I think we can all agree that there are many things guys just don’t understand about girls. If I were to try to address all of these things in one article, well- I couldn’t. Instead, I’m going to choose one thing that guys struggle to understand, focusing on fashion accessories. Year after year, I see these pieces of fashion continually misunderstood by men. I’m not sure if it’s that they truly don’t understand why we’re wearing something or they just feel the need to tell us how they feel since most guys think we dress to impress them. Whatever the reason, I’ve come to find the comments, although predictable, very entertaining. Here are the most common ones I’ve encountered:
Dark/Black Nail Polish
I find it slightly surprising that I still have to put this trend here because dark nails have been around and very popular for a while now. However, guys still seem to associate them with all the wrong things, like Goth, emo, vampire, etc. I really think it’s time to move past this association, boys. First of all, so what if we are any of those things? I happen to like vampires. Second, a girl wearing hot pink nail polish could be going home and listening to Slip Knot and Korn every night, just because my nails are black doesn’t mean I am.
Large Fashion Rings
Whenever I wear a large, oversized ring or multiple large, oversized rings (and I wear them a lot), I get the same reaction from at least one member of the opposite sex. It’s usually some variation of “Are you getting in a fight with those later?” Or I get the suggestion that I should get into a fight later because they would be really helpful. Unfortunately guys, large rings are not the same as brass knuckles. We don’t wear them to cause more damage to a person’s face when punching them. I wear them because they add something to an otherwise plain outfit, they substitute for a lot of other jewelry, and I just like how they look. I realize that’s a slightly less exciting reason with a little less testosterone behind it, but it’s true.
Knee Socks
I’m slightly more sympathetic with this misunderstanding because I guess it can get confusing. So I’ll just clarify here: yes, what we are wearing may be slightly similar to a school uniform. Having gone to a Catholic school all my life, I realize what that means for a lot of guys. However, no, we are not wearing high socks to fulfill some fantasy of yours. So guys, if you feel the need to call a girl out on it and say something about her looking innocent or like a school girl, please don’t. That’s really not why we are wearing them and it makes everyone uncomfortable… and you come off as kind of creepy.
Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless gloves are another accessory that I feel needs some clarification. Yes, I realize these gloves don’t cover my fingers and yes, I know that gloves are meant to keep me warm. Maybe guys are just looking out for our best interests in that they don’t want our hands to be cold, but these friendly reminders really aren’t necessary anymore. They are the equivalent of me going up to a guy with a tank top on and telling him that his sleeves are missing. Not necessary. There is a reason that The North Face™ doesn’t carry fingerless gloves and places like Urban Outfitters™ does. We’re not trying to weather a snow storm in these; they just look good with our coat and show off our Goth nails and brass knuckles.
Photo Sources:
http://www.excite4.com/2011/09/latest-black-nail-polish-fashion/
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-infashion/?p=2
http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=over+knee+socks
http://jenstrendspot.blogspot.com/2009/11/fingerless-gloves.html
http://myjuicybeauty.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-wear-trendy-black-nail-polish.html
http://designerplanet.org/2008/10/18/fingerless-cashmere-gloves-winter-collection/