I don't think most guys could tell the difference between K-Mart and Alannah Hill (I know my DH can't), but because I can, I tend to buy higher end stuff to wear if I'm going to be going out with others who would know too (i.e. other women). But I'm also not shy about mixing an expensive top with cheap jeans and vice versa, if it looks good. But on the whole, yes a woman's opinion woulkd have clout with me where a man's wouldn't.

BUT having said that I don't get manicures or pedicures and don't paint my nails. I only usually wear lipstick at work, and only light make-up (no foundation or anything) for a night out. I will choose flat heels over stillettos if possible, and being warm/cool is more important than being fashionable any day!

So while I do dress for women, I am not so concerned that I will compromise comfort! So up to a point I dress for other women, then I dress for me!

I think men are generally fairly easy to please. There are one or two things that I wear that my DH doesn't like - a silky shirt dress that I wear with leggings, and an a-line skirt that he thinks is a bit garish in colour, but I've had compliments from women on both, so they stay in my rotation!