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" Being a man repeller becomes a process of elimination. If a guy is only really into your outfit and won't date you because of what you're wearing, they are too driven by the female exterior and don't care about your intellect. "

Leandra Medine

Outfit

You

Process

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Leandra Medine

Fashion

Good

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Leandra Medine

Wear

Opinion

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Leandra Medine

Always

Book

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Mother

Ask

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Sun

Good

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