Prepping Your Man to become GQ Material

So here’s the deal. You are all dressed up in your sparkling dinner dress, your hair is perfect, your makeup, flawless. You walk out of your room to get your shoes, only to find Fashion Disaster dressed in the same old polo shirt that’s more than worn out. His choice of colours — makes you wonder if nobody told you that you were really going to dinner with the Teletubbies.

It’s important to realise that if you want your man to dress sharp, being subtle is key. With a few exceptions, most men have larger than life egos, and the way to getting them to do something is not to tell them, but rather, suggest.

Clothes Make the Man

A little insight: not all men are dull when it comes to fashion. Watch his eyes as they dart around the clothes store. Chances are, his inner fashion sense will be kicking and he will be eyeing something that looks good to him. He might feel a little unconfident trying something that he feels is out of his league, and therefore avoid going anywhere near his target item. It is your job as his partner to help him feel comfortable with experimenting and finding his style. Always remember that criticism never brings happiness, no matter how well intended you think it is.

“Honey, you look great in that slim fit shirt!”

Never criticise. Not his style, not his wardrobe. That is the one thing you could do to banish him to the Neverland of fashion. Instead, suggest that he would look good in a suit; perhaps a pair of really good-looking jeans will make him look sexier. Compliments do wonders when used wisely. Be careful not to throw in so many compliments that it becomes almost manipulative. Then again, you know him better, and you should know what works best.

“How about this pair of right here?”

When you go shopping and he picks a grubby T-shirt, it’s always a good idea to avoid giving negative comments. Try suggesting that some other item of clothing would look better on him instead. Use the power of implicit suggestion: “This looks pretty good, but I wonder how good you’ll look in that suit right there…”, then wait for a response. You’ll probably be able to get him to try it on. When he does, commence with Operation Compliment.

I’m Sexy and I Know It

The thing about men is they usually don’t know until someone tells them. Well, most men anyway. When your man realises that however, there will be no stopping him. The best way to get him aware of his attractiveness is feedback from not only yourself, but also others. Make him aware of the compliments that you’re getting from friends when he is all kitted out in his slick, pinstripe suit – that will boost his confidence (and probably his ego) in his new-found style. Now, watch him beat you at clothes shopping.

Conclusion

Never criticise. Remember that he will not change overnight, be patient and persistent, but never nag. He will need some time fitting in those new shoes. Compliments, and a few suggestions will go a long way.

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