Nice things matter — to men, to women, and just about everyone else. We all love a little sparkle, and there’s a common belief that the right status symbols can boost your appeal. Designer Clothes? Flashy Watch? Must be high class, right? But here’s the twist: men and women aren’t wired the same (just ask the mountain of books written on that matter). So why assume we’re all impressed by the same things? The truth is, some luxuries women love barely register on 90 percent of men’s radar. Here are 10 status symbols women care about… that most guys couldn’t care less about.
Skincare Routine
Some women are obsessed with their skincare routine. My wife is an example. At one point in our marriage, a package from Sephora came every day for about a week. If you ask her about the specifics of her routine, she’ll talk for hours about different products and their functions. Honestly, I don’t care. I’m happy that she is passionate about something but don’t ask me what the difference is between eyeliner and eyeshadow. I’m not good with makeup either.
Designer Handbags
You often see celebrities on TV sporting the latest designer bag from Gucci, Prada, or Louis Vuitton. Why spend so much money when you can get a cheap knock-off that looks just like the real thing? Some women need to be fashion-forward, but honestly, some men don’t care. Sure, it looks nice, but does it hold all of your personal items? Men often prioritize practical over aesthetic.
Expensive Shoes
The same goes for expensive shoes. Some women are obsessed with shoes and always want the latest pair. They spend copious amounts of money on shoes and have two closets full of shoes. My wife doesn’t buy expensive shoes, but she easily has a hundred different pairs. I asked her why she doesn’t just wear one or two pairs and she told me she needs different shoes for different outfits. When she wears high heels, I also don’t understand why someone would wear shoes that hurt to walk in.
Luxury Cars
Some men are superficial and materialistic, but the majority are pragmatic. That’s especially true for cars. Men just want a car to get them from A to B, no frills. But some women need to drive a BMW or Ferrari. As long as you have a car, you are ahead of other women and you probably have a job. The blue-collar working man wants to feel proud that their woman is self-sufficient and makes her own money. You could drive any car, except a KIA.
Extravagant Weddings
Some women think men want to have an extravagant and elaborate wedding. After my wife dragged me to over ten different venues, I know this is not usually the case. I told her we could save money and just have a barbecue in the backyard. That didn’t happen, which is probably why we are still married. Most men probably can’t wait for the wedding to be over with so they don’t have to talk about wedding planning. Ladies, keep it simple and don’t become a bridezilla.
Trendy Designer Clothes
Again, women think that men care about fashion. Men hardly think about designer clothes. They wouldn’t be able to tell if you bought something from Kohl’s or a fancy boutique in Europe. It’s just not that interesting. Even so, men, listen to my advice. If your wife asks you how she looks, never say she looks fine. Don’t ruin date night with this mishap. Say she looks beautiful, always.
Luxurious Vacations
Some women enjoy taking lavish vacations. The more luxurious and expensive, the better. They like to brag to their girlfriends about their exciting new adventures. While her friends might care about all these trips, some men don’t really care. Some don’t even enjoy traveling and would rather opt for a staycation. Although some women think all the vacations they go on will attract a man, they may be mistaken.
Social Media Profiles
Some women are obsessed with social media. They’ll go to great lengths to capture the perfect photo so they can garner likes. Men are less concerned with their social media presence than women. That’s not true for all men, but there seem to be a lot more female influencers than males. You can spend a lot of time posting pictures and updating your profile, but some men won’t notice.
Exclusive Memberships and Clubs
Women might think that having an exclusive membership to something like a special yoga class makes them part of the upper class. But men don’t really see it that way. For example, my wife goes to a hot yoga class every week. She tries to get me to go, but I never want to. Purposely sweating in the heated class sounds terrible. Men are less concerned about the number of clubs or memberships a woman has.
Expensive Jewelry Collection
Some women love jewelry—it’s become a stereotype. But do men care about how much jewelry a woman has? I suppose having a lot of jewelry indicates that she is of high class. If that is something a man cares about, it seems really insignificant. There are other, less superficial ways to attract men, and wearing shiny jewelry won’t do it for most.
