Seductresses, you might want to consider choosing to wear a “little red dress” instead of a black one for your next date.

A recent study suggests that wearing red can unconsciously make a man more attracted to you.

Studies show that when men were presented with photos of women under a variety of color presentations, the women who were wearing red or surrounded by a red background were significantly more sexually attractive to them. The men were also more likely to treat them to a better or more expensive outing.

Other interesting findings:

• The color red only incresed men’s perception of the women’s sexual attractiveness. It did not change how they rated the woman’s likability, intelligence or kindness.
• The color red only affects men, when women rated other women, perceptions of attractiveness did not change.

The studies support what our society has already known; the color red has long been associated with love, romance and passion but they also suggest that men’s response to red has bilologcal roots.

“Research has shown that nonhuman male primates are particularly attracted to females displaying red. Female baboons and chimpanzees, for example, redden conspicuously when nearing ovulation, sending a clear sexual signal designed to attract males.”

Check out the article.

For myself, I have seemed to receive more compliments when wearing red. I have always believed it is because red compliments my coloring, I am a fair skinned brunette. But now I wonder?…..

Seductresses? Have you noticed receiving more attention while wearing red?

5 Comments »

1. 

   Comment by Mike — January 8, 2009 @ 1:14 pm

   Well women blush, more blood in certain areas when aroused, so hey we’re just being men. It’s like wearing that bright red lipstick.

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   Comment by Karl R — January 8, 2009 @ 6:47 pm

   Mike has nailed it. Women blush when they’re attracted to men. Men subconsciously recognize the signal. When you’re around the color red, the reflected light will change the apparent color of your skin.

   I’ve also read an article that mentioned that women are naturally a little more flushed as they near ovulation. As some women love to point out, men aren’t sufficiently evolved to ignore those kinds of instinctive triggers.

3. 

   Comment by The Seductress — January 8, 2009 @ 7:27 pm

   Personally, I don’t want my man completely evolved. A little primal is a good thing!
   Seductress

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   Comment by Tina T (Advice Maven) — January 9, 2009 @ 3:51 pm

   I think the attraction is partly due to the way men perceive red and partly the way women feel when we wear red. There’s something that makes you feel more sexy and flirty when wearing red, and I think men notice that as much as the actual color.

5. 

   Comment by James — January 9, 2009 @ 4:48 pm

   I have always like red on a woman no matter where it’s coming from! Red is HOT!!!

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