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Who says that a knowledge of science has no relevance for everyday life? Here's a hot tip for us ladies.

Recently a Professor Andrew Elliott of the University of Rochester reported results in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology that men were more likely to see us as prettier, want to kiss us, and spend money on us if we were wearing red.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27417084/?GT1=43001

Other, earlier research indicated that guys tend to get befuddled when around women in bikinis.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25197962/

Considering the nature of these studies, the sizes of the samples used, and their plausibility both in terms of evolutionary psychology and everyday experience, women who wish to increase their Attreactiveness Quotient (A.T.) from whatever level it currently is might well consider the addition of red garments in their wardrobes. Doing this might be more successful than using the putative pheromones, cosmetics, or cup-enhancers.

So much for the basic black dress. Very intereating.

Or hedge your bets: How about a red bikini, while you use some parfume?

Red is my favourite colour.

Is maroon red enough, or should I consider transferring to the University of Georgia? (Heaven forbid!)

It's interesting that two members use red color for their fonts.

Don't fall into the sin of turning Georgian, Heidi!

Are there any colors that turn men off?

None at all,I expect.

White does, particularly in wedding dresses.

Would wearing a red wedding dress take away any latent fear of commitment?

This is in the same direction as the theory that you should put a red car in the showroom of a car dealership.

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