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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:51:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php chewyspaghetti on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1746250 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 22:14:33 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1746250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One thing my boyfriend really likes is heavy make up. I don't, and don't normally wear it heavy, but now sometimes I go heavier when we are going out. Keix on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1746237 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:18:57 +0000 Keix 1746237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I discovered one day after about two years of dating my BF, when I asked for his opinion on an old top that I was on the fence about keeping, that he LOATHED the thing and had just never said anything before. It was an "interesting" avant-garde type top with two attached layers. I donated that top, anyway, since I was on the fence to begin with; but I don't always adhere to his taste. For example, another item he hates is lipstick. He doesn't like makeup in general, but he hates lipstick. Unfortunately, I don't like makeup EXCEPT lipstick. So I continue to wear my beloved lippies when I fancy, although I won't wear it on dates. KikiG on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1746159 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:01:25 +0000 KikiG 1746159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It took me a long time to figure out (because he didn't have fashion vocabulary words or fashion philosophy) to figure out that my husband dislikes swing dresses and swing tops, most blouson waists, me in a belt, and likes heels and sheath dresses and pencil skirts.  And lace.  He really likes lace, it turns out.  I mostly want to please him, and I really like heels (which like my feet) and sheath dresses, and pencil skirts like my shape, so this isn't a problem. If I buy something I know he's going to hate or not like, it does influence the amount of money I'm willing to spend.  Mostly, what pleases his eye pleases mine, and if I'm on the fence or hesitating, his like or dislike is a convenient deciding vote.  chewyspaghetti on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1746149 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:42:41 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1746149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My boyfriend is funny in that he pays no attention to his own clothes or what he wears (before we met, anyway- he has improved in this), and quite a bit of attention to what I wear. It's always compliments, but by those I can see what he likes. He actually lives the feminine boho stuff- lace, flowy, romantic stuff. He also likes things that show off a specific part of my body- a good fitting pair of jeans, a top with a nice neckline, etc. I do take his taste into consideration because he does the same for me. He allows me to basicly pick out his clothes for him, and I appreciate that. He understands that appearance is important to me. Anonymous on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1746138 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:11:11 +0000 Anonymous 1746138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In the almost 30 years we've been married, my DH has never commented negatively about what I wear. When we were dating, however, he did comment about a blouse that he thought was too sheer and about some gaucho pants that he didn't like. sandra on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1746128 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:34:40 +0000 sandra 1746128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just ran into this old thread and wanted to give it a second (or third) chance. Aziraphale on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1481613 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:20:53 +0000 Aziraphale 1481613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is an old thread that's been revived, but I'm still interested to read your comments. :-) Torontogirl -- "my husband is suspicious of scarves" LOL great way to put it! Una -- "horrible yet fascinating" sweatpants jeans -- I think a lot of men find "hybrid" garments alarming! Gennifyr on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1481523 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:26:26 +0000 Gennifyr 1481523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nope I would not factor in my husband's tastes when dressing. catgirl on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1481520 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:21:30 +0000 catgirl 1481520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is it bad that I have NO IDEA?  My DH is traditional in his tastes and I am not.  I know he finds my sweatpant jeans horrible yet fascinating (secretly covets them!).  Other than that, I don't dress him, he doesn't dress me.  Off to read the thread now! Helena on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1481514 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:06:42 +0000 Helena 1481514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am endlessly fascinated by this topic and am a believer in dressing for my husband, at least in part. HOWEVER, I can relate to lisap in that what my husband seems to like seems relatively random and indecipherable. For example, he encourages me to dress 'more funky' but once e.g. I came home with a cool black pleather sleeveless fitted top from Guess, and a blue-and-gray striped v-neck t-shirt on sale at Gap, and he hated the top and loved the t-shirt. So I think at the end of the day he likes jeans and fitted tops, which is fine with me since that's what I like anyway. Sometimes he will come out with an odd comment such as "you look cute with those dungarees on" which I don't know what he's even talking about since I haven't had "dungarees" since I was 5. So I love him but suspect he hasn't a blessed clue what he is talking about He is scared of short hair though, and suspicious of scarves (which is too darn bad because I like them) - I think his main concern is that I don't end up looking like a frumpy mom. Which is also annoying. Am I venting now? Sorry .... sandra on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1481506 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:50:49 +0000 sandra 1481506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My hubby is aware of what I wear and he compliments me frequently when I do dress up, especially when I wear classic silk blouses. Years ago he confessed he has a kind of fetish for that fabric+garment combination... think of Ann Taylor legacy blouse that I had no clue about at the time. It wasn't part of my style, too formal for me, not really fashionable today and also I wasn't sure about the sheen... but I gave it a shot just to please him. It keeps not being my style, but it drives him SO crazy I can't refuse, and after all I have to admit I don't look bad at all! :-) tulle on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1460179 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 06:14:18 +0000 tulle 1460179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The only thing that spooks my husband is anything resembling a girdle.  Traumatic memories of his mother's underwear hanging over the shower curtain rod, it seems . . . Aziraphale on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1460016 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:50:42 +0000 Aziraphale 1460016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi everyone, thanks for replying! I had fun reading through your answers. Unfortunately I made the mistake of starting a thread when I don't have time to answer everyone (I've got a paper due tomorrow). Doh. I will next time! Vesperholly, your comment made me laugh out loud. Garters are not everyday wear for me, lol. (Perhaps for dress-up...) krishnidoux, I'm not having trouble finding the right shade. I just know there was discussion a year or so ago about whether or not nude hose are frumpy. I can't remember what the verdict was. What I do know is that the ones I have match my white legs and don't look frumpy to me. :-) Staysfit, my husband does notice my appearance, I think, but normally doesn't comment, because, like yours, he doesn't think it should be important. I know he's aware of looks because he's got an artist's eye (and a sense of style for himself). Once in a while he'll compliment an outfit, but he's a feminist and he thinks that we (society as a whole) judge women on how they look too much -- more than we judge men -- and he thinks it's a problem. So he doesn't go there. Isabel -- turtleneck that looks like a ruff -- hahahahaaaa funny! Shiny -- baboon butt jeans -- excellent! That's what I'm going to call them now. Rabbit -- oh gosh no -- I'm pretty sure my marriage is like yours in terms of us seeing each other in not our best moments. He watched me give birth twice, which is the height of grossness (fluids! blood!). It's just that my husband so rarely comments on something he doesn't like, so I remember it when he does. And one time, years ago, he commented that he thinks nylons are super unsexy, but it wasn't because I generally wore them at the time, or that I should endeavour to look sexy all the time, or wear sexy undergarment every day. (see what I said to Staysfit above). Anonymous on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear/page/2#post-1459953 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 23:34:40 +0000 Anonymous 1459953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fashion and my love for clothes has been a big bone of contention between my husband and I since the day we were married.  As in , we would have more  money if.....blahblahblah.  He's not wrong at all.  Now, he does compliment me frequently, but it's random and I cannot always figure out why and what for , specifically.  I do know he'd much rather have a wife who didn't care as much about being "in style" and wearing expensive  clothes, and he used to wish I would wear more stereotypically sexy clothes (jeans, tight t-shirts, etc).  We've reached a detente of sorts, where questions and comments about my clothes are off-limits, unless it's a positive comment.  Too fraught with history, and a recipe for one of us ending up feeling miserable  (usually me).   I know I probably disappoint him in not being as in shape as I should be, and don't look great in a swimsuit anymore, but, what can you do?   As I type this, I now recall that the compliments usually come when I'm really dressed up - in a dress or skirt with heels.    In terms of particular styles though - I don't a have any idea any more, and have stopped worrying about it. I place enough pressure on myself trying to look presentable that worrying about what he thinks would never get me out of the house.  I am what I am.   gradfashionista on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459875 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 22:02:29 +0000 gradfashionista 1459875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Short hair and dark lipstick. I think SO tolerates my penchant for black. Kirstjen on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459813 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:38:32 +0000 Kirstjen 1459813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is an interesting question.  When we got together, he was wearing Sears clothing & velcro sneakers.  We had a long distance relationship for a couple of years.  The first time I bought him anything, it was a pair of Kenneth Cole monkstrap shoes.  Needless to say, this was quite a change for him, but I couldn't bring myself to go to a restaurant with him in sneakers.  He took those shoes back home to Richmond VA & said that everyone looked at him & laughed at his shoes, but he wore them.  I told him that I didn't think people were paying near the attention to his shoes that he thought.   I don't think I've ever heard him say that he didn't like something I was wearing, although he sometimes thinks I'm dressed too casually for his taste. Fast forward 25 years, and he reads the Style section of the New York Times, streams Bill Cunningham's documentary, and just watched a movie (his choice) about Christian Dior.  He buys Italian suits and designer jeans. My partner has definite tastes in his own clothing & actually has attending fashion week in Milan or Paris on his bucket list.  I think he is more of a clothes horse than I am, and I love it!   trekkiegirl on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459753 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:25:36 +0000 trekkiegirl 1459753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Now that I've read some other comments, I thought of a couple other things hubby dislikes. Some we agree on, some we don't: unnatural colored hair - as in bright pink, blue, green, etc. I was quite surprised when he picked out the box of hair dye I used most recently, given that it isn't natural looking at all (or at least, it wasn't on the box! it's not too terribly unnatural looking on me I suppose) I would absolutely LOVE to bleach my hair platinum/silver and have some pastel purple in there, but that will probably never happen lol neon colored lipstick - this is MY THING though, and while he doesn't particularly like it, he doesn't outright hate it either heavy makeup - again, I tend to wear a lot of makeup... but he understands that it's because of my insecurities (lots of scarring from cystic acne) and although his preference is to see me bare-faced, and even says he thinks I am more beautiful that way, he doesn't push the issue. I do make an effort to wear less on the weekends when we are together more, and also in effort to work on those issues of insecurity baggy clothing - I don't like this either, unless it's a slightly oversized top jeans with embellished back pockets - I don't mind a bit of conservative stitching, but when it's over the top - rhinestones in particular - I think it looks ridiculous. It also really depends on the design. I have seen a few larger designs I liked, angel wings or flowers type of thing. abc on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459731 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:47:53 +0000 abc 1459731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've even had DH make comments on the same item - once that he hated it and another time that I looked nice, I guess it's all in the styling (it was an Old Navy army green vest) -- so I take it all with a grain of salt rabbit on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459725 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:41:35 +0000 rabbit 1459725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am kind of chuckling at the notion that one might not show to advantage in one's underclothes/hose though.   I mean marriage for me involves such sexy moments as holding someone's hair back when they have virulent stomach flu and are losing their lunch over the toilet, or multiday backpacking trips in tropical climes where nobody washes or shaves (and everyone smells).   I'm all for attractive underthings at times, but the idea of keeping up a certain amount of mystique/attractiveness at all times?  Way too much work and just an illusion anyways. ;)  biscuitsmom on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459657 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:25:14 +0000 biscuitsmom 1459657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Neel, I LUV high-low dresses too!  Shiny, DH hates them too! So glad he understands 'investment' clothing. Mine thinks anything over $20 is that, lol shiny on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459651 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:14:27 +0000 shiny 1459651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When it comes to women's fashions in general my hubby has very few strong opinions, except he can't stand  - Jeans with a rise so low, the thong or butt crack is showing - Jeans with deliberate fading on the rear - he calls these "baboon butt jeans" - Sweat pants with writing on the rear He just thinks these are silly. These items were the height of trends back when we first started dating. I never wore any of these trends myself.  Otherwise, all he cares is that I'm dressed on time and don't leave him waiting too long, and I'm wearing comfortable shoes. He's mostly neutral about everything else and would never think about telling me what to wear or not wear, and I am the same with him. I don't necessarily like all his fashions and some of his clothes I'd love to burn. But, he's not my personal dress up doll so it's not for me to say, what he wears is not a reflection on me -- and vice versa.  When I do ask him what he likes me to wear, he'll say "you always look nice" then add that he'd be perfectly fine if I ran around in sweat pants and athletic sneakers. He does compliment me frequently when I do dress up, and expresses some mild interest in this or that element of an outfit, because he knows I love fashion and participate here.  For example, he told me this past week that he likes my new leather backpack. Even asked me what brand it was. I explained "sporty luxe" is on trend right now. He then said something about how it seemed practical -- and was cute. If I think about it, he probably compliments me more frequently when I'm wearing 1) flats; and 2) a dress. Not necessarily together. But I don't read that as him preferring me in a dress -- I think he just registers "dress = dressed up = be a good husband and notice." ;-) Oh, and I'll add that he was 100% behind me investing in Burberry coats this past year. He has one himself, which is probably 30 years old now. He's all about quality over quantity, and his tastes for his own clothes runs conservative/classic.  Neel on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459642 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:59:40 +0000 Neel 1459642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DH vehemently dislikes extreme hi low dresses. I have one and I wear it happily because I love it. Makes me feel like a princess and I am not giving up that for anyone biscuitsmom on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459638 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:54:50 +0000 biscuitsmom 1459638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's definitely been a problem for me. For too long of a time (after I gained quite a bit of weight) I felt like I needed to hide myself as much as possible, and should no longer wear the boho leaning, arty/drapey things I loved. My advancing age just added to that notion. My husband has always liked very refined, classic clothing on women and I tried *hard* to fit that image, while getting more and more unhappy. With the help of this forum, and the true realization of how short our lives can be, I have been dipping my toes back into the items that make *me* happy, even though I get anywhere from a puzzled look, hesitant 'that looks..nice' to a 'I feel like I live with a hippie'. I'm not like, BAM! BOHO! but definitely not 'refined, classic suburban wife'  like I tried before. That look is fine! for those who enjoy it, but I really didn't. Bought a whole lotta experiment items that didn't work for me, either, lol. But I'm trying, and that is important, to me. Good luck! Anonymous on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459614 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:30:11 +0000 Anonymous 1459614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nope, there's nothing I'd knowingly wear that he doesn't like because in almost 20 years of marriage he's only said he didn't like something once, a turtleneck that he said made me look like I was wearing a ruff, and I never wore it again. He comments on my appearance very often but only about what he likes and rarely about my clothes unless I'm wearing something very soft. You're describing two very different things though. Your husband doesn't want to see high waisted pants at all, whereas it sounds like he's okay with how pantyhose look, he just doesn't like the behind the scenes part. My first husband was very particular about this and I never let him see me in any state of undress unless I was looking pretty good, a habit that I've kept ever since.  abc on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459586 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:10:57 +0000 abc 1459586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When DH comments, I tend to listen.  It kind of taints the item when I know he doesn't like it.  But if there is something I feel super strongly about that he doesn't like, I try to wear it when I won't see him much that day.  He is very opinionated on my nail polish color of all things.  If he doesn't like it, too bad for 2-3 weeks and poof it's gone.  :)  He prefers my hair long and so do I, so not much argument there.  He likes me in blazers/structured toppers and I love them, too, so again, not much to quibble about.  He does have opinions on patterned tops for some reason.  I like bolder graphical prints and I don't think he favors them, but unless he expresses outright hate for something I usually still work it into the wardrobe somehow just avoiding days we will be together all day. Fun topic Elly on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459565 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:48:31 +0000 Elly 1459565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh gosh. I'm not sure my SO has a clue. He confuses me because like someone else mentioned his opinions are highly contextual and he often won't be into something till I have it on my body in the right size and color. He personally doesn't have much of an opinion on men's fashion but he grew up with two sisters that are close enough in age to me that he constantly was involved in their conversations and shopping (total girly girls) and is actually a fairly harsh critic of how women dress. He likes that I'm a bit more tomboy, but then will also mention that it is nice to see me looking feminine or dressed up. He often says that items look "comfortable" or "so Elly". He isn't big on me showing skin, but he likes to see my shape and almost always has good things to say about my appearance. I try to dress for me, but I also keep in mind that hitting the right balance between masculine and feminine elements will also make my partner happy. He started working out in 2014 because I suggested it to help with his work stress, but a big part of the motivation for him starting was because he wanted to look good for me. I appreciate the calmer partner with more energy the most, but he definitely has put in renewed energy to looking good for me and considers my opinion on his clothing, hair, and facial hair. Angie on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459548 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:16:12 +0000 Angie 1459548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Greg is NOT into ruffles.  Author Linda on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459542 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:07:11 +0000 Author Linda 1459542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My husband has a really good eye for what styles I wear best. When I'm not sure if I can pull something off, I ask him. If he says it's not working, he's invariably right. He does have some biases, though. He's not fond of oversized looks and he doesn't like layered looks such as a cropped sweater over a shirt, especially if there's high contrast. I think it's sporty but he calls it slovenly. To spare myself his eye-rolling, I don't wear that look around him but save it for when I go on my own. I also wear my oversized sweatshirts and sweaters often and with great joy because I love them.  Marilyn on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459539 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:58:51 +0000 Marilyn 1459539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm in the same boat as, Staysfit.  My husband doesn't take much notice of what I'm wearing and I'm fine with that.  If he didn't like something it wouldn't really matter to me.....I wear what I like and dress for myself. kralovna on "Your partner's taste, and what you will or won't wear" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-partners-taste-and-what-you-will-or-wont-wear#post-1459538 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:57:30 +0000 kralovna 1459538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Isn't that funny?  Some men think nude hose are wildly sexy.  To each his own!  As for me, my husband doesn't have much opinion either way on what I wear.  I have asked him many times but have learned that he doesn't really like to comment on these things and that my questioning usually leads his answer.  For example, "Do these white skinny jeans make me look goofy?  Like a giant lollipop?"  Which, to be fair, isn't really nice to him, since I did put the lollipop imagery into his head by my question in the first place.  Which is why, if I am asking him about my clothing in the first place, it usually means that I don't quite like whatever it is.  Because he generally doesn't have any opinion.  Just the other day, I asked him about a pale pink cardigan that I have.  I said, "Is this a weird color?"  He replied, "It looks like death."  Which is quite strong language coming from him.  Into the donation bag it went (because I kind of wanted it to go there in the first place.  And I did use the word "weird). When really pressed (and in the spirit of not annoying him, poor guy--he doesn't really care at all about clothes, etc.), he told me that I am "good with clothes" and that he doesn't ever really need to tell me that something either does or doesn't look good.  So.  I guess I'm doing alright in his book?  And I don't really much consider his opinion when buying things.  Although there are certain things that I know he'd not be okay with--something extremely immodest, for example.  But I probably wouldn't wear that anyway.