what attracts you first?

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Originally Posted by Alexander III

Anyone can have beautiful clothes, but the mark of distinction is in knowing how to wear them, and that only a few are able to do.

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Good point.

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Originally Posted by Alexander III

Anyone can have beautiful clothes, but the mark of distinction is in knowing how to wear them, and that only a few are able to do.

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I envy those guys who can style up a t-shirt and jeans, as I am among the opposite class of men who can look frumpy in a nice suit.

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Originally Posted by Calidore

I envy those guys who can style up a t-shirt and jeans, as I am among the opposite class of men who can look frumpy in a nice suit.

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Nobody ever looked stylish in a t-shirt and jeans except to someone else wearing a t-shirt and jeans.

Okay, I have a list. I've left out a couple of entries that won't be part of an initial impression, such as

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Originally Posted by OrphanPip

Functional genitalia.

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...and renamed a couple others to be more inclusive, thus trimming it a bit more. As it turns out, I've ended up with 16 each of tangibles (physical stuff) and intangibles (mental/psychological stuff).

I'll post the list here first, in case anyone want to make additions or clean-up suggestions. And remember, it was a woman who first mentioned breasts.

TANGIBLES

Build (slim/petite/burly/zaftig/etc.)
Breasts
Butt
Height
Body in general
Lips
Eyes
Face in general
Hair
Voice
Complexion (light/dark skin tone)
Hygiene
Grooming
Graceful movement
Clothing
Scent

INTANGIBLES

Confidence
Arrogance/conceit
Aura of untouchability
Intelligence
Kindness
Humor
Quiet
Innocence
Nerdiness
Easygoing
Crazy
Cutesy
Similar interests
Chemistry
Tolerance of others' quirks
Enjoys alcohol

So, anything goes...

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Originally Posted by Emil Miller

Nobody ever looked stylish in a t-shirt and jeans except to someone else wearing a t-shirt and jeans.

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It's cool how you can read the minds of everybody. I wish I could do that.

Nobody ever looked stylish in a t-shirt and jeans except to someone else wearing a t-shirt and jeans.

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/...7110941_00.jpg

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/...ilynMonroe.jpg

Sometimes the jeans are even "optional".

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/...an-347x520.jpg

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^Paul Newman and James Dean are the two that popped into my head as well, they looked their best in jeans and a t-shirt (well, if we exclude wearing nothing at all from the list).

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Originally Posted by Calidore

I'll volunteer for that. I think it's time for a poll anyway. Is there a way to do a "check all that apply" poll rather than a "pick one"?

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Yes there is, I don't make threads very often and when I do I usually screw up on the polls, but I've seen it before so it can be done. Must be an option somewhere.

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Originally Posted by Calidore

Okay, I have a list. I've left out a couple of entries that won't be part of an initial impression, such as

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Not part of the initial impression? There are places where that particular feature will be ascertained before, if ever, names are even exchanged.

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Originally Posted by Emil Miller

Nobody ever looked stylish in a t-shirt and jeans except to someone else wearing a t-shirt and jeans.

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haha I agree, unless your name is James Dean of course...

Edit: just noticed St.lukes and Juniper said the same thing, funny how we all thought of James Dean there.

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Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandis

It's cool how you can read the minds of everybody. I wish I could do that.

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Pay attention to what others do and say and in due course you too will be able to do so.

I think the point Emil was making is that unless you have a beautiful body, you will look bad in a t-shirt and jeans, for people who don't look like james Dean or Paul Newman suits are more forgiving because if they are well cut, they enhance one's physique - the artificial physic created by a well cut sport coat or suit or blazer is often more beautiful in my opinion than a natural beautiful physic.


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Originally Posted by JuniperWoolf

^Paul Newman and James Dean are the two that popped into my head as well, they looked their best in jeans and a t-shirt

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It's Marlon Brando not Paul Newman but yes when I think of 'cool' and jeans and t-shirt I think of them.

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Originally Posted by Alexander III

I think the point Emil was making is that unless you have a beautiful body, you will look bad in a t-shirt and jeans, for people who don't look like james Dean or Paul Newman suits are more forgiving because if they are well cut, they enhance one's physique - the artificial physic created by a well cut sport coat or suit or blazer is often more beautiful in my opinion than a natural beautiful physic.

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Point taken.


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Originally Posted by Patrick_Bateman

It's Marlon Brando not Paul Newman but yes when I think of 'cool' and jeans and t-shirt I think of them.

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Oh. Damn thumbnails. Well, add Paul Newman to the list of people who look good in jeans and a t-shirt.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/PAUL-NEWMAN-H...Ocw~~60_39.JPG