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The original was posted on /r/AskMen by /u/dardarbinks610 on 2023-10-05 08:34:54.

I’m in a recent relationship with a man (45m) who has really only ever seen me (34f) in baggy work/ construction type clothes and no makeup since we met last year. Long story short, he asked me out on a date recently and and picked me up. As soon as he saw me, he said “wow what’s that all for?!” (Referring to my sundress and light makeup application). I felt embarrassed and taken aback, I just wanted to show him the ladylike side of me since he was kind enough to take me out for a night on the town at a upscale establishment. I pressed back and he explained that he is “just not used to seeing me like that” and shrugged. he seemed nervous through the date. I asked him about it the next day and he brushed it off, adamant that he “just isn’t used to seeing me like that and being around women with nice makeup and dresses. (He backtracks and insists I look beautiful either way). I felt self conscious throughout the night, even though I knew I looked casual with light makeup. What does that really mean? I really like him, but not sure why he didn’t react positively. What’s your opinions?