Apparently, this is the nonsexual act that men find insanely attractive

People who date women have deemed one fashion choice attractive (Picture: Getty Images/Connect Images) Backwards baseball caps, keeping a nice firm hand on the steering wheel while reversing and doing a diligent look behind…these are all well-documented things that many women who date men find attractive. The hat thing might feel like a reference from a 90s rom-com, but the UK heatwave has brought it right back. Swoon. Now, if you’ve ever wondered what men feel is the equivalent of this uber-attractive fashion choice in women, we supposedly have an answer. Plonking your sunglasses atop your head after a long day in the sun might seem like a purely functional, practical move, but apparently, men love it. Many women wear their sunglasses as an accessory, and rightly so (Picture: Metro) ‘I feel so seen’ So, how do we know this? TikToker @lifewithlexi08 posed the question: ‘What is the women equivalent of a backwards baseball cap on a man?’ and the comments were flooded with people talking about shades. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. @seabent wrote: ‘My husband says sunglasses on my head (specifically when my hair is down) and/or a milkmaid dress.’ For @Hannah, whose boyfriend agrees that sunglasses are the way to a man’s heart, it’s ‘something about the way it makes the hair look and shows your face.’ Being bisexual, I’m also attracted to women – and I can see what all the fuss is about. It’s less about curating a neat hairstyle for these sunnies to sit gently upon, and more about quickly rushing them on top of your head, and embracing the messy, nonchalant aesthetic that comes with it. It’s about being free. Who cares if your curls aren’t perfect underneath? It’s like jewellery for the head, right? (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61) It’s not that you should need to – or try to – impress anyone with a simple pair of specs, by the way. It’s the summer, and we all need a bit of respite. Not everything needs to be for the male gaze. Who cares, right? But if you’re doing it anyway, let’s celebrate the win-win. A male friend of mine – let’s call him Matthew* – is completely on board with this idea. The 24-year-old tells Metro: ‘It just looks cool. It’s a good blend of looking laid back while still appearing put together. ‘I’ve also noticed a lot of women using their sunglasses to change how their hair frames their face, like how you would with clips or a hairband, which can have a big impact on how people look. ‘It’s apparently the female equivalent of a guy wearing a backwards baseball cap, and I think there’s a lot of truth in that.’ And the answer is going to our heads, too, as @Serenity added: ‘As a girlie who always has her sunglasses on her head…I feel so seen and hot asf rn.’ @MJ penned: ‘Everyone saying sunglasses on your head, I’ve been doing that s*** for yrs and didn’t realise it was a thing,’ while @Liv said: ‘I don’t even use sunglasses for their actual purpose most [of the] time.’ With a caption reading ‘I just love women,’ @appletoof said: ‘Why is it so attractive when women pull their sunglasses up! OOF.’ We’re with you, gal. ‘I feel like I’m the ONLY WOMAN IN THIS WHOLE UNIVERSE who feels like she looks SO silly with my sunglasses on like a headband,’ @ifitsmeanttob lamented, while @Safa argued: ‘I feel like we also pull off baseball caps.’ There are also women who’ve woken up to the power of using a pair of sunnies to layer an outfit. @haileyrayne.18 wrote on TikTok: ‘Idk what it is about a pair of sunglasses on top of my head but it automatically makes me feel 10x prettier.’ So, the next time you’re done wearing your sunglasses and plop them right on top of your head, know that they’re not just holding your hair back. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Arrow MORE: I earn £230,000 and want to retire at 47 — my younger girlfriend thinks that’s unfair Arrow MORE: I’m a sex worker — this is why your husband is my favourite client Arrow MORE: My husband ran off with the au pair and it’s put me off relationships for good The Hook Up Metro's hottest newsletter, with juicy stories and tips for spicing things up in the bedroom. 18+