Author Topic: Women wearing red immodest? (Read 6382 times)

lefebvre_fan · « **on:** May 18, 2012, 11:50:38 AM »

OK, first off, let me be clear that I don't want to make women's search for modest dress any more confusing than it already is. Still, I cannot deny that I am irresistibly attracted (perhaps inordinately so) to women in red, both when it comes to hair colour (something that can't be helped) and clothing, and I'm sure I'm not the only man who is. The following article raises some interesting points on the matter (if you can ignore the evolutionary baloney):

Women wearing red send signals that attract men - Telegraph

Some highlights:

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The researchers found that men who were shown photographs of women wearing a red shirt found them more attractive compared to when they saw the same women wearing green or white garments.

The study, which tested 96 men from the United States and Austria, also found that the men felt the women would respond positively to their advances.

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"It is possible that women actually wear red clothing more when they are interested in sɛҳuąƖ encounters. We are currently investigating this possibility, and preliminary evidence suggests that this is indeed happening."

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Mr Pazda added: "From a pragmatic standpoint, our results suggest that women may need to be judicious in their use of red clothing.

"More generally, our finding that female red carries sɛҳuąƖ meaning will likely be of considerable interest to fashion designers, marketers, and advertisers."

OK, maybe this ranks up there with "the sky is blue, grass is green." Still, it raises an important question. I know many Catholic women are trying their best to look attractive so as to attract a potential husband while still remaining within the bounds of modesty. But would wearing red send the wrong signals?

lefebvre_fan · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2012, 12:23:11 PM »

Oh yeah, I forgot about women dyeing their hair red. I guess some of them can help it, lol. Although I'm not sure if dyeing one's hair and wearing red clothing should be grouped together as a single topic. I guess it would depend perhaps on how much dye a woman uses (e.g. having a few highlights vs. going all out, although the latter rarely ever looks good) and her intentions.

PartyIsOver221 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:42:11 PM »

Red = blushing

I will not go any further to elaborate what activities make a woman, and a man, blush.

ora pro me · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2012, 07:39:35 PM »

Oh, for heaven's sake! I say "choose your battles" and I can think of plenty other battles to choose in regard to modesty other than the choice in colors.

Did you know that some Catholics wear red on the feast of Pentecost in honor of the Holy Ghost? Yes, seriously. Take note when Pentecost comes and you may see a lot of red in a Traditional Catholic parish with certain ethnic groups. May the Holy Ghost have mercy on us and on Holy Mother Church.

lefebvre_fan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:20:54 PM »

Well, it's not really a 'battle,' I'm just looking for other people's opinions, and I thank you for yours (and no, I did not know about that, thank you for informing me!).