The color of flame, love and passion has always excited the imagination of designers. On the catwalks it looks fabulous, but in everyday life not everyone risks dealing with it. Many people find red in clothes aggressive and provocative, but if you follow simple principles and your taste, it will become indispensable when choosing basic items and festive outfits. Red, which represents energy and power, was used for the clothes of rulers, and is translated from the Old Slavonic language as "beautiful, the best."
Variations and shades
Red is one of the three main colors that form the rest of the colors. Therefore, its echoes are present in many tones. You can choose the right shades for any appearance, because there are a huge number of them in the color palette. The following varieties are the most common.
| Shade | Description | Association |
| Watermelon | Highlighted Bright Neutral Red | Watermelon |
| Coral | Pink-orange | Coral |
| Pomegranate | Brown-crimson | Pomegranate |
| Scarlet (red) | Clean | Fire |
| Crimson | Bright, saturated tone mixed with blue | Raspberry |
| Pink | Desaturated tone with a touch of white and purple | Daisy |
| Ruby | Cool dark red | Ruby |
| Tomato | Red-orange | Tomato |
| Alizarin (madder lake) | Red-pink | Alizarin |
| Cardinal | Bright neutral tone | Red cassock of cardinals |
| Carmine | Red-purple | A dye obtained from cochineal |
| Crimson | Rich dark tone with a brown tint | Blood |
| Cherry | Dark ruby | Cherry |
| Bordeaux | Dark scarlet | Red wine |
Who does it suit?
Red clothes will either be your trump card or a big failure. It looks incredibly impressive, but to select successful color solutions, it is necessary to take into account the features of your appearance, namely, your color type. The following tips will help you make your choice:
- Summer – girls with light brown hair are recommended to opt for burgundy, brown colors with purple and plum notes;
- Winter – wearing red clothes is also not contraindicated for winter color types. It will emphasize the exquisite contrast of light skin and dark hair. Scarlet, burgundy and fuchsia look especially advantageous. Winter brunettes look unsurpassed in red clothes, leaving an indelible impression on others;
- Spring – and who suits red in clothes without any doubt is girls with the color type "spring". They can enjoy both outfits in bright colors, and pink, burgundy and coral notes;
- Autumn – autumn type of appearance prefers to use colors with a bias towards orange and brown notes. Wine and burgundy colors will emphasize the advantages of peach skin and shining golden hair. Coral and orange-brown are ideal for chestnut hair, and for girls with red hair, outfits with pink and brown tints are simply created.
In addition, when choosing this color, it is important to consider the following nuances:
- Build – women with curvy figures should also avoid scarlet, as it will show off their figure features in an unfavorable light. After all, bright, flashy outfits are simply made to attract attention. But those with a slender figure should not be embarrassed to wear such expressive things;
- Skin features - to create a flawless color ensemble, girls with medium skin tone should choose a combination of white and scarlet, and fair-skinned girls should use a tandem with gray. Dark-skinned beauties should not place bright colors close to the skin.
Not everyone suits fiery outfits. If the skin is inflamed, covered with spots and pimples, or has a pinkish tint, red in clothing will only accentuate the imperfections.
Lucky combinations
This contradictory color attracts and repels at the same time. It is easy to create a spectacular and seductive look with it. But it is psychologically difficult to decide to choose a red thing, because doubts and questions about what color goes with such a bright active shade constantly creep into your head. It is often difficult to choose a harmonious combination of red in clothes due to its dominant nature. But in fact, it makes wonderful contact with other colors, you just need to use the right shade:
- White - the most win-win combination with red in clothing will be white, and instead of pure white you can take ivory or cream;
- Black – decisive natures will undoubtedly like the combination of red and black, ideal for creating the image of a femme fatale;
- Blue – blue and red will shade and balance each other. Play on the contrast of red and blue. In tandem with red clothes, the winter tone will create a spectacular color block. When choosing a combination of blue and red, take a closer look at the light notes of light blue, cornflower blue and Prussian blue. If you use dark blue as a companion, the outfit will turn out heavy and overloaded. In this case, it is recommended to dilute it with white;
- Pink – the duo of red and pink does not look as harmonious as one might expect, although these colors are close. It is quite difficult to combine pink things with cold scarlet colors. But soft pink notes, such as amaranth, raspberry and lingonberry, paired with warm shades, for example, with red-orange, will create a light and romantic mood;
- Brown – it is not difficult to create a stylish look using a combination of brown and red. Many shades are based on yellow, orange and scarlet halftones. This universal color in a duet with a fiery range will add emotionality without sacrificing practicality. A warm brown palette will become a lifesaver in many situations, as it contains a variety of suitable tones: red-brown, light chestnut, wheat and coffee;
- Yellow – Enjoy the explosive combination of yellow and fiery, igniting a wild, colorful fire. Soften the fiery image with light, sunny notes: sand, gold, saffron and rose-yellow;
- Beige – use expressive fiery colors to create an elegant office wardrobe, adding calm beige. Both light and dark notes of beige are great for these purposes;
- Gray - a harmonious balance will be created by combining red and gray in clothing, which will shade the sharpness of a bright item, giving the image a bit of calm and balance;
- Orange - in a duet with orange things, red will enliven the image and give it passion and expressiveness;
- Green - a combination of green and fiery will add sharpness and piquancy to the image if you take warm shades of green, such as spruce, olive, pistachio and marsh. And with a decrease in color temperature, a juicy spicy echo will appear. Menthol, jade, patina and emerald look unforgettable with reddish notes;
- Purple – to create a magical look, use a combination of purple and scarlet. Delicate notes such as grape, lilac, violet and red-violet will create an ultra-fashionable look;
- Total look – a combination of burgundy, carmine and dark colours with the main undiluted tone will add depth to the image.
Acceptable decor and accessories
Accessories are so important in creating an image that they have come to play almost a leading role in this process. When choosing accessories for such expressive items, it is important not to overdo it, maintaining a fine line between an elegant addition to the set and pretentious bad taste. We offer the following recommendations on what to combine with a red outfit:
- A scarlet dress is so bright that it often does not require additional accessories, except for a thin pendant or elegant earrings. And a dress in combination with yellow jewelry or shoes will help to challenge the gray everyday life. Gold, saffron, yellow-pink and sand colors are also suitable for these purposes;
- Red outfits will make you the center of attention, so it is important to choose good quality accessories and shoes;
- Look fashionable even in cold weather. One of the current models of winter red clothing is a parka. Emphasize its brightness with black ankle boots and leggings, and a checkered scarf will add dynamics to a monochromatic set;
- Designers advise using a combination of a red skirt with gray accessories;
- Animal prints in accessories are a great combination, creating a bold and daring outfit. But do not overdo it with predatory patterns. It is better to choose one element, for example, a bag or a scarf.
Pair fiery pieces with classic looks using pumps, or indulge in a more casual and playful look with low boots or sneakers.
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