How to acquire a "rugged look"?

On 12 Apr 2004 02:14:32 GMT, Ignoramus9723
wrote:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

i

A couple of quick thoughts -- strictly my perceptions he
- relatively low bodyfat
- a reasonable level of muscularity -- not necessary lots, but some
visible muscle is needed
- skin that looks a little weathered and tan rather than smooth and
white -- the man needs to look like he spends time outdoors

Beyond these are, I think, some issues of style -- haircut and
clothing choices. Clothes should be appropriate to the situation but
shouldn't look too studied and "careful" -- the man should wear the
clothes rather than the clothes wearing the man. And the clothes
should fit well -- not too loose or too tight -- and shouldn't be
"girly". If the hair isn't too thin, a little length is good, but not
below the collar -- and it shouldn't be too carefully combed into
place or slicked down. If the man doesn't have a lot of hair, shorter
is better, without weird combing to cover up bald spots.

Also important, and even harder to define, is the man's bearing.
Posture, walk, and manner must convey an easy self-confidence. They
should be free rather than contained, but not sloppy. They should
project energy and ease.

Anyway, opinions will obviously differ :-)

Chris

On 12 Apr 2004 02:14:32 GMT, Ignoramus9723
wrote in misc.fitness.weights:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Lower body fat percentage?

On 12 Apr 2004, Ignoramus9723 wrote:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Well...I think the first step to looking "rugged," is to stop asking "how
to look rugged."

That just makes you seem like a big baby.

You need to lean out a big, have a large, square jaw, grow slight facial
hair (not heavy, or else you'll pass into "dirty" territory), and carry
yourself like you have some "cajones."

The rest is commentary.


i


--
Martin Shuster / martin dot shuster at yale dot edu

You need to read the feminine press about what to do to prevent skin aging
and keep a perfect skin and all. Note everything they tell you to do, then
do the exact opposite : bake in the sun for hours without using a suncream
(skin cancer does wonders for that rugged look thing!), try to get
dehydrated, do not use *any* kind of skin crean - ever, use the most
abrasive soap you can find, use only *real* soap, not these fake soap-less
soaps...
Basically, "rugged" look usually means having your skin sun-tanned and
****ed up twenty years beyond your real age...

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.

I always considered "rugged" to be a euphemism for either an ugly man,
or a man weathered to look significantly older than his actual age.

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."

"jamie" wrote in message
...
Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.

I always considered "rugged" to be a euphemism for either an ugly man,
or a man weathered to look significantly older than his actual age.


John Wayne is a classic example. Ugly, but rugged, and you could argue
handsome because of it. There is a certain draw guys like that have with
many women.

-Larry

Martin Shuster wrote in message

Well...I think the first step to looking "rugged," is to stop asking "how
to look rugged."

That just makes you seem like a big baby.

You need to lean out a big, have a large, square jaw, grow slight facial
hair (not heavy, or else you'll pass into "dirty" territory), and carry

If one has "decent" facial hair, not just some fluff, which will make
it worse.

Then, rose chicks don't help. Somebody made a right comment --
work out outside, get some redneck-like rugged skin. A couple
of scars will help too. Just remember -- once you get all that,
there's no easy way back.

Don't smile -- wear a grim look. Or, if you smile, get an iron tooth
or at least a tooth gap.

yourself like you have some "cajones."

Which for some reason reminds me of fitness models on stage -- why
do they carry their arms like they have some turpentine applied to
their armpits? Unnatural.

On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 22:17:39 -0400, Martin Shuster
wrote:

On 12 Apr 2004, Ignoramus9723 wrote:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Well...I think the first step to looking "rugged," is to stop asking "how
to look rugged."

That just makes you seem like a big baby.

You need to lean out a big, have a large, square jaw, grow slight facial
hair (not heavy, or else you'll pass into "dirty" territory), and carry
yourself like you have some "cajones."

If you don't have the look, you'll have to settle for the attitude & the
demeanor.

"Martin Shuster" wrote in message
news:Pine.GSO.4.44.0404112216080.503-100000@minerva...
On 12 Apr 2004, Ignoramus9723 wrote:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Well...I think the first step to looking "rugged," is to stop asking "how
to look rugged."

That just makes you seem like a big baby.

You need to lean out a big, have a large, square jaw, grow slight facial
hair (not heavy, or else you'll pass into "dirty" territory), and carry
yourself like you have some "cajones."

The rest is commentary.

I add to this: stop being a dork.

Martha

Ignoramus9723 wrote:
:: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
:: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
:: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
:: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
:: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
:: such an appearance.


I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

I don't think you necessarily have to be in shape (whatever that means) to
have a rugged look (according to my view of that term), but you definitely
need some muscle mass, mainly upper body, too. Muscular arms, shoulders,
help a lot. You can have a gut and still look rugged, but you need to have
a bit of attitude and an air of confidence....if you look like you can open
a can of whoop ass on someone, that helps...