a sophisticated shoe – peacoats, brogues and chelsea boots were all popular.
Backpacks: several girls had a soft spot for the backpack, which mixes practicality with an air of nonchalant cool.
Snapbacks: these proved to be a controversial topic on campus, but most agreed that on the right guy, it can work. Also acceptable if covering shit hair.
Knitwear: a nice jumper goes a long way. Several girls stated their preference for it to be worn with nothing underneath (cheeky!).
Well-fitting jeans: not too baggy, not too skinny – and one female student admitted to liking the ‘sneak preview’ given when just the right amount of boxer is on display.
The ladies said NO to:
Anything ‘outdoorsy’: despite Bristol’s hilliness and unpredictable weather, walking boots, fleeces and kagools were definite no-no’s.
Cuffed trackies: perhaps acceptable in the comfort of your own home, but not to be worn to lectures.
Parkas with unnecessarily large, fluffy hoods: said hoods never seem to serve practical purposes, but encourage the wearer to walk with a certain swagger, hands thrust deep into coat pockets. Girls do not think this looks cool.
Anything blazoned with the words ‘Hollister’ or ‘Abercrombie & Fitch’ : according to the girls, those brands should remain firmly in your schoolboy past. Particularly awful in this respect is the gilet.
Jeans that look like your mum bought them: need we say more?
COMING SOON: the boys get a chance to voice their opinions on what the girls are wearing.