Red is the more popular color for trooping #fairies. As a result, the color was considered unlucky, even when on clothing or scarves worn by humans: Women wearing red petticoats were avoided in the west of #Ireland until recent times.
Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of #Celtic #Mythology and Folklore`
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RT @vickyhaddock@twitter.com
Women's right to propose on 29th February goes back hundreds of years. In Scotland, women should traditionally wear a red petticoat, like this 1758 quilted example from @CTHistorical@twitter.com, to ensure success when popping the question. #LeapDay #LeapYear2020 #fashionhistory #petticoat