arm candy
Decorative plus-one
Arm candy is an attractive person brought as a companion to a social event primarily to enhance one's image or status.
The term emphasizes appearance over substance—the person functions as a decorative accessory on someone's arm: He showed up with some young arm candy at the gala.
Usually refers to women accompanying men, though the term applies to anyone in this role.
Spouse chosen for appearance
- trophy husbandSpouse valued for appearance
- trophy spouseAttractive partner as status symbol
- status symbolItem showing rank
- socialiteProminent figure in fashionable circles
glitterati · jet set · high society · prestige · envy · showoff · escort · companion
trophy wife
Spouse chosen for appearance
- trophy husbandSpouse valued for appearance
- trophy spouseAttractive partner as status symbol
- status symbolItem showing rank
socialite · glitterati · jet set · high society · prestige · envy · showoff · escort · companion · plus-one
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
magnetism · opulence · extravagance · glitz · luxury · panache · flair · posh · ritzy · swank
stylish
Fashionably elegant
- fashionableCurrently in style
- chicTasteful, current flair
- trendyCurrently in vogue
designer · haute couture · vogue · tailored · bespoke · sartorial · sleek · dapper · debonair · snazzy
- gender stereotypesboys will be boys, pink for girls, blue for boys, man up, strong men
- eye candyhottie, hunk, babe, stud, knockout
- objectificationsexualization, objectification, dehumanization, commodification, male gaze
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- infatuationcrush, infatuation, infatuated, smitten, first love
- loverslover, lovers, beloved, sweethearts, sweetheart
arm candylife partner
Committed romantic companion
soulmate · true love · spouse · better half · significant other
arm candyembarrassment
Self-conscious unease
baggage · millstone · albatross · dead weight
arm, arms, candy, armed, candied, armful, candies, armband, armlet