Two things we’re fond of: 1) white jeans and 2) men. However, we’re also fond of both our high school cheerleading uniform and the present, and we’re not sure they belong together either. What do you think ladies? Is this one step too far? Don’t hear us wrong. We love a little metro. Give us the Sevens. Give us the skinny ties. But white jeans…let’s save those for ourselves and Don Johnson.
Many of you know that we are O-B-S-E-S-S-E-D with the Bert Show. Well, yesterday they did a bit on their favorite outfit for women, and guess what…it looks the Umbro lovin’ elaney male reader was right (let’s call him the UmBRO). According to a study the Bert Show found, 67% of men think women in gym clothes is the s-e-x-i-e-s-t style. While this is G-R-E-A-T for elaney, this is pretty much anti everything emum has ever said…And here’s the thing: we see ourselves in workout clothes, and we just don’t think we look cute. Can someone please explain?
1. The sexiest style: the gym look. 67 percent of guys polled said there’s nothing sexier than athletic clothes and minimal makeup. We won’t be trading our skinny jeans for baggy sweats anytime soon, but we’ll admit, it’s nice to hear that men like the ultra-relaxed look.
2. A close second: sexy secretary style. Mad Men-fashion devotees, you’re on to something. The guys polled confessed to going gaga for a no-nonsense, getting-down-to-business style: professional clothing, heels and natural makeup.
3. He hates high fashion. Only 15 percent of men said they dig a heavily-styled look, and almost two-thirds said they’re not into it. The reason they gave? Simple: it looks stupid. But another survey by My Celebrity Fashion put jeggings, Uggs and neon clothing at the top of the list of fashion trends men hate, so we’re not entirely convinced they’re grasping the concept of high fashion.
4. Less is not always more. Much to our surprise, not all guys love our sexy night-out style. In fact, about half of men think we overdress (is this because you have to wait for us while we get ready, guys?) And a fourth of guys claim they think the “night out” look is too revealing. We blame Gaga—we haven’t worn pants since “Poker Face.”
5. He loves you without makeup: The top-ranking looks (gym style and the professional look) both go easy on the makeup (even third place, the girly-girl look, required “natural hair and makeup”), and a full third of guys polled said they prefer you without any makeup at all, explaining that they thought it looked fake. Two-thirds of guys don’t mind a swipe of mascara here and there, but made it clear that heavy makeup looks trashy. So go ahead and bat your natural lashes at him!
“I like your blog, but I’m more into girls that wear Umbros.” – Male Reader (unprovoked)
We always think it’s interesting when men describe these “natural girls” they love, because wearing Umbros for most girls does not the natural look make. Sure, you may think Jessica Alba looks good in Umbros, but the average girl walking around does not need to be Granola-Girl-of-the-80s’d out in Umbros and Tevas. Does Jennifer Anniston look gorgeous in her white button downs and khakis, sure…but she also has a stylist, millions of dollars, and Botox. We get that no one wants to see drawn on eyebrows and women that can’t leave the house without a 2 hour overhaul, but careful what you wish for, because we haven’t seen a woman that should be wearing Umbros since gym class in the 90s. However, here’s your chance, fellas. It’s been well documented that elaney’s eparents have STRONGLY encouraged her to avoid black nail polish and certainly clothing items that “men don’t understand,” but we wanna know…what is it that you Umbro loving folks feel pushes the high maintenance women over the line? In other words, what are the clothes that “men don’t understand?”
Poll question: as much as you loved the fellas in frat shorts and Oakleys on spring days in Athens, how do you feel about Southern man style as you live through the mid to late twenties? elaney reader Hayward McEver thought he was rocking it on the golf course in his pleated khakies and pro shop neon green shirts, but GQ magazine had some different opinions when they recently made him over. So readers – what do you think? Do you like a little more of a metro look as the years pass by? Any what is it that has to go (khakies and cowboy boots) and what city boy looks do you like (Gucci loafers)?
We’ve seen these lists before, and they are usually really obvious things like “huge burlap sacks” and “large oversized sorority t-shirts that have chocolate milk stains and are 12 years old.” However, we recently came across a list from MSN that threw us some curve balls. Some of them we get (Harem pants, Uggs, Jumpsuits), but we were surprised by the following:
3. Headbands
He Says: “Why would anyone choose to actively look like Bjorn Borg?”
elaney Says: Hmm, get it, but on the right girl, these can be cute (unlike pigtails).
6. Leggings
He Says: “I am perplexed as to why women think it’s cool to dress like Cyndi Lauper. Do girls really want to have fun? I think they would have a lot more if they removed their leggings.”
elaney Says: “He Says” going for the really obvious sexual humor – hilarious, as usual.
8. Oversized Sunglasses
He Says: “You look like a human-size praying mantis walking towards me.”
elaney Says: Surely this doesn’t refer to Tom Fords.
10. Fringed Detailing
He Says: “Now I am just thinking about Russell Crowe again, gah.”
elaney Says: We didn’t even knew men knew how to verbalize “Fringe detailing,” let alone not like it.
What do you think? Men, do you agree? Women, are you surprised?
As a woman, you probably understand the allure of the verbal process. Maybe you don’t want everyone to know everything about you, but gosh if it doesn’t feel good. How is it that men can keep everything to themselves when women just want to share, share, share? Well, turns out there’s a biological reason. When women are under stress, their bodies release oxytocin (street name: the love hormone) that provides a calming, maternal, motherly effect that makes it easier for you to bond with other people. Estrogen enhances the effect. Men release the hormone too, but testosterone negates the effects. So interesting that socialization would follow that trend and it’s more acceptable for women to be emotional than men. For more, read the whole WSJ article here.
Our insider news: Apparently, Jason picks one girl. Dates her for two months, and then changes his mind and goes back to the other girl. Apparently the first girl and Jason filmed an after the final rose and then once he dumped her, they decided to film a second after the final rose with the other girl! This is going to be sooooo juicy!! We knew Jason seemed too good to be true. There are spoilers all over the internet, but we are trying to wait until Monday!!
