Somehow we’re expected to have an inherent knowledge of everything they know. But unless you’ve gone through the teenage years as a girl you’re never going to quite understand the subtle differences between women’s products.

We thought we’d put together a few FAQs about women’s clothing and beauty products and settle them once and for all. Then we won’t spend quite as much of our day-to-day lives looking confused.

Make Up

Make up is a complex subject, there are so many different varieties of well… everything. This is our quick guide so you don’t trip up!

Mascara – goes on eyelashes to make them look longer. Applied with a mascara wand. Not to be confused with …

Eyeliner – the clue is in the name – it lines the eyes, usually comes as a pencil or liquid.

Lip Gloss – shiny lip product, can be clear or coloured. Often comes in a small bottle with an applicator.

Lipstick  – similar to lip-gloss but can be either shiny or matte, comes in a “stick”.

Lip balm – moisturiser for lips, often flavoured. Can give a similar appearance to lip-gloss.

Concealer – applied to problem areas like spots and dark circles to make them less obvious.

Foundation – applied to whole face to give an even appearance.

Though it’s probably best not to go shouting about your newfound knowledge… it might look a bit odd. If you want to show off just wait until she’s run out of something and then go and buy her a new one. Thought best to stick to basic items like mascara, eyeliner or clear lip-gloss. Otherwise she might not like it.

Shoes

Why do girls need so many pairs of shoes and boots, and why do they have so many that look the same?

Unlike blokes women appear to need far more than the basic three pairs of shoes (smart, casual and trainers). In fact many women have numerous pairs of each style or colour. The reason why is simple apparently… because they want them. Some women amass tons of bags, some like jeans and many just love shoes. 

Plus those two pairs of black heels that look exactly the same to us menfolk, actually look nothing like each other apparently. It’s all about being coordinated and given the different aspects of women’s outfits it’s understandable that they need a bit more variation in footwear. There’s very little rhyme or reason to it. Might be best to write this one off as a great mystery that we’ll never truly understand.

Gossiping

Many girls love a good gossip, and while we may well join in if it’s someone we know/ are interested in we don’t tend to be fussed about people we’ve never met and/ or never will.

This never seems to be an issue for women; whether it’s a close friend or a distant relative thrice removed they love a good natter about them (usually to us…and we’re not great at taking part). I prefer to take this as a compliment, if a woman wants to tell you all the latest gossip it’s probably just because she wants to tell you about her day. Which is nice really. If in doubt smile and nod… she might not notice.

So hopefully this will give you a bit of an insight into how the fairer sex ticks, and maybe even earn you a few brownie points too!

1.Can my shoes make me look taller?
If you’re looking for a little boost in height, men’s leather shoes are the perfect place to find it. Men’s dress shoes and men’s boots with a little lift in the heel are a good place to start. If you’d rather just create the illusion of height, try wearing pants in the same color as your shoes and belt; the continuous color, especially with dressy men’s black shoes, will make your legs look like they are longer.

2.Is there anything I can do about squeaky shoes?
You may have thought your shoe repairman was there just to add new soles to your men’s designer shoes, but he can fix many other things, too: remove squeaks, repair scuffs and repair canvas, to name just a few. Whenever there’s something wrong with an otherwise great pair of men’s boots or shoes, be sure to check with your neighborhood cobbler. He can save you from throwing away your best mens shoes, and that can help the planet as well as your bank account.

3.What color socks should I wear?
Men’s casual shoes can be worn with colorful or plain white socks, but your dress shoes, especially men’s black shoes, have a few more rules. For a serious occasion, your socks should match the color of your pants, not the color of your shoes. Your mens designer shoes should be darker than your pants, so your socks will be a lighter shade than your shoes. If you’re dressing up for a less serious occasion, choose your socks the same way you choose your necktie: Just make sure the colors in your socks are in your outfit, like in the stripes on your shirt.

4.How do I make sure my shoes last?
Use cedar shoe trees with your dress shoes to preserve their shape and clean your mens athletic shoes as soon as possible whenever you encounter mud or dirt. Polish dress shoes about once a month, and use leather conditioners on leather shoes to keep them soft. Switching to different shoes every other day is a good idea for your feet, and the break will allow perspiration in the shoes to dry, especially in men’s athletic shoes. Repair heels in men’s sandals and shoes as soon as possible, before the damage is irreparable.

5.What can I do to look stylish in my shoes?
A few tips can ensure that you look great all the time. First, make sure your dress shoes and your belt match or that they’re at least close to the same color. You should also reserve boots for chilly weather, unless you’re wearing dressy styles or riding a motorcycle. In addition, make sure your shoes are in proportion with your body: If you’re tall, your shoes should have a longer toe box. If you’re a big guy, your casual shoes will look best with a thicker sole. Avoid wearing flip-flops to formal occasions or to work, unless you have an ultra-relaxed dress code. If you’d like to go sock-less, be sure you only do it when you’re wearing casual shoes, like men’s sandals or soft loafers, and when the occasion is equally casual
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