There are some things women love to wear but men will always hate. Why do we keep wearing them then and risk sartorial dealbreakers? Some clothes we will never agree to like and the reasons why run deeper than you might expect.

It really boils down to the things we look for in a mate – physical strenth, health and general well being. This is why the best date outfits should flatter your shape and show off your best assets. When we dress to impress on a date, we should ensure that the more controversial items in our wardrobes stay there. Though personal style is important, think universal. The fashion magazines might love it, your friends might love it, but he will detest it.

Too much perhaps?

What Women Love:

- Wedges
A wedge heel is a Summer staple for a lot of women. They add height and are the comfortable option with a less intimidating heel like the stiletto. The man’s verdict, “They make your feet look like blocks of concrete”. A wedge can be a clumpy look and take away the gracefulness of movement sometimes. There is something about the tilt of a stiletto that makes you stand a certain way. You stand straighter and your body is altered into a more “pert” position – you’re ready to mate and this is why it’s the preferred shoe choice.

- Jumpsuits
Love jumpsuits. Practical yet stylish, they are an asset to my wardrobe. The bad news…men hate them. Though men aren’t totally turned off by androgyny (a sexy over-sized shirt always goes down well), a jumpsuit does everything to hide your best features. Your curves are hidden and he says, “Why are you wearing overalls?”.

- Horizontal Stripes
Breton stripes are one of the tell tale signs that Spring is on the way. Sailor-inspired tops, dresses and everything else hit shop windows as soon as February is out of the way. And for me, they are the epitome of Parisian chic. If I were to holiday in the South of France every Spring, there would be breton stripes everywhere. The problem with them though, comes when they are in dresses rather than tops. Horizontal stripes not only add the illusion that you appear wider than what you actually are but they hide your best features and maybe make you look “like a sea snake”.

What will he love?
The more quirky elements of your wardrobe you should look to introducing later. He might really appreciate your personal sense of style. What’s really going to hook him to begin with though, is an outfit that shows him you are the ideal. So, what should you wear on a date? Avoid really short skirts and dressing too provocatively. You don’t want to put it all on show. There’s nothing to tease him with here.

A well cut low neck line (not too low!) is sexy and feminine and elongates the upper body. The same goes for hemline. Don’t be afraid to go short just don’t overdo it. Believe it or not a very short skirt can truncate your shape and make you look stumpy. If your hemline sits on the widest part of your leg (high end of thigh), you look shorter and wider. I’ve found that 4 inches above the knee is perfect. I’ll leave you with one final interesting thought. Shoulders. Yes shoulders. Apparently, exposing your shoulders is inherently sexy. Why? Because it makes men think of boobs. Typical.