Fashion and beauty poll: How much does your partner influence your style?

Being an absolute SLAVE to fashion, I totally agree that for the most part if I am dressing for anyone besides myself it is for other woman. But of course when dating I think all woman look in the mirror and ask themselves "will he like me in this?" It's natural. What isn't natural is changing into someone your not comfortable being for the sake of someone else. Congratulations on your marriage wishing you lots of love and happiness!!!

My boyfriend loves me for me. if it is contingent on my hair length, weight, or any other personal choices..he does not have what it takes to be part of my life.His loss

I'll wear things I know my husband is attracted to, but not just because it's what he wants. Just like when we were dating, there's a sort of validation in knowing that he thinks I'm hot and sexy. Knowing he thinks that way makes me feel that way. And when I feel hot and sexy, he's more likely to act like I'm hot and sexy, so we get this lovely little cycle of good vibes going.

That being said, I did cut my hair off, despite his protests. It's so much easier to deal with short than down to my waist.

I try to keep a balance between what he likes and what i want. When he suggests me something - I listen to it and try to see if that can be better than what I was thinking of. But being Honest, I end up doing what I wanted 90% of the times and I look better so no complaints if he saves me those 10% "embarrassing" situations. Sometimes, it's good to hear another take on things :)

My husband's opinions on how I wear my hair and how I dress matter a great deal to me. After all, he is the man I'm trying to please and we actually have the same ideas of what looks good on me. And I look at it this way...just because we're married does not mean I should stop trying to attract him. He chose me so he must like the way I look and it's a lot more fun keeping him interested than it would be wondering why he's checking out other women!

Ulitmately, it's give and take as far as dressing and your man liking it, but it really comes down to this: Are you comfortable with how you look? That confidence shines through regardless of whether or not others, including your significant other, like the outfit, shoes, dress, haircut, whatever.

It's totally scary. I can't think of a better reason (except money and social custom) to dress in a manner (fashion) that I am happy and comfortable in. What does it say about my character when I dress to please someone else? I shoot to not offend (wearing my underwear outside my clothing) and when I feel good I am not paying attention to myself and my discomfort. I can focus on things and people who need as much committment to them as I would for myself.

My boyfriend loves me for me. if it is contingent on my hair length, weight, or any other personal choices..he does not have what it takes to be part of my life.His loss

I have to admit I am currently growing my hair out from a trendy short pixie-ish cut because my husband told me after 6 months of the shortness that he really preferred my hair long. That said, I had begun to miss my long hair and the flexibility of long hair. But as far as clothes go-he barely notices what i wear. When I ask him how I look, I get an automatic 'you always look nice, honey'. So I pretty much dress for other women. Cause I like to look better than THEM!

I always have and always will dress for myself, wear my hair the way I like it. I don't tell my husband what to wear, or how to wear his hair.
That is up to him, as my choices are up to me. If some man should tell me he doesn't like something I'm wearing, I tell him it's a good thing he's not wearing it then. My choices have been mine since my mother quit dressing me at 11.

My husband likes me naked LOL , but that is other story.He never tells me what to wear and I don't tell him what he could wear too.My hair is changing all the time with my mood and how I feel it and he aways likes me and makes compliments after I come from the hair dresser and I love him a lot for that.I dress mostly for me, beacause he likes me in evrything.

My husband has a preference for long hair(as most men). He says though that I have to wear it everyday and if I am not comfortable with it I shouldn't wear it. I agree. I think a woman comfortable in their own skin is so much sexier than a women who dresses for others. Of course it sure is great when he says I look good! He actually likes it best when I am in my jeans and Tshirts...me too!

my boyfriend's only suggestion was that I cut my hair shoulder length insteed of chin length...I have to admit...he was right, I look way better with the slightly longish hair.

Honestly, I rarely dress for him. I ask his opinion but in the end its what I think that truely matters. He's not dating me because of how I look or how I dress. He's dating me because he loves me, he loves my mind, my intelligence.
In the end, thats all that really matters.

You shouldnt dress for men or for women, you should dress for yourself!

There are days I wear sweatpants and a t-shirt and other days its suede skirts, leather boots and a corset. Lets face it, a steel boned, black leather corset is hot!Even more so when its laced up tight!

Dress however makes you happy, your the most important thing. If you dress to keep your man happy..........well thats just not a healthy relationship

I did dress like a conservative business woman I guess you could call it when I was married because that is what he wanted. He didn't want me dressing sexy for 'other men'. Now, I have a man, but I don't think about him when I put on clothes, I think about what I want to see and if it makes me feel good, I wear it. He makes comments about all my jeans being tight but that is what I think looks good on me.

you should dress and do whatever to make yourself happy not for them they'll get over it they always do. hair grows back tell him and your clothes make you feel good not them they're aren't wearing them so they don't know. i've never not cut my hair because they didn't want me too yeah its achange at first but they like it after a few days like you normally would after something new. i did the whole ressing how they wanted me to thing and it was awful like a child getting dressed by their parent he chose what i wore for everything except when we were going on a date otherwise he chose it all. mind you the dates were the movies in the dark so noone really saw me except in the line to get in and the walk to and from the car. i hated it i wasn't some doll for him to dress up i as a person who liked to make her own descions. needless to say that relationship ended after a few months he ended up turning into a psycho.

WELL MY MAN RARLY SAYS ANY ANYTHING ABOUT MY WAYS I SOMETIMESK HIM IF HE NOTICES AND MANY TIMES HE WIL AND WILL NOT SAY NOTHING HE LIKE ME TO KNOW THAT HE IS WATCHING AND LOOKING AT WITHOUT ME KNOWING THAT HOT WHEN HE KEEPS PEEPING AT . THAT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD, AND MY HAIR IS NOT THAT LONG SO I KEEP CHANGING IT.

My boyfriend does influence my choices, but only to an extent. He's said before that he likes the fact I don't wear a bunch of makeup, but I'm not afraid to glam it out every now and then if we're going out somewhere fun. I'll ask his opinion on an outfit if it's something new I'm trying or feel a little unsure of. But I completely love it, and he doesn't, I usually just stick to my guns and wear it out anyway. If I try something on he loves a lot, I'm a sucker for that WOW reaction I get and I'll usually end up buying it just cause of that.

Of course I believe that wemon should dress however they feel because it is our body. However, I do often find myself wearing those jeans that my boyfriend loves seeing me in.its not that he tells me what to wear its jus that I pay attention to wich outfits he notices over others and try to keep the compliment coming

But when it comes to my hair,and nails, eyebrow, lashes etc... I like to make drastic changes from time to time. He's a simple guy so he never likes the idea at first but then when its done it usually grows on him and he loves it.

If nobody cared I would just run around bald, and naked. Forget fashion. Hehe, but that is NOT the case. We all cant be as hot as Sigourney Weaver (sp?)when she sports this GI Jane thing. So we dress up. Why not wear something our partner likes? Why not trim the tree into a little heart with glitter if that gets him excited? Beyond self injury, I dont think its insulting for you to fulfill a visual fantasy for a guy. Remember, whether your wearing article A or article B, you are still YOU. I havent seen anybody jump out of thier bodies yet like Final Fantasy. So remember that part of life is change, play around before you get too old to wrap your legs up over your head. Do what you can while you can because who knows you could be paralyzed tomorrow and never get the chance again. Take Care-Rachel.

I dress for myself. I grew up in a home and a religion that dictated what I put on every day. Now, when I'm shopping or dressing, I always go by my opinion and what I think looks good on me or together with another piece I already have. The result is a look that reflects my personality. My man automatically likes it and that goes for friends, family, or coworkers. Every woman should dress for herself and what makes her feel and look good to herself. She'll be happier. I know I am.