Yeah, this is a nice idea but it never works. Guys just don't understand what looks good, and their taste leans so hard towards the sl*ty. I'd rather have a large gift card for a store I really like, like BCBG.

I think it is sweet to know that he is considerate enough to think about you...and if he has good taste then great. My boyfriend knows better than to try, he hasn't got a clue, but he also has been known to pay attention to what I look at and buy it later.

Yeaaah, stick with a gift card, unless it's something really specific that you've pointed out to him or something...

LMAO. Don't.
Gift card is good.
My hub has a false perception on how I look anyway, he still thinks I have my pre-baby body and my size hasn't changed (although I've told him that my size has changed hence my new wardrobe ). LOL. He has pretty good eyes though, but thankfully he's never buying me clothings since he HATES clothes shopping.
So far so good, with gift cards for messages, mani, pedi and clothing stores. I'd prefer it so much that way.

In my case, it's definitely a don't. My husband has very conservative (read frumpy) taste. If he had his way, I would be dressed in very outdated, dowdy clothing.

My personal style is more chic, sexy (not slutty. There's a difference), and feminine. I would take on a trend if it's flattering.

I my case, my fiance does a great job - I've rarely not loved what he's bought for me and he knows my size. I love it when he buys me clothes since he has great taste!

In general I would agree that men should avoid buying women clothing. But my husband has picked some nice outfits for me, so who am I to judge? lol

My BF has gotten it right about half of the time, so I wouldn't say that it's always a don't, but you have to really look at the taste of the person you're buying for. Don't just get something you would want them to wear.

i had a boyfriend that was wayyyy more into clothes than i was & better at picking things out, so he'd buy me clothes pretty consistently & i liked pretty much everything he got me.

I'm far too picky about fit to have anyone buy me clothes. My mother and grandmother try to for holiday gifts, and I often like what they pick out, but it usually doesn't fit me right.

Generally speaking, men aren't so great at getting clothes for women.

Some of them though, my husband included, are.

Most of my favorite clothes are ones that he picked out for me.

my boyfriend works at a clothes store, so every so often he will buy me something. every single time, its something ridiculously cute, and too small. i never know whether to take it as a compliment or to get mad

My bf hates clothes shopping too, so he would never buy me clothes! Just as well, I'm very picky so I'd rather buy it myself!

I agree with Esquire. LOL

Only if he's shopping with me.

my boyfriend knows my size and taste.

Who needs another girlfriend. Jeez!

I prefer if someone wants to buy me clothes that they just take me out. We can work together to find something we both like, something that fits, and it's a blast all around. 'Suprise' is nice on gifts, but sharing the whole process is nice too!

I wouldnt complain if my partner decided to gift me with clothing. But I'd prefer it if we went shopping together.

My husband buys me clothes sometimes and it's always something really nice. 2 weeks ago he bought me a very very cute dress from Armani Exchange and I loved it. He knows my style and what would look good on my since Im petite.

Never shoes though...he cant quite get that down yet!

My boyfriend is a tshirt & jeans everyday kind of guy, and I like to look a little more dressy.. so no, I wouldn't want him buying me clothing. He does pay attention to what I wear and what I like though, so maybe I'm just being quick to judge. I would just hate for him to buy me something awful & have to tell him I don't like it.

my boyfriend loves my style so he'll just give good opinions about how things look on me or if he likes them.......... he also knows I love wearing HIS clothes so he's generous with lending them

My SO does buy the occasional outfit and he does well. He gets the correct size but we usually go shop together. He's getting a better sense of my style and he does pick good jewelery.

My boyfriend is excellent at picking out clothes for me. The first two things he bought for me I really thought I would hate when I saw them on the hanger--but when I put them on, it was AMAZING! Now I practically beg him to buy me clothes since I really hate shopping for things I have to try on. His style is so much better than mine (don't tell him I said that!)

I would definitely NOT let him get away with getting me a gift card!

My husband can't get it right. He's tried several times & failed miserably. So I have to agree with Esquire on this one. Don't

My dad is surprisingly really amazing when it comes to buying clothing for my mom for xmas and stuff. I was very impressed the past few years. He knows her style and what looks perfect on her (and no, he isn't Metro, he's a piney plumber from south NJ... hahaha, and my mom dresses very nice, professional- yet casual, very 30 year old business woman, even though shes in her 40s).

My boyfriend, on the other hand, HATES shopping, so I would never expect him to buy something for me, let alone himself! Hah.

Half of the stuff I pick out doesn't end up fitting me so I don't want anyone to buy me clothes

Um, no. Sweet gesture and all, but the type of men I generally date don't give a crap about fashion. They always know how to dress themselves, but they're not concerned with what other people are wearing. I prefer it that way. I'd rather he give me something sentimental and meaningful, not something that will end up at Goodwill.

I love it! He bought me a ton of gorgeous lingerie for christmas and I always take him with me clothes shopping because he knows what looks good on me. =)

I love him buying me clothing, it's perfectly fine!

I would never have this problem because my boyfriend doesn't even like shopping for his own underwear. He did buy me some fabulous shoes for Christmas that were my size and taste, so I would have to take him on a test run first and ask him to keep the receipt just in case.

My brother in law is great at buying my sister clothes! He has a great eye for fashion & I'm always impressed with the things he gets for her

As a man who has picked out a good deal of my wife's coolest/cutest/sexiest outfits, I've got to say "it all depends on the guy".
Hey my wife and I get our hair cut by a straight guy and he's
frickin' fabulous.
Saying all guys suck at buying close is on the level of saying women
can't be into cars or sports. Seriously wtf!
I've got to agree that I do tend to gravitate toward sexier/sluttier
looks for my wife at times (within reason) of course especially when it
comes to SHOES. I think I like shoes more than my wife does LOL.
But there's a fine line between cute sexy and slutty tacky.
Clear heels belong in the bedroom! (if any where at all)

Here's what I do:
Pick out multiple shoes/outfits that my wife can try on stress free
and take back anything she doesn't like! Easy peasy japaneasy!
Because even the cutest outfit might not look right on you/sizes differ by brand, etc etc.
Or we go together.
There should be NO obligation to like something he got just because
he got it.

I think i'll manage by myself. There's no sense of style in guys!