Ever wondered how guys choose their outfits in the morning? Do they have a style and stick to it? For us girls, it can take middle school, high school, and college to come close to defining our style. But do guys face the same problem? Well, here is a quick ASU fashion lowdown on specific Men’s style, what guys love to see on girls, and what we love to see on them!
THE PREP
Name: Chris Garner ‘12
Q: How do you define your style?
A: I think I have a pretty well rounded style. I love wearing khakis and a polo and doing the “frat” look, then I also don’t mind wearing a t-shirt and keeping it simple. You’ll see me dressed up one day and then in sweats the next. For me it’s how I feel each day that determines my style.
Q: What is your favorite thing to see on a girl?
A: They don’t have to wear anything fancy to impress me. Seeing a girl in jeans and a shirt is good with me. My favorite look for a girl is the athletic look though; leggings or just workout clothes will make my head turn.
What girls want to see on the preppy guy: Girls love a preppy guy in Polo shirts, button-ups, and khakis. It’s all about looking like slick and southern. Throw on a bow tie or some croakies, and this look will reach perfection. We like him to be kickin’ it in Wallabies or Sperry topsiders and looking sharp in brands like Vineyard Vines and Southern Tide.
THE MUSICIAN/ARTIST
Name: Jared Auten ‘12
Q: How do you define your style?
A: Well, if I musthazard a definition, I would say my style is alternative to some degree. “Comfort-ability” is also important to me. I’m not choosy when it comes to picking out what clothes to wear. Most mornings I just pick my jeans up from the floor and grab any shirt from my dresser.
Q: What is your favorite thing to see on a girl?
A: In terms of style, I guess I like girls with that sort of Boho-artsy look, though not affectedly so. I think it’s attractive when a girl dresses well, so long as she isn’t the type to invest an excessive amount of energy into her appearance — I feellike girls of that sort generally aren’t very interesting to talk to.
What girls want to see on an artsy/musical guy: Other than their cool and collected personality, we want these guys to be comfortable with an edge. We like artsy/musician men to wear fitted clothing, (but not too fitted if you know what I mean), and have an effortless “just rolled out of the bed” style but somehow still put together. Style influences could include Urban Outfitters to the local thrift store. Bonus points added for glasses, messier hair, vintage clothing and wearing clothes that a girlfriend could potentially borrow.
THE STUDious
Name: Evan Rankin ‘13
Q: How do you define your style?
A: Clean cut and casual
Q: What is your favorite thing to see on a girl?
A: Keds or low top Chuck Taylors
What girls want to see on the intellectual guy:When looking for the intellectual type, us girls like to see your smarts in your style! Thick-rimmed glasses and fitted dark jeans are always a good option. We also love to see patterned sweaters, button up shirts, and canvas shoes. We want you to put the “stud” in studious!
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THE ATHLETE
Name:Derek Brown ‘12
(Sport:Baseball)
Q: How do you define your style?
A: I’m definitely a laid back kind of guy. I like to be comfortable wherever I am, whether that’s hanging out at the house or going out with my friends. I have what you would call a more modern style. Khaki pants or Khaki shorts and a polo, or jeans and a t-shirt. I wear pretty much anything.
Q: What is your favorite thing to see on a girl?
A: I am a big fan of a girl in jeans and boots or flats. I like dressy tops with skirts and accessories too.
What girls want to see on the athletic guy: One of the best things about athletes on App State’s campus is that they are totally comfortable wearing jeans and a t-shirt or athletic shorts, which can definitely be refreshing when surrounded by the frat type 24/7. Girls love the fact that athletes don’t mind wearing sweatpants to class and aren’t seen sporting croakies and a button-up everyday. Keep up the comfortable look…we are digging it!
THE MOUNTAIN MAN
Name: Blakely Terral ‘14
Q: How doyou define your style?
A: Lazy.I just wear whatever is clean. I also wear a lot of dull, earthy tones.
Q: What is your favorite thing to seeon a girl?
A: Variety is key. I like girls who wear long skirts and flower dresses in earthy tones. I don’t like girls who wear super bright and flashy clothes.
What girls want to see on the mountain man: We know these guys are more into saving the planet than what they’re wearing and that’s not a bad thing. Us girls won’t let the bare feet, Chacos and beard fool us, we know these guys can dress to the 9’s when need be and let’s just say, we’d totally want to go hiking with them!
THE TOUGH GUY
Name: Brandon Wise ‘12
Q: How do you define yourstyle?
A: I guess I would say I’m more “indie grunge,” but I don’t know exactly how I’d define it.
Q: What is your favorite thing to see on a girl?
A: Simple stuff… like skinny jeans, tank tops, and high heels.
What girls want to see on the tough guy: There’s no doubt that we love skinny jeans, boots, and a badass attitude on our tough guys. Girls have always found the rebel sexy, (Danny and Sandy anyone?) and having a hot style to match is an even bigger turn on. As long as they’re look is somewhat hardcore, we’ll take ‘em!
THE ALL AMERICAN
Name: Dylan McMahan
Q:How do you define yourstyle?
A: Whatever is easiest. If it’s clean, I think it matches, and it smells nice, I’ll wear it.
Q: What is yourfavorite thing to see on a girl?
A: A baseball cap
What girls want to see on the All American: This is the type of guy we want to take home to our Dad- clean cut and classic. A timeless look is important on this guy; if it can transition from football, to fishing, to meeting the family, it’s a good look for us.Jeans and a polo or t-shirt are always a handsome choice, treat us like a lady and it’s a match made in heaven!
Ladies, hopefully this gave you some insight into men’s fashion at ASU. We know you’re on top of things, so all we have to say is… stay sylish, men! HCxo.