To kick off our new section on fashion tips, I thought I’d give some advice to our male readers on how to look good for dating and flirting.

It’s no secret that women generally know far more about fashion than men do. They know what to look for to size a man up; they can tell the difference between a pair of Gucci shoes and a pair from Wal-Mart or Asda from about 67 miles away!

You need to take care of your appearance. Looking smart is a good idea, as long as it’s not out of place. You don’t necessarily need to be wearing fashion labels from the top of your head to the tips of your toes, but if you’re wearing some decent clothing, it will stand you in good stead. Make sure you take care of the basics! If you’re wearing a tie, make sure it’s done up. Don’t button up a jacket that’s obviously too small for you; it will draw attention to your weight.

Pay attention to your grooming, as well. Nails should be clean and neatly trimmed; hair should be reasonably neat; you should also either be clean-shaven, or have a tidy beard of uniform length. These are the typical things that help women find men attractive, but of course, you may well have developed your own personal style, so if you have found something different that works, go with it! In general, the metrosexual approach works; look after yourself and you will be perceived as more attractive.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be paying more attention to both men’s and women’s fashion here, from head to toe. We’ll be keeping each article fairly brief; mostly, fashion boils down to common sense, and hopefully our readership will add their own tips periodically.