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The male gaze: What attracts men to women?

The male gaze: What attracts men to women? (Photo: iStock)

"I'm dressing for the female gaze" is a phrase that is becoming popular.

It is meant to imply that a woman's choice of style, from her make-up to her outfit to the way she carries herself, is all about her and not about the need to attract a man.

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