Why do women prefer men who wear red?

Science speaks: Guys looking for love should consider wearing crimson

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Wearing red could help men land the woman of their dreams. A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General shows that women find men dressed in red, more attractive than those attired in other colors. Why, exactly? Here, a concise guide:

What did the study find?

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