Strange study of the day: Her fancy purse could repel other women, says new research from the University of Minnesota.
In the study, scientists found that women would actually avoid a dude simply because of his date’s pricey purse. What gives? Ladies tend to view designer goods as a reflection of devotion from a lover—even if the guy had nothing to do with the purchase, says lead study author Vladas Griskevicius, Ph.D. And that “assumed” devotion is enough of a shield to keep potential partners at bay.
If you’ve got a girl, you’re not looking to be approached anyway. (Right?) But this study highlights another weird way that a relationship can rub off on you. In fact, recent German research suggests that taken guys preferred an attractive female researcher to stand further away from them, while single dudes wanted her closer. And another study this year found that being around your buddy’s wife can make your T-levels—which usually shoot up around a woman of interest or even a rival’s partner—plunge.
So can her handbag make other women jealous? Sure. But who cares? The only thing it really means is that she’s got fantastic taste—and that you might want to step up your own style game. Be an even classier couple by adding the best style accessories for men to your wardrobe.
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