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    When are you sexiest? Are you sure?

    In the past two days, two men have approached me, which normally doesn't happen. And the weirdest thing? I looked awful both of those times.

    Coincidence or is there something there? I think there just might be a lesson!

    The first time, I'd just finished a 5 mile-ish loop around Central Park. I was sweaty, wearing a t-shirt cut at the neck Flashdance style and ugly knee-length shorts, hair in a pony tail. And these two Spanish guys asked me directions, then things began getting a little friendly-flirty.

    The second time was yesterday afternoon. I was PMSing and stressed out by friend stuff, by family stuff, by work stuff, by life stuff. You know how it is. It was one of those days where things just built and built and built and, after one frustrating moment, I knew I was going to cry.

    So instead of running into the bathroom, locking myself into the handicapped stall, and just letting it go, I went outside, walked to Starbucks, and, yeah, allowed myself to break down a bit. And then, the guy behind me offered to pay for my iced coffee! "Looks like you're having a bad day and thought you could use a smile," he said.

    So nice! And it did make me feel 100% better.

    And, while neither of these encounters led to anything, I have to wonder: what about me was different than other times?

    And I realized: both times, I looked approachable, I looked real, I was myself. And so often I go around with my sunglasses, makeup, an outfit I've spent awhile thinking about-and I wonder if sometimes that leads to seeming standoffish, aloof, not approachable?

    Surveys seem to confirm this. When REDBOOK did a survey of 100 men about what they loved women to wear, here's what they said:

    56% loved girls in a tank top and jeans

    79% loved a girly sundress

    64% loved the girl next door look


    67% love bed head

    Unfortunately, they didn't ask the gentlemen what they thought about ladies who were crying in line at Starbucks or still wheezing from running, but the takeaway I get from it all is that men like women who seem real.

    What do you think? Do you have any power outfits that make men swoon? Or are there any times you feel gross, but a guy thinks you look great?

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    63 comments

    • TLWGal  •  3 years 1 month ago
      At the beginning of our relationship my boyfriend and I were spending the day painting the living room ceiling in his house. I changed into boxers, a three sizes too big T-shirt, and a backwards baseball cap. I didn't want to get paint on anything important. When I came out of the bathroom he wrapped me in a big hug and told me how adorable I was. Why? Because I looked domestic. At least that's what I think.
    • gracious432003  •  3 years 1 month ago
      Who knows what men want. They don't tell us anything; but I don't feel confident if my hair is messy, and my clothes are not put-together. So even if I'm approached by a man at Lowes, while I'm buying cement or what have you, and dressed for messy outdoor work, I avoid conversation and really try to get away from the situation. Why can't men approach us when we have made an effort to look good, and they know we would appreciate attention?
    • sj  •  3 years 1 month ago
      Things happen when you least expect it. Remember to return the favor. Make sure to give someone a pick me up when they need it. Remember the affect it had on you and you'll feel better doing it.
    • Geri  •  3 years 1 month ago
      I think that is so true, when you look like yourself you're much more approachable instead of being all made up.
    • Nikky  •  3 years 1 month ago
      I think you appear sexy(ier) if you have confidence. When I wear the same outfit in different moods I get different responses.. Even my more revealing items. The response is better when I am confident.
    • Becky P  •  3 years 1 month ago
      i figure if you can attract the men when you are not trying, then imagine what they are going to think about you when you do try to impress them. I used to ask my husband what he wanted me to wear when we went out clubbing and he always says just put on some jeans. I thought that he was just trying to keep me unattractive so that no one would hit on me but the truth was that he loves seeing my butt in tight jeans.
    • diamond  •  3 years 1 month ago
      I believe we all had that opportunity in our lives 'WOMEN' that guys out there are really looking at us.You are what you want to be and if your a positive person,it will not make a difference what you look like.Or what you are wearing,the point is if you feel good about you and you know you look good,you have no worries.So flaunt it around always.
    • Hassan  •  3 years 1 month ago
      well girls always look sexy...no matter what they wear...
    • Well...  •  3 years 1 month ago
      On the 12th and 13th day of my cycle my verve sings for the fellas. It doesn't matter what I look like(typically well groomed) it's like they smell it. It requires no effort on my part. All I have to do is live. One time before it became popular, I went to Wally world in cornrows(prep for a textured do) after running and a dude just hovered and stared, curious.
    • Toni  •  3 years 1 month ago
      I've had men approach me when I was absolutely at my worst. I thought it was weird, but now I don't know anymore.
    • RumRunner  •  3 years 1 month ago
      You said in your bit that you were PMSing. Lately, I've been doing a lot of reading lately on PMS, hormones, attraction etc. I've come across a few studies suggesting that males pick up on our hormones when we are most fertile. I even heard of some research that suggested we are "more beautiful/ glowing" and even take better pictures when we are ovulating- I went through my photo files and I found that on and around the 26th of each month, I did in fact take better pictures... Check it out for yourself. At the very least when you feel crummy and bloated and fussy your realistic brain can remember that you actually might seem more attractive. Consider that when you met the two Spanish dudes you had been on a good long run and probably your scent was stronger from sweating.
      Just a thought to keep things interesting!
    • mommaofsun  •  3 years 1 month ago
      How funny dixie_boy!! Last week, I had got out of the shower, hair long and wet, had on my jeans, and a purple tank, got him and the kids out of bed, and was getting breakfast ready. He asked me if he could talk to me in the laundry room, so I went. He closed the door and informed me I could NOT wear that too work. It would be too distracting. (we work together in the same office). Later that night, when we got home, I was about to change into my "after work" clothes. He asked that I not change just yet. I could not understand what the heck the fuss was about, but holy cr@p, he was sure worked up over it.
    • mahad  •  3 years 1 month ago
      ladies it doesn't matter what you have on ,we men are just suckers for you.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  3 years 1 month ago
      This is really stupid, but I got hit on numerous times at the hospital when my son was there. When we first went in, I was out-of-the-shower, throw-on-some-clothes, hair-wet-and-messy ~ but they were out! In numbers! I'm trying to find change to get coffee out of a machine and I have three guys standing there offering to buy my coffee. And the cafeteria, oh my goodness. All the pervs were out in droves. I left the hospital once to go home and an older man carrying an IV bag, in a robe, smoking a cigarette, whistled at me. I could not believe it!!
    • yours truly  •  3 years 1 month ago
      the whole barbie perfect thing last for only a while because guys know with enough make-up and jewelery and cute clothes any girl can look good. it's the one's who have confidence and look good while not attempting that truly catch their eye
    • February  •  3 years 1 month ago
      When my hair is in a pony tail its because my hair is not at its best and thats when guys love me the most it seems like. weird huh
    • Taиya  •  3 years 1 month ago
      Whenever I wore make-up to school,guys would ,like,ignore me and stuff,but
      when I didn't,all kinds of guys would talk to me,I think it's all because of how they feel around me.Like they feel to wierd or they think ive changed or something like that,and they just want to talk to me,for how i really look,like me.
    • cg  •  3 years 1 month ago
      I don't see the difference; guys don't approach me no matter how terrible or good I look. I've been told it's because I look intimidating. I believe it's just people trying to judge you from a first impression, plus looks and all that physical stuff. I love fashion and clothing, so I rather look good and have fun putting outfits together, than look terrible. Still, the few times I've had someone tell to a friend that they think I'm pretty, hot, etc. (yes I tell you there's no way a man will approach me), they've told her they like my style, the way I dress and my hair (this one was the most shocking of all). And yet a friend of mine once noticed how many guys approached her on a day she wansn't looking "her best". Ah, who knows...
    • Kelz  •  3 years 1 month ago
      There have been so many times that I felt that the times I went out not looking my best was when I would run into the best looking men. Some times they approach me most times not. I love cosmetics and being girly, the whole shebang, yet I have learned that the way you look is only part of it, I mean how bad do you look? Does the guy want to rescue you from a bad look day? He may think you are too frumpy to get dates and you'd welcome any attention going your way, Does it matter that you have sweats and a T instead of a tank top with jeans? It should;’t but it does well at least to some. Sexy is not what you wear, its how you feel. I love me! When I get dressed for the day I dress for the occasion and mostly I dress for me. I could care less if a person thinks I’m sexy or not. My sexiest isn't validated by the other person in my mind; its shared. I love me flaws and all, and any one in my life knows it. I enjoy who and how I am its me. I love me, When I am approached I appreciate it and give a warm thanks and simply let that be the end of that episode. I don't look or fish for more. I get approached
      by men every day all day, even by a lot of the same men I see daily. In my humble opinion I am sexy.
      I love myself flaws and all. And I could care less if anyone thought differently. Am I confident? Ya damn right!
    • rabelR  •  3 years 1 month ago
      yeah i so agree...when u re natural

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