How To Be More Manly

Want to know how to be more manly? The answer may be counter-intuitive. Read on for tips to make yourself appear effortlessly mature and masculine.

1. Be strong. Not physically, but mentally and emotionally. When women talk about “real men” they are referring to guys who aren’t afraid to express their feelings, and who are willing to discuss important things.
2. Relax. If you want to appear manly, you need to be comfortable in your own skin. Don’t worry about impressing others—if you show that you don’t care what other people think, you will exude confidence and masculinity.
3. Do what you are good at. No matter what is considered cool at a given moment, or within a given social group, doing what you excel at always wins points with the ladies. If basketball is popular, but you are better at baseball, stick to baseball, and people will follow you. Everyone looks their best when they are doing what they love and what comes naturally to them—so ignore the crowds, and go with your gut.
4. Wear clothes that fit. Real men know how to dress appropriately; grown up boys wear pants down to their knees and try to look tough. A sure way to make progress with women, to gain their respect and appreciation, and to appear comfortable and confident in your masculinity is to wear clothes in the right size.
5. Treat women with respect. Showing that you recognize women as equals will endear them to you. Treat the women in your life kindly and decently, and you will prove that you are a real man. 

Reference: "Esquire The Handbook of Style: A Man's Guide to Looking Good", Hearst, 2009.