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IanGallagher · 24th Dec 2011, 11:58 AM

Do uniforms effect you? If so, why do you think this is?

I'm unsure as to what exact causes it - but, I've found that the uniform just adds to how attracted I am to someone. If they're hot out of uniform, then they're gonna be dream material in uniform. If they're cute out of uniform, then they're gonna be really hot in uniform. I've noticed this a lot more with guys, since we're the ones who usually wear uniforms, but it also happens a lot with girls as well.

Girls - cheerleaders, school girls, soldiers catch my attention.

Guys - jerseys, protective (cops, firefighters, etc.), soldiers catch my attention.

Why does "the uniform make the man"?

(Interesting/funny story: I had to shoot a film in college, I cast a guy I looked up to & had a crush on as a soldier - suffice to say I sometimes lost my train of thought lol, one scene had him running along a beach escaping gun fire...)

dl72 · 24th Dec 2011, 12:15 PM

Some people just like how guys look in uniforms. For me I like the way guys, and myself look in wetsuits and lycra.

GuyDC21 · 24th Dec 2011, 12:38 PM

I think uniforms are visually appealing because they tend to make the person stick out amongst other people. They catch your eye; your brain takes it from there. Plus, some unies are specifically fitted for the person. That will also add to the appeal, at least for me if does.

J Snow · 24th Dec 2011, 07:16 PM

A uniform is a symbol of a person's status in society, and status is sexy. In the evolutionary era of adaptation a man's group status was perhaps the most attractive part about him. Studies have also shown that when a researcher is in uniform people will perform knowingly unethical actions because a man in "uniform" told them to do it. uniform effect people more significantly than we assume.

Rooni321 · 24th Dec 2011, 10:55 PM

I'm not so sure why but I too like a girl in uniform

Artemicion · 25th Dec 2011, 12:31 AM

Yep, uniforms catches my eyes xD. But also other kinds of clothing :P

24th Dec 2011, 11:58 AM	#1
IanGallagher The fluctuator Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Mutant and proud Out Status: All except work and extended family. Location: I fly as much as Superman Age: 24 Posts: 619 Join Date: Apr 2011	Psychology of uniforms Do uniforms effect you? If so, why do you think this is? I'm unsure as to what exact causes it - but, I've found that the uniform just adds to how attracted I am to someone. If they're hot out of uniform, then they're gonna be dream material in uniform. If they're cute out of uniform, then they're gonna be really hot in uniform. I've noticed this a lot more with guys, since we're the ones who usually wear uniforms, but it also happens a lot with girls as well. Girls - cheerleaders, school girls, soldiers catch my attention. Guys - jerseys, protective (cops, firefighters, etc.), soldiers catch my attention. Why does "the uniform make the man"? (Interesting/funny story: I had to shoot a film in college, I cast a guy I looked up to & had a crush on as a soldier - suffice to say I sometimes lost my train of thought lol, one scene had him running along a beach escaping gun fire...) Last edited by IanGallagher; 24th Dec 2011 at 12:05 PM..

24th Dec 2011, 12:15 PM	#2
dl72 EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: To one person only Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 350 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Psychology of uniforms Some people just like how guys look in uniforms. For me I like the way guys, and myself look in wetsuits and lycra.

24th Dec 2011, 12:38 PM	#3
GuyDC21 Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual, more to the gay side Out Status: Out to BF and half a dozen friends Location: Missouri Posts: 66 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Psychology of uniforms I think uniforms are visually appealing because they tend to make the person stick out amongst other people. They catch your eye; your brain takes it from there. Plus, some unies are specifically fitted for the person. That will also add to the appeal, at least for me if does.

24th Dec 2011, 07:16 PM	#4
J Snow EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Sex - Male, Gender -Female/bigender/not quite sure Orientation: Primarily interested in men. Out Status: fairly out about sexuality, gender not so much Location: Des Moines, Iowa Age: 22 Posts: 1,392 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Psychology of uniforms A uniform is a symbol of a person's status in society, and status is sexy. In the evolutionary era of adaptation a man's group status was perhaps the most attractive part about him. Studies have also shown that when a researcher is in uniform people will perform knowingly unethical actions because a man in "uniform" told them to do it. uniform effect people more significantly than we assume. __________________ "You don't need to hide my friend, for I am just like you."

24th Dec 2011, 10:55 PM	#5
Rooni321 EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Psychology of uniforms I'm not so sure why but I too like a girl in uniform __________________ "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially." Ernest Hemingway

25th Dec 2011, 12:31 AM	#6
Artemicion :D :D :D Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Anyone who asks, but parents in denial. Location: Vancouver BC Canada Age: 23 Posts: 1,112 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Psychology of uniforms Yep, uniforms catches my eyes xD. But also other kinds of clothing :P

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