Ok, if the guy in your life is anything like mine, he'll say how much he haaaaatttteeeessss to shop, HOWEVER once you get him out there---he's almost as bad as you! For you, for him, he just wants to shop.
So now that you have him out to shop, how do you shop FOR him?
Regardless of whether you're trying to tweak his style ;) or he already has great style and he just needs some new things, it is such a challenge most of the time. And for many reasons, lol. Guys are less vocal a lot of times when it comes to clothes.. you know "yeah, it's fine" or "sure, I like it" or my favorite (no, sometimes it really is!!) "ok whatever you think". So. You will, of course, have to know your guy--verbal, physical cues. And go from there.
Now what I recommend for those that are new to this shopping together thing and/or want to tread lightly as to hurting feelings....go to one of those stores that focuses on the shopper. Has almost a persona-shopper situation happening. (disclaimer: I used to work at a store like this, so I'm speaking from experience. I could tell you stories for DAYS! But I digress.... a lot of times I would pull something for someone that they never never ever would have looked at twice...because a) I know what I'm doing b) it was my job to know the clothes & c) I live to shop!!)
Whew, sorry for the rant =)
Sometimes it takes baby steps... for example, you hate his jeans, like Bethenny does Jason's in "Bethenny Ever After" (I tried to find a video clip... couldn't! sad day) So maybe your guys are something like...
And you want him in something like...
(and i wouldn't mind if DB came with the jeans!! :) )
It will probably take a few steps... start with a lower waist, immediately... and maybe a slight color change. Either buy those, or just let him try them on with her normal shirts. PS--this shopping trip could take a while...!
Next add some sanding, whiskering, a little destruction... any details at all, but again, start small!! Oh, and the whole time, tailor the fit to what you rather see him in.. slimmer, bootcut, straight leg, whatever~
Finally...once he's comfortable, add some with all of the above, but that have fabulous pockets! Easiest way: match to shirts and accessories you have already picked out. make him put them on. ta-da! From gross dad jeans, to DB style!
Once you get your dude in clothes that look right, PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE! Kiss him, tell him how handsome he is.. you know, like you would a puppy or a child :) :) :)
So now that you have him out to shop, how do you shop FOR him?
Regardless of whether you're trying to tweak his style ;) or he already has great style and he just needs some new things, it is such a challenge most of the time. And for many reasons, lol. Guys are less vocal a lot of times when it comes to clothes.. you know "yeah, it's fine" or "sure, I like it" or my favorite (no, sometimes it really is!!) "ok whatever you think". So. You will, of course, have to know your guy--verbal, physical cues. And go from there.
Now what I recommend for those that are new to this shopping together thing and/or want to tread lightly as to hurting feelings....go to one of those stores that focuses on the shopper. Has almost a persona-shopper situation happening. (disclaimer: I used to work at a store like this, so I'm speaking from experience. I could tell you stories for DAYS! But I digress.... a lot of times I would pull something for someone that they never never ever would have looked at twice...because a) I know what I'm doing b) it was my job to know the clothes & c) I live to shop!!)
Whew, sorry for the rant =)
Sometimes it takes baby steps... for example, you hate his jeans, like Bethenny does Jason's in "Bethenny Ever After" (I tried to find a video clip... couldn't! sad day) So maybe your guys are something like...
 |
| OMG pleated hideous jeans?! please.stop. Pleats on men are NEVER good! |
It will probably take a few steps... start with a lower waist, immediately... and maybe a slight color change. Either buy those, or just let him try them on with her normal shirts. PS--this shopping trip could take a while...!
Next add some sanding, whiskering, a little destruction... any details at all, but again, start small!! Oh, and the whole time, tailor the fit to what you rather see him in.. slimmer, bootcut, straight leg, whatever~
Finally...once he's comfortable, add some with all of the above, but that have fabulous pockets! Easiest way: match to shirts and accessories you have already picked out. make him put them on. ta-da! From gross dad jeans, to DB style!
Once you get your dude in clothes that look right, PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE! Kiss him, tell him how handsome he is.. you know, like you would a puppy or a child :) :) :)
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