“Do women really prefer these made over guys shown in Queer Eye for the Straight Guy? Does that mean if you have a more rugged look it’s hopeless?” That was the question asked recently by a friend over coffee. “Do they really prefer the yuppie looking dandy over rugged, good looks”.

Finding a match can be like looking for a needle in a haystack and when the women were asked the answers were as varied as the women. Some liked them “citified”. Others liked them a little bit country. Some said they wanted men who were men.

One woman explained it very well. As Penny explains it no matter what he looks like in terms of God-given endowments, it’s what he did to maximize it that makes a difference to the women. Generally, everyone likes their dates clean, basic hygiene is a must, but the scent of sweat especially on a hunky guy can be very appealing.

Dressing well is also a plus but not a necessity. It just means that you get the ladies attention faster, in a good way and not as a clown. Some men look great with long hair and a beard. It can actually make them more “manly” but trimming is definitely a must. Who wants a date with the ZZ Top?

Shows like Queer Eye are actually great for both the men and the women because it’s about more than just the looks (keep it up Fab5!) The girls appreciate that they try to help the guys become a bit more well rounded, improve the look of their home and give them some culture. Girls love men who are always willing to learn something new and try it out (and it’s not necessarily the daring stuff like X Games!)