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Who Do You Dress To Impress?

Who Do You Dress To Impress?

Women comment on how they dress

Everyone dresses for someone: It could be your fashionista girlfriends or the guy in the next office. Here, seven women show off their personal styles and explain whether they dress for men, women--or themselves

* Clothes have a big impact on my self-esteem. When I'm well put-together, I feel powerful and strong. That confidence gives me a desirable, sexy glow that men really respond to. For me, dressing for guys isn't about squeezing myself into revealing outfits. It's about feeling good in my skin and having men appreciate that. For a recent date, I dressed casually in low-cut Gap jeans, a fitted camouflage top, and a belt with a silver buckle. The outfit showed off my toned waist and slim hips, and I felt great. When my date came to the door, he stood still for a minute and looked me up and down. Then he said, "Just give me a minute to take you in." My confidence skyrocketed. I never feel pressure to wear designer labels, because, unlike women, men aren't label-conscious. Most men are attracted to a woman--or not--based on her overall look and her self-assuredness. I like to mix modern, minimalist looks from small urban designers with classic basics from the Gap and Maxstudio.com. I also wear lots of pretty, fitted dresses and capri pants with sweater sets. I never dress as if I'm someone I'm not. I've found that my style makes many men want to get to know me in a more profound way - and let them see that I'm witty and engaging.

"I aim to get a reaction from women--appreciation or envy."

* I love to be fashionable, and other women recognize that. My fun, hip sense of style emerged in college, when I realized that clothes are just another way of communicating. When I dress, I aim to get a reaction from women--whether it's appreciation or envy. I feel most attractive in halter tops and skirts.

A recent ex--whose fashion sense began and ended at the Gap--objected to my some of my bolder outfits. But I explained that my look is about exuding confidence. For example, I own a pair of cream and red high-heel bowling shoes. They are very funky, not at all like the classic stilettos men find so alluring. Every woman I meet compliments my shoes, but my male friends find them just plain odd.

It's harder to get women to notice your style. They're not aroused by a glimpse of thigh; they care more about the fabric, the cut, the color. Dressing for women is like dressing for myself.

"Guys like it when a woman shows some leg."

* I like to think I always look "bam!" I love to dress up, and 90 percent of the time, I do it for men. I'm single, and it's a no-brainer that sexy clothing attracts them. Guys appreciate it when a woman shows some leg, and my legs go on for days. I always wear items that accentuate my gym-toned body, like dresses with slits up the sides and sexy stilettos. But don't get me wrong: I don't wear hoochie-mama clothing. In fact, once I meet man and we make a date, I dress casually sexy, in a pair of Levi's, a cute halter top, and heels.

I'm sure some women are jealous of my style. I've noticed them look me over and then cut their eyes away. A lot of people think I'm a model, because I'm tall and slim. Once, I was stopped on the street and photographed for a newspaper's style story. I was wearing dark shades and a black spandex dress I sewed myself; I was the epitome of cool.

The only drawback to the way I dress is that though plenty of men approach me, many are surprised to find that I'm also quite intelligent. But I have never felt misrepresented--the men who are secure enough to keep talking to me are the only ones I'm interested in, anyway.

"I want to be visible next to my girlfriends."

* I dress to impress my trendy, fashion-conscious female friends. My friend Jenny has been my fashion guru for years--ever since one of our friends hosted a "purge-n-swap." A group of us got together and traded clothes we no longer wanted for items we liked better. One woman held up a frumpy oxford shirt and dark blue slacks and said, "This looks like Sophfronia." My heart sank, because I knew it was true: My style was dull. I turned to Jenny and said, "I want to dress dangerously."

From that day on, I started shopping for tighter, brighter clothes at high-end department stores and hip boutiques. For basics, I go to inexpensive stores. When choosing an outfit, I consider what my girlfriends would think of it. I want them to see how far I've come--and I also want to be visible next to them. I like impressing them with my new Diane von Furstenberg tank dress and my well-fitting Frankie B. pants.

My husband appreciates my clothing, too, but all he sees is his attractive, stylish wife. He doesn't notice the details, like the designer labels or the way I incorporate the season's hottest looks into my existing wardrobe. My friends do. In fact, one of my friends recently told me that I always look stunning. It was the best compliment.

"Men react positively to a woman who carries herself with confidence."

* Working with a mostly male staff influences my style decisions. To come across as capable, I need to wear appropriate business attire. If I showed up at the office wearing a casual, trendy look from XOXO, I wouldn't be taken seriously. Luckily, my style is perfectly suited to this environment--I prefer conservative, feminine clothes. I shop for fitted suits from VictorVictoria or Valentino in businesslike black, gray, or pinstripes; underneath, I wear cute, modern tops from Chloe or Iceberg. But I do like to distinguish myself in subtle ways. For example, I wear sophisticated, two-inch Gucci pumps rather than the lower-heel shoes most women in my office wear. But I'd never wear open-toe shoes or stilettos. The way I dress not only helps me fit in, it makes me feel attractive. And that confidence gives me a stronger presence in the office.

Looking good gives me an assertive attitude in my social life, as well. When I'm out with friends on weekends, I don't dress down. I recently met a few girlfriends for brunch at an upscale restaurant. At first, the maitre d' turned my casually dressed friend away--she was wearing Dolce & Gabbana jeans and a tight tee from Roberto Cavalli. But when I approached him seconds later, in a classic Luca Luca dress and with my head held high, he immediately led us to a table. In all circumstances, men react positively to a woman who carries herself with grace and confidence--and my clothes reflect that mentality.

"Women use fashion details to judge you more than men do."

* I want to come across to my female friends and coworkers as someone creative and thoughtful with modern, stylish sensibilities. Women use fashion details to judge you on those things more than men do, so I dress for them. Every day, my clothes represent me on the job: I work in advertising, and it's extremely important to be in touch with trends. Recently, a female executive in my company told me my style reminded her of Prada's latest collection--it was a huge compliment.

I've been dressing with women in mind since my teenage years, when I tried to conform to my girlfriends' standards. I've since developed my own style, and I now shop mostly in avant-garde boutiques for edgy items, like skirts with mesh-covered slits and V-neck tulle tops. I pair cool pieces like these with basics, like H&M denim pants and skirts from Benetton.

It's frustrating that most men don't understand women's style. I recently went to a party in a charcoal-colored asymmetrical sweater from Kalinka, a small New York designer. To me, it said that I was a cool, sophisticated risk-taker. I got at least half a dozen compliments from the women there, and my outfit was the topic of many conversations. But all the men saw was a shapeless top. Luckily, my boyfriend loves me no matter what I wear, so I never shy away from outfits that express my personality.

"My style makes me feel sexy and unique."

* I take other people's opinions into consideration only to make sure I'm appropriately dressed for events. For example, I wouldn't wear a skimpy halter to a wedding. My more fashion-conscious friends--who wear mostly D&G and Donna Karan--tease me for wearing a hodgepodge of mismatched styles, but they also know I don't dress to impress them. I dress to please me.

I wear whatever makes me feel beautiful--and is in my closet--on a given day. If I'm feeling creative, I'll pair my black leather skirt by GUESS? with a blue bargain-store top and my black and brown-striped Betsey Johnson heels. On other days, though, I feel most attractive in a pair of jeans and a cotton tee.

I don't dress to turn men on. I learned not to worry about their opinions at an early age: I've been 5'11" (180cm) since I was 14, and I used to be embarrassed by my height. Now, I embrace my body by wearing fitted clothing and sky-high heels. My style makes me feel sexy and unique--and that's what's important.

Unknown words:
impact - сильное воздействие; влияние
glow - свет, отблеск
to squeeze - втискивать, впихивать
revealing - открытый (об одежде)
outfit - одежда, наряд
date - свидание
buckle - пряжка
to skyrocket - подниматься резко, подскакивать
overall - общий
fitted - облегающий
engaging - привлекательный, очаровательный
halter top - блуза на бретелях
to exude - проступать сквозь поры
funky - броский, вызывающий; клевый, обалденный
stilettos - высокие и тонкие каблуки, "шпильки"
alluring - привлекательный, соблазнительный
odd - необычный, странный, эксцентричный
thigh - бедро
no-brainer - очень простой, очевидный
slit - разрез (на юбке)
epitome - изображение в миниатюре
to purge - очищать
to swap - менять, обменивать
to trade - обменивать(ся)
frumpy - старомодный, плохо одетый
high-end - высококачественный; высокого класса
attire - одеяние, наряд, платье
pinstripe - тонкая (светлая) полоска ( на материи )
subtle - неуловимый, тонкий; едва различимый
pump - туфля-лодочка ( обычно - на высоком каблуке )
assertive - позитивный, положительный
upscale - выше среднего уровня; высококачественный
tee = T-short - футболка
to conform - соответствовать
edgy - модный, новомодный
skimpy - слишком маленький,
hodge-podge - мешанина, смесь, всякая всячина
to turn on - заводить, возбуждать
to embrace - принимать

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