I like this post. I must say, I do like a guy to take how he presents himself into consideration. Does he need to be rocking the hottest labels? no. I don’t rock the hottest labels, I just can’t afford them. But I try very hard, even on my bad days, to make sure I’m presentable. It says something about your character and self-esteem. Dressing for success is key! And of course it’s up to a man to decide what he considers to be success.

I like a guy with a button down maybe a polo, even a nice shirt, it doesn’t have to be dressy, jeans are preferred but not too baggy, slacks are nice. And guys, we do look at the shoes! So I don’t care if you have on Jordan’s, Stacy Adams, Air Force One’s, keep those shoes clean. It does matter.

No, you do not have to look like you just stepped off of the pages of GQ magazine to catch my eye, but looking like you care about your appearance is important. Just the same as, men would not want a woman on their arm that looks like appearance is a low factor on her list of priorities, women (well at least THIS woman) feels the same way.

There isn’t anything wrong with growing your hair out but keeping it clean and trimmed may help with not looking like you need a bath. Alot of unkept facial hair and bummy clothing makes me think one would have some type of parasites on their person (who wants to get with that). I’m not into men who sports the latest fashions or make a big display on how much money they have because often times expensive clothing covers up personality flaws , chlildhood issues, insecurities, and such. A good smelling, well dressed, masculine man will forever and always have my attention.

Unfortunately in today’s time the Dolce & Gabbana outshines for some women, but a seasoned woman like myself prefers a man with personality and intelligence. The timbs and fitted hat doesn’t matter as long as he bathes, wears a nice cologne, and shaves every now and then just for his girl outshines the man in the Dolce & Gabbana. Cleanliness is next to Godliness, just as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Man, Kev, Let me break this one down, if I may. Although looks are important for a 1st impression, I highly doubt it would be that great of a hinderance in you having a girlfriend. If you rock the beard and a hoody, but your calendar is full then its all irrelevant. A woman might be reeled in by a man’s gucci shoes, but thats not what any healthy relationship should be based on.

I don’t give a s**t what someone wears. And, I also don’t give a s**t if they don’t shave. I laugh at boys/men that wear Dolce & Gabbana.

I can dig what you all are saying, but if Usher and your crush on the corner walked around like The Wolfman, would you approach him?

At some point, the “rough look” wears a little thin for some women, even those of us who aren’t superficial. Hoodies and Tims are fine for a 20 something, but when you are approaching your 30s, it’s time to evolve. I’m not suggesting you wear a suit, but find a style that represents who you are that doesn’t look like a teenager either. I have no desire to date a man who looks like he just stepped off the set of a rap video. Nice jeans, a belt to secure your pants above your behind, a decent pair of shoes, an African-centered t-shirt and a jacket that looks like it didn’t come from a sporting goods store is more than enough to impress me, no name brands needed.

We live in a society where men think that all they have to do to get a woman is say, “Hey ma, u sexi, holla.” Hygiene is ESSENTIAL to dating and shaving should not be optional. If you don’t want to shave, grow the beard and keep it trimmed. I would HATE to think what sort of article you would write if you dated a woman who thought shaving was optional.