Guys listen up! A few tips on how to dress for the opposite sex

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Calling all the men out there. Are you tired of being single? Is it the case that no matter how many times you turn on that charm you’re still riding solo? Now it might simply be the case that a) you aren’t very nice or b) you have some other personality turn off (as opposed to turn on, if you pardon the pun). But have you ever stopped to think that your clothes may be an important determiner for attracting the opposite sex? 

Personally, I’ve never been a fan of men who try so hard to look stylish it hurts. Quite frankly, it completely defies the whole point: would I want to go out with someone who had clearly spent more time in the mirror than me? No thank you. But, on the other hand, a guy who has just thrown on a pair of jeans and t-shirt in the hope of finding love wouldn’t go much further either. With this is mind, here are seven magic tips for looking amorously stylish….

An ironed shirt. Yes. Take note of the word ‘ironed’. Fair enough, you’re busy and have a list of other things to do. But come on now, if you’re hoping to find love then an ironed shirt is a MUST. It shows that you have taken pride and time in your appearance – what women love.

Iron out those creases - or risk us creasing up with laughter

No over-patterned/polka dot/flowery shirts. Perhaps this is a personal preference, but if a guy is wearing a shirt so ‘arty’ that it would look better framed and put up on my living-room wall, then it would have to be a no.

Polished or (at the very least) clean shoes. It doesn’t matter how expensive those shoes are or what brand they’re from, if there’s traces of dirt on them then sadly they are no better than a pair of battered old pumps.

Be sure to invest in some good shoe polish

A good wallet. There are some guys who don’t even own a wallet, preferring to stuff their money into their back pocket. Fine, until it comes to paying for drinks: watching you wiggle around desperately trying to find that tenner isn’t ideal.

A proper jacket. A good coat isn’t just for attracting the ladies - it's a wardrobe essential generally speaking! Long trench coats are great or a plain black one if you’re feeling less adventurous. Essentially something that flatters your stature – so not that blue mac you bought for a sixth form camping trip.

Who says trench coats have to mean Sherlock Holmes?
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Trousers that actually fit. Let’s get this straight: overly tight trousers look wrong. They look like you’ve borrowed them off your younger brother or they’ve shrunken in the wash. Similarly, length. A fraction too short and beware the ‘ankle bashers’ look.

And finally, when it comes to Christmas jumpers….. A snowman on your chest attracts toddlers not ladies, so go for a festive pattern that is stylish as opposed to cringe worthy.

Sorry Mr Darcy! No matter how handsome you may be, that jumper does you no favours