A young reader asks: How do I meet smart, stylish girls in college?
As someone who went to college, once, a long time ago, I give my two cents.
…And then just give up and ask my intern. Who is in college now.
Remember Ladies, Guys Need Compliments Too
One day, a friend had on shorts I’d recommended here on Style Girlfriend but I didn’t say anything, or even tell him I liked his outfit. Later, he mentioned (a little hurt, it seemed) that he was wearing shorts I’d suggested:
What was he supposed to do anyway? Gesture in the direction of his crotch-to-knee area and go, “Eh? Ehhh?” No, this was on me. I noticed that my friend had on stylish shorts - not just nice shorts, but shorts I had said guys should go buy! - and I didn’t say anything. I should have, I meant to, but I didn’t…
The good folks over at Real Men Real Style recently asked me to do a guest post for them.
“What should I write about?” I asked because I wanted to make sure I would be providing fresh, helpful content to their readers, and also because I’m very lazy and like people to tell me what to do.
“Why not talk about 5-7 things women first notice when meeting a man?” How helpfully specific!
So head on over to read the seven (yes, I went for the top range. What can I say? I’m an overachieving people-pleaser) things us ladies first notice when we meet a fella, and how you can get them right for next time.



