The majority of women understand the importance of having the right handbag to match their outfits and to match the occasion. Some cities even have entire stores devoted to handbags to meet the demand. In San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood — a trendy area near the ocean — there’s even a store called Purse Addict. Most men don’t understand why women need more than one or two purses. After all, most men only have one wallet and would never consider using two. But maybe women and men would get along better if men thought about the importance of a woman’s accessories. Here are some ideas.

Attention to Detail

Men, next time you’re at the mall during warm weather, check out the feet (yes, the feet) of the women walking by. You’ll probably notice that 99% of the women have lovely pedicures (and probably lovely shoes as well). This shows that women usually appreciate detail and pay attention to detail. Men would do well to think about this fact, since women often notice every detail of a man’s appearance, as well. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why women put so much thought and effort into finding the right accessories to match their outfits.

Fitting In and Standing Out

Most men also don’t understand how important it is for many women to look fashionable. Next time you’re walking with a date, you may notice other women checking out your date. They’re probably looking at her outfit and accessories — after all, she landed a man, and if they’re single, they might be looking for attractive fashion ideas. Women know that many men are visual creatures, so it’s important to many of them to look attractive.