Sex appeal starts with attitude. Still, a few well-chosen pieces can sharpen it in a matter of minutes. Here are seven fashion and beauty tricks anyone can borrow, from the right shoes to make-up that lands.
A good pair of heels
Heels are not always the wise choice. Yet a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that heel height tracks directly and proportionally with how attractive men perceive a woman to be. One more reason to buy the shoes.
A little black dress
Who would argue with Karl Lagerfeld? He was the one who called it “the basis of the basis”.
Bare shoulders
Contrary to received wisdom, researchers have found that men are strongly drawn to women’s shoulders and arms, not only to their chest.
Something red
The colour of passion and love, red catches the male eye like nothing else.
Body-skimming clothes
Own your curves. Another study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior shows that men’s eyes settle more readily on women whose fitted clothes make their shape plain than on women who hide it — no need to copy any particular look.
A bold lipstick
Red already, so twice as effective, lipstick has virtues of its own: researchers observed that waitresses who wore it drew more attention from male customers, and a Boston University study shows that women wearing moderate make-up come across as more attractive, more competent and more trustworthy.
Sunglasses
Essential on a bright day, sunglasses add glamour and a hint of mystery — provided you pick the right frame.
