I am a tomboy.. I always wear a t-shirt and jeans, always. But when I do, I look awful. I want to look nice and put together, but I don't want to wear really girly stuff. Do y'all have any tips on how I could accomplish this?
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Awful according to whom? Your girl friends, self judgement? Most guys I know are oblivious to fashion so if you're making an effort it's already several rungs higher on the echeladder. As far as I'm aware, beyond that it's a highly ephemeral consensus and much effort to keep up with whatever the magazines try to pump out to consumers.
Personally, I think relatively simple signature decorations such as a bit of hair dye / highlights / style, expression of esoteric interests in a clever manner or the like, make one more approachable to those in their circle, a quick ice breaker; but then I also think denim fabric has become one of the worst travesties of conformism, so what do I know. At any rate, what matters is whom you're trying to impress.
I see. If you believe improving your current wardrobe may bolster your self confidence, it's worth a shot. Since they're your standards, you just need to get an idea of what you like, and put together the sort of outfit(s) to match the vision, within your means. Possibly request the assistance of a friend with a good sense for apparel who's up to the challenge of your preference constraints.
How well do you know him, or he know you? If you haven't really interacted yet, breaking that barrier might help more in that regard than hoping he'll passively notice you (which he may have already, but not enough to speak up). There's no real downside to trying, as he won't reject you outright unless it's for a solid reason or he's a major douche.
I'm trying to impress a boy at school. I look awful by my standards. But then, he and his family always wear the same stuff so maybe he doesn't care.