The Art of Manliness: Unusual Tactics To Be Irresistible

James Bond epitomizes irresistibility, charm, and wit. Here's how you can master the art of manliness, too.

As perfect as James Bond seems, we have to remind ourselves that Mr. 007 is just a fictional character. We’ve looked up to this pop culture icon for his savoire faire, quick wit, and impossible handsomeness, but smooth talking in puns is just not realistic.

So, how do you capture irresistibility and charm in the real world? It starts with confidence. Take pride in your personality quirks and unique physical features; it's what sets you apart from billions of other people. Check out our unconventional tips on how to master irresistibility today.

Don't shy away from your feminine side.

Tapping into your feminine side doesn’t make you any less of a man. It just proves you’re confident enough to pull off looks that aren’t normally recognized as "masculine." Clearly, you're not easily swayed by the crowd. Try experimenting with popular trends, like men's makeup or meggings, and do so with confidence. The way you carry yourself is a huge factor when pulling off a new trend. If you’re going to wear a utility kilt, own the hell out of it because there's nothing sexier than confidence.

Geek out over your favorite subject.

Showing someone that you’re passionate about something makes you seem that much more knowledgeable and intelligent. While six packs are by no means undesirable, at the end of the day your stomach muscles aren’t the ones that’ll be doing the talking. It's a turn-on when a man knows what he’s talking about, especially when it’s done with conviction and enthusiasm. It doesn’t matter if your life passion is football, shoes, or even chipmunks – just share it like you mean it.

Embrace your personality quirks.

Do you snort when you laugh? Can’t sleep without watching an episode of Friends? Everyone has an idiosyncrasy that makes them human, and that’s okay. It’s like when you’re watching a movie and you start to love the main character because they have the same strange habits as you. Your quirks are what make you more relatable.

Take pride in a unique physical feature.

The art of manliness isn’t just about looking like a living replica of a Greek statue. Sometimes, features that aren’t considered stereotypically “Hollywood hot” could actually be a turn-on for someone else. This is definitely easier said than done because who doesn’t have an imperfection they’re a little insecure about? Whether it’s your freckles, scar, or crooked tooth, owning up to it shows you don’t dictate your physical appearance around what other people think of you.

Try new things, even if you’re really, really bad at it.

Bad dancer? Suck at sports? Can’t draw? No problem. Trying new things regardless of your level of expertise shows that you’re a good sport and have a sense of humor. We’re not encouraging you to be bad at everything on purpose, but don’t put yourself down either for not being the best. No man is perfect, and that’s really irresistible.