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7 Embarrassing Style Mistakes That Instantly Turn Off Women

Style Slip-Ups Females Never Forgive

Women notice everything.


The fit of your shirt, the condition of your shoes, the way your clothes hang when you move — all of it. You don’t have to dress like you’re walking a runway, but if you’re out here making these basic style mistakes, you’re silently killing attraction before the first word leaves your mouth.


Let’s fix that.

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1. Wrinkled Clothes

You could have a great outfit, but if it looks like you slept in it, you’re done. Wrinkles don’t say “laid-back.” They say “lazy.”

Fix it: Keep a steamer or wrinkle spray handy. Ironing isn’t optional; it’s respect — for yourself and whoever’s looking at you.


2. Oversized Everything

We get it — the ‘90s are cool again. But drowning in fabric doesn’t scream confidence. It hides your shape and your posture, two things women read like a book.

Fix it: Learn your size. Tailor it if you have to. Fit is king — not the logo, not the price tag.


3. Beat-Up Shoes

A man’s shoes say more than his words ever could. Scuffed, dirty, or sagging shoes tell her you gave up somewhere along the way.

Fix it: Keep clean pairs of sneakers, dress shoes, and casual boots all in rotation and all in good shape. Clean them weekly. No excuses.

3. Beat-Up Shoes

A man’s shoes say more than his words ever could. Scuffed, dirty, or sagging shoes tell her you gave up somewhere along the way.

Fix it: Keep clean pairs of sneakers, dress shoes, and casual boots all in rotation and all in good shape. Clean them weekly. No excuses.

4. Trying Too Hard

There’s a fine line between “put-together” and “peacocking.” If you’re rocking every trend at once — loud prints, stacked chains, designer overload — it looks like you’re trying to convince people you have style instead of actually having it.

Fix it: Confidence is quiet. Choose one bold element, then let the rest support it. Subtle always outlasts loud.


5. Distracting Scents

Cologne is a power move — until it’s a chokehold. A scent should draw someone closer, not make them take a step back.

Fix it: Two sprays, max. One on the chest, one on the neck. If she can smell you from across the room, you’re wearing it for yourself, not for her.


6. Bad Underwear Game

You knew this one was coming. She may not see it right away, but eventually, she will. And when that moment comes, your underwear says everything.

Fix it: Retire anything with stretched waistbands, holes, or mystery stains. Invest in a few pairs that fit right, feel good, and look like you care. Drawlz has you covered there.


7. Ignoring Grooming

Great outfit, bad grooming? That’s like putting premium rims on a car you never wash. Women notice hands, nails, and beards more than you think.


Fix it: Trim regularly, moisturize, and keep a clean fade or a beard that looks intentional — not accidental. Check out our 10 Body Hair Hygiene Commandments post for more tips on this topic.

6. Bad Underwear Game

You knew this one was coming. She may not see it right away, but eventually, she will. And when that moment comes, your underwear says everything.

Fix it: Retire anything with stretched waistbands, holes, or mystery stains. Invest in a few pairs that fit right, feel good, and look like you care. Drawlz has you covered there.


7. Ignoring Grooming

Great outfit, bad grooming? That’s like putting premium rims on a car you never wash. Women notice hands, nails, and beards more than you think.


Fix it: Trim regularly, moisturize, and keep a clean fade or a beard that looks intentional — not accidental.Check out our 10 Body Hair Hygiene Commandments post for more tips on this topic.

Dress Like a Man Who Gets It

Style isn’t about perfection, it’s about presentation. The goal isn’t to look rich; it’s to look aware.


You’re sending a message with every stitch, every detail, every scent. And if you clean up these seven mistakes, that message becomes clear: this man knows who he is — and he takes care of himself.


Thanks for stopping by, until next time.

Anthony

Founder, Drawlz

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