What's Up With These 'How To Attract A Man' Parodies? The Viral TikTok Trend Explained

Over the past few weeks, women of TikTok have united to listen to the clear, direct advice on "How to dress to attract a man" and make a point of not heeding it. Here, we'll explain "how to attract a man," the parody trend that's been taking off on the app.

What Are "How To Attract A Man" Parodies?

The concept of the trend is simple: an audio will give clear instructions on how to dress to attract a man. These tips include keeping one's hair down and wearing clothes that emphasize a body's shape. After each instruction, women will change their appearance to do the exact opposite of what the instructions say. At the end of the video, they'll often end up in a frumpy or humorous outfit.

How Did "How To Attract A Man" Parodies Become A Meme?

While there are genuine people on TikTok who purport to be beauty and dating coaches, the audio for the "how to attract a man" meme was actually made in jest. On January 28th, 2023, TikToker @veronicashavie posted the original audio, offering instructions about how to dress and present in order to "attract a man," but her video was sarcastic, as she made a point of defying every instruction she gave in the audio.

It took months for the audio to become a meme, as further parodies began more prominently appearing towards the end of July. Around that time, influencers began jumping on the trend, gaining millions of views and likes. Some notable accounts that participated in the trend include @leaelui and @rxneexx.

What Are Some Examples Of "How To Attract A Man" Parodies?

For more information, check out 'how to attract a man' parodies on Know Your Meme.