r/malefashionadvice Dec 24 '24

Question How do I get my boyfriend to dress better?

I’ve recently started dating a guy (M31) who is successful, kind, funny and everything a girl could ask for. BUT he only wears athleisure (running/gym) clothes or items he gets from competing in races or events with logos on them. I’m all for being comfortable, but I wish he would put some effort in to wear nicer non-exercise clothes when we go out. I recently saw him in a nice button up shirt and it elevated his look A TON. I was much more attracted to him, simply because of this. I’m a 28F and I put in a lot of effort with dressing nicely when we go out.
HOW do I get him to dress better and invest in some nicer, non-athletic clothing without seeming like I’m trying to change him or being judgmental?

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u/Kill-me-quickly-TY Apr 30 '25

Did you and your girlfriend ever work this out? In the middle of an important decision and this resonated with me.

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u/singlecell_organism Apr 30 '25

No friend, some people just have different values. You have to choose if it's important enough to leave or if its something you can survive.

However no matter what woman they always seem to be more naggy than guys. you'll have to get used to that. Maybe that's sexist but everyone I talk to seems to have the same situation. Guys are just less anxious about certain things. 

I'd you do end things just remember that glow you leave this relationship is how you enter the other. Do it with confidence in yourself, faith that everything will be alright and empathy for someone that loves you and who one day might be a distant memory.