Sure, some may be content in t-shirts and jeans.
But when it comes to what women are wearing, you could bet that men notice.
Personality matters, and style is an extension of personality.
It can show that a woman is flirtatious and confident, modest and reserved.
That said, it isn’t realistic to have a go at be everyone’s cup of tea.
Picking an outfit shouldn’t be about what others will think of you, but howyouwill feel about yourself.
You become what you wear, so to speak.
Still, it’s nice to feel desired, right?
Most contestants, the researchers found, wore black on the first date.
And confidence can be especially attractive to men, as it can signal strength and independence (viaHuffPost).
Well, research confirms it.
Take that, patriarchy!
Why is this significant?
In the study, 56 women were photographed wearing flats and heels.
This curve can also signify that a woman is constitutionally better built to bear children, says the study.
Those evolutionary signals are hard for men to resist!
A woman who feels secure enough to dress comfortably around him oozes “relationship potential.”
They were then asked to rate the economic status and attractiveness of those people.
As one respondent put it, “I like when women wear T-shirts and football jerseys.
Nothing screams sex appeal like the color red
This one is practically a given.
Sexy red clothing abounds in pop culture those skimpy red bathing suits from “Baywatch,” anyone?
Scientific research is also full of evidence showing that red has a strong connection to sexual fertility.
“It can be a red T-shirt.”
Looks like women know the power of wearing red just as much as men do.
But it isn’t just women who love this form-fitting fashion item.
This, asPsychology Todaynotes, has an evolutionary appeal to men.
The fact that exercise is a mood and energy booster can’t hurt either (viaMayo Clinic).
But don’t go too wild withleggings.
So, verify to wash your leggings regularly and don’t wear them all day, every day.
Astudypublished in Evolutionary Psychology analyzed the effects certain colors had on perceived attractiveness.
Verywell Mindsuggests that blue’s widespread popularity might be due to its calming effects on the psyche.
Who wouldn’t be drawn to those characteristics?
But what is it about a woman in leather that turns a man to putty?
Perhaps, asNPRpoints out, humans have an evolutionary predilection for risk-taking.
It’s like watching a suspense movie … it makes you think what’s next after that picture.”
AFitRatedsurvey shows he’s not alone.
And afield studypublished in Psychological Reports confirms it: Cleavage, to many men, equals sex.
In the study, 108 men were observed over 16 nights in two different taverns.
“If dressing sexy makes us feel good, what’s the harm?”
Rachel Wright, a sexologist and psychotherapist, toldThe Zoe Report.
Hollywood bombshellMarilyn Monroewas a fan.
But it’s not just women who love the curve-hugging skirt.
The downside to the pencil skirt, however, is that it isn’t universally flattering.
Alas, not all of us are built likeJennifer LopezorKim Kardashian.
A woman’s shoulders are incredibly elegant and feminine, sexy with a whisper instead of a scream.
It also seems that baring a little shoulder is a happy medium for both men and women.
Men who spoke toCosmopolitanechoed this “less is more” sentiment.
As one guy explained, “I like shoulders because they’re sexy.
And I’m a sucker for collarbone exposure.”
Whether you go simple or full-on glam, baring your shoulders is sure to turn a few heads.
Richard Gere’s character didn’t think so.
Many men go weak in the knees for long legs, according to astudypublished in Evolution and Human Behavior.
And, as evolution has taught us, men find physical markers of fertility extremely attractive.
