Red is back
August 30th, 2006It has taken almost 20 years for red to come back as a major fashion colour. It’s just what the doctor ordered to brighten up a dark palette for autumn and winter. The revival of red goes hand in hand with the revival of ‘80’s urban punk chic this season. It’s the colour of power, love and good fortune - and a lot more versatile than you might think.
Everyone can wear red – and that includes redheads! Nicole Kidman was breathtaking in Moulin Rouge when she wore red. It’s a question of finding the correct shade and intensity, which depends on the undertone colour of your skin. Your skin can either have warm or cold undertones; and shades of red can either have yellow or blue undertones. It’s easiest to determine which undertone you tend towards by looking at the inside of your hands.
- Skin with warm (yellow) undertones should select tomato reds
- Skin with cold (blue) undertones should select richer cherry reds.
- Some people have both sets of undertones and can therefore wear both.
I have always thought of red as a basic colour, along with black, white, grey and tan, despite its ability to be bright. If it’s a colour that you are not used to wearing – consider it as an accent or accessory instead. Stay tuned for how to wear it with style.
August 30th, 2006 at 8:14 am
I see alot of red for spring here (Australia) too. Now I want to go out and buy a red top or dress. LOL
September 29th, 2006 at 7:13 am
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October 27th, 2006 at 6:47 am
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October 30th, 2006 at 9:06 am
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May 9th, 2007 at 7:47 am
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October 25th, 2007 at 7:45 am
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December 13th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
I recently bought a wonderfully styled red peacoat. It is well tailored and is actually my first real addition of this color to my wardrobe. I was just curious to know what anyone thought about wearing this color as a peacoat to work, would it be appropriate?