Julie Rath: Are You Second-Glance Worthy?

Sure, women are affected by what you’re wearing, but whether or not they swoon over you  is about much more than that. Whether you’re new to the dating scene and ready  to turn heads, or you’re in a relationship and want to show your partner the  best version of yourself, read on for 8 tips on taking your  attractiveness to the next level.

1) Don’t overdo the cologne. A small spritz on one or both  wrists then a dab, wrist to neck, will do the trick. Also, make sure the scent  you use works with your body chemistry. You can do this by testing it at the  store then seeing if you still like the way it smells on you after half an hour  or so. And if you wear aftershave, remember that has a scent too. It should not  be overpowering, especially in combination with your cologne.

2) Everyone looks better when they smile. In order to make  your smile as attractive as possible, it’s imperative that you take good care of  your teeth. Have them whitened professionally or use an at-home system. Consider  a retainer or Invisalign for crooked teeth.

3) Trim the hair around your eyebrows and ears as needed. Keep the rest of  your body hair in check, including having the back of your neck  cleaned up between haircuts.

4) Keep your nails clean and trim. Chewed up fingernails  will make you look nervous, and dirty nails are just plain unappetizing.

5) Use a tongue cleaner and mouth wash to combat bad breath  and carry breath strips or altoids when out on a date.

6) Be chivalrous. This one’s common sense, but it’s often  neglected. It’s simple: hold the door for her, open her car door, and tell her  she looks nice (in a non-slimy way).

7) I have a new client who mentioned that he has a flip phone. I’m not saying  you need to have the latest and greatest of everything, but make sure you at  least stay current with technology. An extremely outdated phone  is not a good look!

8) Be confident in your appearance. When you look good (and  you know it), you’ll naturally feel better about yourself. As a result, you’ll  radiate effortless, positive energy and confidence, which becomes contagious and  magnetic, and therefore others will respond to you with the same positivity that  you reflect.

Do any of these tips resonate? In the comments below, let me know what  strategy you’re going to try first and what tips you have to make yourself  attractive.