Women go wild over 'sweatpants dating theory' that experts claim will attract a better quality man

Sometimes to level up you have to dress down - and women are swearing they've never been hit on more after swapping heels for hoodies. 

A now-viral trend encouraging women to dress comfortably on a night out may be the secret to finding the perfect man, with women reporting they've never been approached more on a night out while wearing sweats.

'Normally [my friends and I] wear the typical "college bar girl" outfit out. For example, mini skirt, boots, going out tops, etc,' University of Arizona student London Carter told the Dailymail.com.

But, after donning an oversized hoodie, baggy jeans and sneakers to the bar, the college junior and her friends were stunned to find they were approached more than usual by multiple men who complimented their outfits.

'We got more stares than usual and talked to way more people than normal,' she recalled. 

'We got asked to play pool with these guys which never normally happens,' she continued. 'We even got our drinks bought for us while playing pool.'

TikTok user Eleanor Rose Kreamer also tested the theory, posting a video showing her in 'comfy' clothes and heading to a bar.

In a video posted online, the 23-year-old showed herself and her friends dressed in leggings or jeans and sweatshirts at a bar, as men continued to come and talk to them.

'It worked all too well,' she wrote in the caption.

According to Jaime Bronstein, a relationship therapist based in California, dressing in comfortable clothing can attract a 'better' type of man - but said it's important to not go overboard.

'There are extremes that you want to avoid,' she warned.

'Showing up in a sweat suit and hiking boots will not do the trick - save that for your day dates together or hanging at home,' she suggested.

The relationship expert said casual clothes can make an individual feel more confident, which in turn makes you look more approachable. 

'Wearing casual clothing at a bar shows that you are confident enough in yourself and your personality and that you don't need to attract a man by showing as much skin as possible,' she told the Dailymail.com.

'Quality men are drawn to women who prioritize their own needs and self-expression. Choosing comfort over dressing up shows that you're self-assured,' Jaime noted.

'Quality men, as much as they like when a girl dresses up (at the appropriate time and venue), often report that their favorite look on a girl is the casual, laid-back t-shirt and jeans with natural makeup, so the dressing comfy theory to attract a "better" man makes perfect sense!'

London agreed, hypothesizing they were approached because they looked less intimidating.

'Wearing a sweatshirt to the bar is perceived as low maintenance and more "cool girl,"' she mused.  

As for London and her friends, they enjoyed testing the theory but haven't given up on the cute outfits for a night out.

'I don’t think it's wrong to dress up as well though, and I understand why girls get approached that way as well, it was just a fun social experiment,' she pointed out.