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Jan 23, 2023 15:02
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I’m new to papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan), but I work at a lounge, so even if I don’t look overly “nightlife,” I honestly do wear high-end designer brands to work.
At Universe Club, does wearing things like that leave a bad impression?
I have my first meeting with a man coming up and I’m unsure what kind of clothes, accessories, and bag would be best. Since we’ll be meeting at a luxury hotel, I’d like to dress in something suitably high-quality, but…
When I look at the female member introductions, it seems that fitted dresses and minis are preferred over soft, flowy dresses. Yet those styles seem like they’d give more of a nightlife vibe, so the more I think about it, the more confused I get.
I’m Type B, so I’m not considering an adult relationship (intimate) that day. However, this will be my first time meeting him, and we may end up seeing each other regularly in the future. I’d really appreciate any advice you can offer.
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Age: 50s
👨 Male
Universe member
Wear something that suits you—if you try too hard, it’ll show later anyway.
Try to look as close as possible to the image in your profile photos. Supporters make offers based on that impression, so I don’t think they’ll be disappointed.
It would also look a little odd to have evening-style makeup with an innocent, refined outfit.
Personally, I prefer dresses that flatter your figure and show your body line nicely over soft, flowy dresses.
I like the kind of clothes, light makeup, hair color, and figure that Minami Tanaka, announcer Miku Hironaka, or Airi Suzuki—the girlfriend of soccer player Ao Tanaka—have.
That’s just my personal preference, though, haha.
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Age: Private
👨 Male
Universe staff
> Women who don’t give off a “nightlife” vibe—something I often see discussed here
Was that really a topic that came up frequently here? I didn’t remember that, so I was wondering about it. Then I saw that Kazu had searched for it and written that only one result came up.
That means the questioner probably heard this discussed somewhere other than here. If so, the best way to get an answer would be to ask the person who actually made that comment.
As for clothing, whether men dislike high-end brands depends on the individual, but generally speaking, it’s common not to wear luxury-brand items when going out for papa-katsu.
That said, wearing a luxury brand as a kind of “repellent” to ward off the wrong kind of men could be a valid strategy.
In other words, if you’re high-level yourself, a man may think it’s perfectly natural for you to wear luxury brands and have that many men around you. The advantage is that he’s less likely to offer you an unreasonably low allowance.
However, if he doesn’t see it that way, he may simply dislike women who wear luxury brands, and the arrangement may not continue.
So, what should you wear…?
You could take a look at what ordinary women are wearing on trains and in other everyday settings.
Also, regarding photos showing the outfits used by Universe: they’re mainly meant to show what kind of clothing photographs well for their listings. I think you should keep in mind that dating outfits may follow somewhat different trends.
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By “nightlife look,” do you mean the kind of clothing and accessories worn by professionals working at clubs or lounges?
When I registered with Universe, I dressed in polished, well-mannered outfits—something like what a news anchor might wear—that would be appropriate anywhere. Since that’s also how I usually dress, I don’t remember ever making a bad impression.
Especially when meeting at a luxury hotel, I think it’s better to avoid anything so flashy that the man feels embarrassed to be seen with you.
I also work part-time at a club, but I’ve never once considered going on a date in my work clothes. Clubs have their own appropriate hairstyles and dress code. I think it’s important to dress appropriately for the occasion.
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Age: Private
👨 Male
Universe member
Most men join a club specifically because they’d rather avoid women who currently work at lounges. That’s why outfits or grooming that strongly give off a nightlife-worker vibe tend to be unpopular.
That said, an attractive woman can often overcome that impression, and men who enjoy host and lounge clubs may not mind at all. Since some men won’t make an offer once they know someone works in nightlife, the fact that he did may be a good sign. (That is, if you mentioned it in your profile—if not, he may feel quite shocked when he finds out.)
The most important things to be careful about, though, are your conversation and behavior. If the way you talk and the flow of the time together make him feel increasingly like he’s meeting a woman who works at a lounge, he may not enjoy himself very much.
Try not to make him feel as though he’s just another customer accompanying you to work.
👨 Male
Universe member
>When people here talk about a woman having no “nightlife vibe,” what exactly do they mean?
I think they mean someone who looks like an ordinary female employee at a regular company.
Since this will be your first meeting, I also think it’s best if she looks fairly similar to her profile photos.
There was one woman who showed up wearing a ribbon in her hair, a miniskirt, and platform shoes—in an outfit that looked just like Sailor Moon from a girls’ manga. What was she thinking?
I’m over 60, so we looked completely mismatched, and I felt like I couldn’t go out in public with her. I even wondered, “Did I make a mistake with this offer?” (笑)
Later, she told me, “I was really excited and tried hard to make a good impression that day.”
But you can get a general sense of someone after talking with them for a little while, so I don’t think there’s any need to try too hard with your clothes or appearance. (笑)
Age: Private
👨 Male
Universe member
Have there really been frequent answers saying things like “women who give off a nightlife vibe”? I searched the papa-katsu anonymous Q&A box for “nightlife vibe,” but this was the only result. It’s difficult to be asked about something as though it comes up often when it hasn’t actually been mentioned.
As for your question, “Is wearing things like that generally viewed negatively at Universe?” men’s preferences vary from person to person.
The other day, someone asked, “If a woman showed up wearing Moncler or Hermès—such as a Birkin or Picotin—would you want to build a relationship with her going forward?”
https://universe-club.jp/help/questions/view/14860
Even looking at the answers to that question, the respondents had a wide range of opinions. I don’t think it’s appropriate to lump all male members of Universe Club together.
You mentioned being unsure what to wear when meeting a man for the first time, but men make offers after looking at your profile photos. So, I think the safest choice is to wear something that isn’t too far removed from what you’re wearing in those photos.