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They're the clothes women love—and men hate

2014-10-31 15:53 China Daily Web Editor: Yao Lan
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They're the clothes women love — and men hate

From clumpy flat shoes that seem to shorten a woman's leg to voluminous cocoon coats that hide every curve of the body, there is seemingly no end to the trends which women love — but men loathe.

Indeed, styles that seem designed to put men off are so prevalent on the High Street this season that they've even been dubbed 'man-repellers'.

Here, Kim Carillo, who usually favours a more alluring style of dress, tries out some of these man-unfriendly must-haves and, predictably, loves the feeling of putting comfort before style. But what does her husband Charlie have to say?

SURPRISINGLY SEXY — OR AN OLD BOILER?

SHE SAYS: I feel surprisingly sexy in this despite the slightly voluminous, low crotched look. It's so comfortable and brings back fond memories of a black all-in-one I used to wear for dancing back in the day. I know for a fact my husband will hate this look, but there is something fun and liberating dressing in something I know men won't like. It makes me feel like I'm in control — almost as if I'm daring Charlie not to want me. Accessorize with a cheeky smile and you're good to go!

HE SAYS: I would trust this person to check my oil and change a tyre, but I can't imagine taking her out for a spin. That low-slung crotch and saggy bum aren't doing it for me. I think I can speak for most men when I say we don't much like this shapeless, masculine look. She looks like she's about to jump out of a plane at 30,000 ft!

CHUNKY CHIC— OR JUST A FRUMPY FLOP?

SHE SAYS: A lovely chunky knit is always in fashion. I could easily imagine curling up on the couch on a winter night in this cardi, but it would also work on an autumnal evening out. It's cosy, comfy and sensual. A cardi like this is essentially — an invitation to snuggle up! An utterly glorious addition to any winter wardrobe.

HE SAYS: She looks like a flight attendant on an obscure Siberian airline! Not my favourite look. Kim's right when she says it's chunky — her hips look twice their usual size and the bulk of the cardigan hides all of her curves. It looks like something my grandmother would wear. However, slip the frumpy cardi off and now you're talking!

DREAMS MS JEANS - OR DENIM NIGHTMARE?

SHE SAYS: My jean collection consists of skinny and boot-cut. While these boyfriend jeans aren't as figure hugging as my favourites, I love the way they make me feel more youthful. Ten out of ten for comfort, too. I can imagine pulling them on on a Sunday morning or dressing them up with heels.

HE SAYS: I am not a fan. My wife has a cute bottom and her usual jeans show it off perfectly. Why cover up such a gem? I love the way I can see daylight between her thighs when she wears her skinny jeans, but these are more manly and hide all of her assets. It's a no from me.

VINTAGE ROMANCE— OR GRANDMA'S CAST-OFFS?

SHE SAYS: Slipping into this gorgeous vintage dress took me back to the Seventies, reminding me of a favourite floral dress. It makes me feel romantic and ready for afternoon tea at Downton Abbey. What is it about vintage clothes that women love and men don't? I also adore the length. It's reassuring to put my legs away!

HE SAYS: Well, she must be in there somewhere. Does this outfit come with a rocking chair? I'm not a fan of long dresses, especially in those shoes. My wife has a good set of pins so let's see a bit more of them! Is this supposed to be a hot look this winter? It just looks old- fashioned to me.

COMFY FLATS — OR PASSION KILLERS?

SHE SAYS: These brogues make me feel trendy, youthful and definitely put a spring in my step. The comfort factor is off-the-scale wonderful. I feel ready for whatever the day throws at me and there is something undeniably sexy about wearing such manly shoes. The fact that they're so masculine and clumpy makes me feel incredibly feminine. I also love the little jacket, which adds a bit of attitude. These would work as well on a date night as they would for shopping with the girls.

HE SAYS: At first glance, I thought she'd stolen my work shoes. I am actually a big fan of flats and can never understand how or why my wife tortures herself in heels, but these brogues are just too masculine, inelegant and stompy. They have no place on a woman's foot. This outfit would look so much better with some knee-high boots.

什么衣服女人喜爱男人厌恶

从让女人显得腿短的笨重平底鞋,到成功地遮住了身体曲线的宽松茧形大衣,让女人尖叫男人作呕的时尚潮流似乎看不到尽头。

事实上在这个季节,这种让男人避而远之的时装设计风格在英国商业街屡见不鲜,甚至还被冠以美名“男人驱赶神器”。

在此,经常装束诱惑的金姆·卡里洛(Kim Carillo)就试穿了几套“驱男必备”服饰,而且正如我们所料,她很中意这种舒适第一样式第二的设计风格。不过,她的老公查理先生(Charlie)对此又有何要说?

出乎意料地性感——其实你只是一台旧锅炉吧?

她说:尽管这衣服略为宽松、裤裆也很低,但我没想到穿上去很性感啊。穿着特别舒服,这让我仿佛回到了以前穿着黑色连体裤跳舞的欢乐时光。我知道我老公肯定恨死我这身打扮了,但就是这样才好玩呢,而且这还象征着女性的解放。这身装束让我觉得一切完全由我自己掌控——几乎到了就算查理抛弃我我都不怕的境界了。再来个嬉笑,真是太棒了!

他说:我会让穿着这个的人帮我检查油箱或者换胎,但绝对没有带她出去兜个风的欲望。这种低裆垮裤的设计我完全没办法接受。我想说男人不太喜欢这种不成形的中性打扮,而且我觉得大多数男性都会同意我这一看法。她看上去就像是马上要从3万英尺高的飞机中跳出去的跳伞员一样!

实中透着别致——你确定你不是土得掉渣?

她说:可爱厚实的针织衫是不会过时的。我都能想象出我在冬日的夜晚穿着这件开衫蜷缩在沙发上的样子,而且秋天傍晚要出去也可以穿着它。穿上它很舒服、放松,简直身心愉悦。这样一件开衫实质上还会让人禁不住想靠上来!绝对是冬天女人衣柜里的必备精品。

他说:她看上去就像是某不知名西伯利亚航班的空乘人员!我不是很喜欢。她说它厚实,这我同意——穿上这个她的臀部看上去有平时两倍大,而且这开衫完全遮住了她曼妙的曲线。这看上去像是我奶奶会穿的衣服。不管怎样,赶紧把这老土的衣服脱了再说话!

梦见牛仔裤小姐——还是牛仔裤噩梦?

她说:我有紧身牛仔裤和靴型牛仔裤。虽然这种男友款牛仔裤不像我喜欢的那样能凸显腿型,但我喜欢能给我带来年轻的感觉。当然,也非常舒适。我可以想象到,在周天的早上穿上紧身牛仔裤或者踏着高跟鞋穿上它的快感。

他说:我不太喜欢这种牛仔裤。我老婆的臀部很性感,她穿普通牛仔裤就能显示她的翘臀。为什么还要穿这种牛仔裤遮住它呢?在我老婆穿紧身牛仔裤的时候,我能看到她两条腿之间的光圈,我喜欢这种感觉。但是,这种牛仔裤太男人了,把她的女人味都遮住了。 不是我的菜。

复古情调——还是祖母的旧衣服?

她说:穿上这件美丽复古的裙子,让我感觉回到了70年代,想起了那时我最爱的一条大花裙。这种感觉太浪漫了,仿佛要去参加唐顿庄园的下午茶。为何复古的衣服女人喜欢,而男人讨厌呢?我还喜欢这条裙子的长度,它能把我的小腿遮住。

他说:好吧,她肯定就是从那来的。这个裙子是来配安乐摇椅的吗?我不喜欢长裙子,特别是她穿的鞋子。我老婆有一套精致的饰针,还是去看看那些东西吧!这条裙子会是今年冬天的时尚装扮吗?对于我来说,这条裙子太过时了。

舒服的平底鞋——还是激情杀手?

她说:拷花皮鞋让我看起来很时髦,年轻,感觉像迈入春天。这双鞋简直太舒服了。穿拷花皮鞋太性感了。穿上这双鞋,我感觉做什么事都如履平地,而且有种不可否认的性感。尽管拷花皮鞋很男人,很笨重,但是我却觉得十分有女人味。我也爱这件小夹克,又为我增添了一些个性。无论是约会的晚上还是和女孩子一起逛街购物,穿上这双拷花皮鞋都非常赞。

他说:咋一看上去,我还以为我老婆偷了我的皮鞋。事实上,我也喜欢平底鞋,而且我不明白为何我老婆穿高跟鞋折磨自己。这种粗革皮鞋太爷们了,不优雅、太粗重,不适合女性穿。这件衣服搭配长筒靴更好看。

 

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