As These Women Fought for Their Rights, Red Lipstick Became a Part of Their Uniform. the Bold and Dauntless Red Was Feminine, Yet Daring and Powerful. It...
As these women fought for their rights, red lipstick became a part of their uniform. The bold and dauntless red was feminine, yet daring and powerful. It became symbolic of strength during a time when men were trying to strip that away from women.
What does wearing red lipstick mean?
Until lipstick was popularized in the early 20th century, red lips were often associated with morally dubious women: impolite, sexually amoral, even heretical. In the Dark Ages, red lips were seen as a sign of commingling with the devil.
Red lips have been considered attractive in women in geographically and temporally diverse cultures, possibly because they mimic vasodilation associated with sexual arousal.
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