He Said/She Said: What Clothes Really Are "Sexy"?

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What's your sexiest outfit? I can name a dozen or so looks that make me feel sexy. (These outfits usually include gold and/or animal print.) But ask my boyfriend what he thinks is sexy, and you'd probably get a completely different answer.


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To find out just how different our ideas of sexy are, we decided to try a little experiment. We asked our coworker Mandy to pick out her sexiest outfit, then asked her boyfriend Mike to do the same for her. (It's like a mini version of this weeklong dare when one of our editors let her BF dress her for a week. Check that out here.) Let's see what happened …





Mandy's Sexy Outfit

Mandy's Take: "I love this purple dress/blazer combo. Not only is the zipper sexy -- I can choose how much to unzip -- but I also like how the blazer adds a more fashion-forward, classy feel. This look is sexy because it's fashionable and powerful."

Mike's Take: "I definitely think this outfit is a nice mix of elegance and playfulness. (Guys do take note of good fashion!) It's definitely appreciated, just as long as everyday activities, like going to Whole Foods, do not become a runaway event."


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Mike's Sexy Outfit for Mandy

Mike's Take: "At the end of the day, a guy wants to hang out with a girl who can kick it on the couch with TV and a beer. Makeup and a dress are fun for a night, but a fitted t-shirt and jeans are a keeper."

Mandy's Take: "This is great for cruising around during the day, but it's not something I would wear out at night. I feel sexiest when I'm dressed up -- either in going-out clothes, or even nice work clothes. I definitely feel the most confident in dresses and heels, and the more confident I feel, the sexier I feel."


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Hmmm, so maybe guys just want us to wear jeans and t-shirts all the time? It would probably make things easier, but let's be honest: dressing up is way too much fun to give up.


Tell us, what do you wear when you want to look sexy? Do you dress up for yourself or your guy?


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