Around these parts, we tend to think of style as something to be celebrated. Not so in other spots, even on this very website. Today, in response to the question, "What is sexy?" writer Alice Gregory notes that she's none too keen on guys who think too hard about how they put themselves together. "I am actively unattracted to men who Care," she says, "which is a conservative stance, I know, but I can't help having it." She goes on, in no uncertain terms:

So really what I see when a man in a studied ensemble of slim-fitting business-casualwear sits next to me on the subway is an idiot. Here is a person, I think to myself, who — by choice, for zero reason at all — has chosen to direct mental and financial funds towards something that neither he, nor the women he aims to attract care about. It's foolish asset management, and the unwise allocation of resources is never sexy.

Now, it's obvious that we take issue with this — the idea that no man could possibly care about his clothing is especially vexing — but we're not going to get into all of that here. Because, well, you already know where we stand. What we're really curious about is what you think. Is being a stylish man the anti-sexy? Let us know in the comments, on Twitter, via carrier pigeon — whatever floats your boat.

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Jonathan Evans Jonathan Evans is the style director of Esquire, covering all things fashion, grooming, accessories, and, of course, sneakers.

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