The Red Dress Effect is a “phenomenon in which people wearing red clothing, such as a red dress, are perceived to be more sexually appealing.” – Wikipedia.

We all love a good red dress for special occasions whether it’s a party or a date. And with good reason! Biologically speaking there are reasons which explain why men are more drawn to women dressed in red.

– THE RED DRESS EFFECT –
BIOLOGICAL EXPLANATIONS

“In the wild, when many species of non-human primate females become fertile, their estrogen level rises, which causes their blood vessels to open up, leading to redness on the skin… This increase in redness has been shown to attract male counterparts, expressed by their increased activity in sex, self-stimulation, and attention towards the females.

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So you want to know how to dress for a party in NYC? Over the four and a half years I’ve been in New York I’ve accumulated several party-worthy outfits. And when you’re in a city like NYC, you’ll definitely need a good number of those.

BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK

The first thing to know is that in New York, BLACK can never go wrong.

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There are many luxuries in life that I enjoy. I love the soft touch of genuine silk against my body. I love sinking my tired body into a tub of hot water, allowing the warmth to comfort my sore muscles. But perhaps the biggest luxury of all is being able to live in NYC and that’s when I fell in love with One Madison.

There is so much to love about a city like NYC.

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