The Meathead

I think it's safe to say that when a woman has a date, she thinks long and hard about what she wears and how she looks. We spend quite a bit of time putting together the "perfect outfit". We want to look sexy but not easy, sophisticated but not snobby and comfortable but not too casual. Many of us buy something new for a "big date" or spend extra time carefully applying just the right amount of makeup. What you wear is a huge part of  the first impression you make and a first date with someone is all about making the right impression and scoring a second date.

I met the meathead in the same manor I meet most of my dates, online. Going into the date I knew he was short, very physically active and enjoyed the gym. He even worked for a consulting company that worked specifically with gyms across the country. Clearly, physical fitness was a big part of his life. However, I was not prepared for what I opened the door to. He was a bit short than I anticipated (was actually an inch taller than myself, if that) and I was thankfully I took off the heels I had planned to wear and opted for flats. The height didn't bother me but boy his outfit did. In typical meathead fashion he had on a tight, shiny, red mockneck shirt pair with jeans tightly cinched at the waist. He walked with a "my muscles are so big my arms can't touch the side of my body" swagger. I'm not sure what stopped him from flexing and kissing his biceps, but I'm glad he didn't. All in all I enjoyed his company and it was a nice night, but he was way more into himself than I could stomach. If this night had a theme song, it would have been "I'm too sexy" by Right said Fred.

Since the date I've wondered though, do some women find the "meathead" look attractive? Do men think about their outfit choice and what it says about them before getting dressed to go out? I'd like to think they put some measure of thought into it but who knows.