The brightest, most provocative and aggressive in the entire palette of colors is considered to be red. However, it is at the same time the most captivating and mysterious. Without this color, not a single fashion show takes place, and this is quite understandable. Designers fell in love with all shades of red, because this color (like no other) is able to instantly enliven the image, make the outfit spectacular and truly luxurious.
Stylists agree: red clothes are equally good for both young girls and older women. Do not ignore the red color and men. Scarlet, burgundy or coral elements in the image can tell about the character of their owner much more than he himself.
How to use red in clothes to make the look elegant and stylish?
Psychology of red in clothes
People who prefer red wardrobe items are amorous, emotional, sociable, cheerful and charismatic. However, there is also a reverse side of the coin. Men and women whose wardrobe is dominated by red things are quick-tempered and quite harsh with others.
At the same time, psychologistsassert: there is also a feedback. In other words, people who lack optimism and self-confidence will be able to "pull" it into their lives by regularly using combinations with red in their clothes.
Do you want to attract attention and be known as stylish? Buy a pair of luxurious red shoes or a trendy red bag. The attention of others is guaranteed. There are only a few suggestions.
- Red thing (dress, scarf, shoes or something else) must be of good quality. The red details immediately catch the eye, so sloppy tailoring or poor quality fabric can make the look cheap and repulsive.
- Red requires careful selection of the color palette in the image. Not every shade can make a good tandem.
- The red color palette includes dozens of shades. How to choose "your" from them? The appearance color type will help determine this.
Which shade of red is right for you
To find suitable shades, you should pay attention to 4 basic color types:
- Winter woman. Representatives of this type of appearance are distinguished by light, and sometimes snow-white skin with a cold undertone. The hair of such beauties is most often dark or even black. The blush on the cheeks of the "winter" is almost imperceptible, and it appears extremely rarely. As for the color of the eyes, it is usually bright and cold (these are brown, blue with blue, frosty gray eyes). To emphasize the originality of such an appearance, from redPalettes should choose a pink, bright red or wine shade. Any of them will give the image nobility and luxury.
- Woman-"spring". Golden or slightly pinkish skin, freckles on the face, flaxen or straw hair - all this is a portrait of a charming "spring". The eyes of such young ladies are most often light (gray, blue, tea or greenish). The figure of a spring girl will not allow you to confuse her with any other. In most cases, these are fragile, almost airy creatures, romantic and tender. In these cases, it is important not to reload the image. Cherry, brick, lobster, pink, coral and scarlet colors will help to do this.
- Woman-"summer". This color type is very typical for European women. The skin of such a beauty is distinguished by a cold undertone, but the option with milky or, conversely, pinkish skin is not excluded. In any case, summer women get a tan quickly, while it turns out to be quite even and rich. Hair (like eyes) have light shades. The ideal red color in clothes for "summer" will be raspberry, wine, lingonberry.
- Autumn woman. Representatives of this color type boast luxurious golden, peach or yellowish-pink skin. In the appearance of such women, hair occupies a special place - often they are carrot, copper or chestnut, but certainly luxurious. Pomegranate, rowan, carrot and pepper color is perfect for owners of skin with a warm undertone. If a cold undertone is felt in the appearance, then the shades of salmon, wine and tomato will be the best ally.
Combination of redand white
To create the perfect look, many stylists recommend using a mix of white and red. This tandem is always relevant, moreover, women and girls of absolutely any age can safely wear it. Even a fiery red dress will lose its pretentiousness and sexual overtones if it is complemented with a white jacket. At the same time, a red and white bow will certainly emphasize a woman's subtle sense of style.
It is important to consider the combination of red with other colors in clothes. If a thing is designed in scarlet, ruby red and another bright shade, then it is better for her to choose snow-white as allies. A sharp contrast will make the look interesting, and a pure white color will smooth out the impression of a bright shade.
Any other shades of white (milk, cream, ivory) with bright colors lose their charm and may seem dull, dirty. In this case, it is better to choose dark saturated shades, for example, raspberry, burgundy, carmine. A third color can also fit into the ensemble of red and white, especially if it is black.
Red and black
Black and red in clothes is always luxurious and fashionable. Many designers rightly consider this combination of colors to be classic. Indeed, suitable for everyone and always, such an outfit will add elegance to the image.
Unlike white (the shade of which should be chosen for the type of red), black is equally good for all shades, whether it be fuchsia, coral or wine. One has only to remember: a deeper restrained image will helpcreate dark shades.
Many people find the combination of black and red in a woman's clothing defiant. Getting rid of this subtext will help the correct prioritization. For an evening reception, a red dress with black jewelry, accessories and shoes will be appropriate. When it comes to everyday wardrobe, black should prevail in the image. So, a wine or scarlet jacket or cardigan will help to stylishly complement black trousers and a shirt. If you need to create a three-color ensemble, then snow-white, vanilla or milky is best suited as an addition.
Grey with red
Restrained elegance, nobility, unsurpassed style - all this can be achieved by mixing gray and red shades. All those who are afraid of the red palette because of its aggressiveness should make a choice in favor of this mix.
There is one "but": as in the case of white, the shade of gray should be selected according to the intensity of the color and the presence of warm and cold notes.
At the same time, any shade of gray (mouse, anthracite, wet asph alt) blends perfectly with deep garnet, wine and burgundy.
To "dilute" this combination, you can safely use white and black accessories and jewelry.
Sapphires and rubies
To some, the combination of red and blue in clothes may seem a little strange, but they really complement each other perfectly. The blue color symbolizescalmness, prudence and wisdom, which are so lacking in hot-tempered red.
To achieve harmony in this combination, you should pay attention to the shades. With scarlet, coral, grenadine and other bright shades, it is worth combining deep blue tones. An excellent choice would be sapphire, cob alt, ultramarine.
If there are things of dark and dusty shades as red (lingonberry, raspberry, cardinal), the same discreet soft shades will be the best addition: azure, denim, niagara.
What colors go with red and blue? If there is a need to turn this duet into a trio, then you should take a shade from the white palette as an additional color.
Union of green and red
A bow using these two colors is the choice of bold and creative women. Stylists say that the right shades will make the image incredibly stylish and memorable. However, there is always a risk of making a mistake and turning the onion into complete bad taste.
The perfect combination of red in clothes with green shades can be called carmine and deep malachite. These shades complement each other perfectly and do not look theatrical.
Scarlet looks no less spectacular, accompanied by dark emerald, pistachio, olive and khaki.
For those who doubt whether it is appropriate to wear a red skirt and a green blouse, there is a win-win option: a dress or suit in greenpalette + scarlet or garnet accessories and vice versa.
The perfect combination of colors in clothes: red + brown
If the goal is to create the most neutral look, then in a pair of red, you should choose a shade from the brown palette. By itself, brown looks luxurious, but somewhat boring. Red will help instantly revive it and make it sensual.
What combinations of colors in clothes with red can be called the most successful? The list can include:
- chocolate + bright coral;
- deep wine shades + delicate sand;
- scarlet or ruby + delicate beige (such options look dreamy and touching);
- garnet or wine + brick (dark sand).
Choosing one of these bows, it is worth considering seasonality. So, pastel shades of brown will be appropriate in summer and spring days. If the outfit is chosen for the cold season, it is better to prefer richer dark colors (mochachino, copper brown, coffee).
Red in the sunlight
Yellow color is not inferior to red in terms of brightness and activity. It is for this reason that not everyone will like the use of these two colors in one image. Meanwhile, yellow is one of the most unexpected and interesting options for combining red in clothes.
If you follow some tips, it can become very successful:
- Sunny color is betterscarlet is in harmony with everything, however, in order to avoid competition, it is better to choose discreet shades of yellow. So, a mustard shirt is perfect for a scarlet skirt.
- The tandem of lemon and bright red is allowed only in summer looks, while the style of things must be carefully selected.
- Light yellow + carmine (or garnet) looks just as luxurious, but not as bold.
- Jewellery with a gold tint is considered akin to yellow, so with red wardrobe items they should be worn very carefully.
Purple with red
This combination can be called one of the brightest and most extraordinary, especially when the outfit consists of ruby and fuchsia (or orchid). However, who said that these shades are incompatible? Eminent designers managed to prove the opposite. Fashionistas can see for themselves from the photo - red clothes with the inclusion of purple turn into a bright festive bow for creative personalities.
More calmer options are those that use shades of purple with hints of blue (this is plum, indigo or lilac).
Total Red
A bow consisting of only red in clothes will be a rather risky decision. The fact is that the shades of the red palette are absolutely incompatible with each other, whatever they may be.
As for the outfit, designed in one color, it should not be used either. A red dress with red shoes and accessories will turn the outfit into a solid bright spot. So overloaded imagewill challenge the sense of style of its owner, so you should definitely include an additional color in it (at least as accessories or decorations).
Suitable style
As for the style of red things, there are no special recommendations here and cannot be. Each woman will choose exactly the version of the dress, trousers or outerwear that best suits her style and figure.
However, you should always remember: a short red skirt can look somewhat defiant, and only a woman who is 100% confident in her figure can afford a tight-fitting dress of a scarlet or ruby hue.
Red fabric texture
Finally, it is worth noting one more important detail - the texture of the fabric. It is best to choose clothes with a matte surface. She makes bright fabrics more restrained and brings a touch of austerity.
A satin texture with a soft, unobtrusive sheen is quite acceptable. Such elegant dresses look especially luxurious and elegant. Even clothes of the simplest cut with a satin texture will look expensive and stylish.
Lacquer garments should be discarded. Otherwise, others will consider such an outfit defiant and cheap. The same goes for sequins and other embellishments on scarlet or ruby clothing. Red color is attractive and heavy in itself. The presence of additional fabric decor can play a cruel joke.
Combination of red and print
Speaking about what colors red is combined with in clothes, do not forget about the print. To avoid errors when creatingstylish bow, it is better to choose monochrome things as companions to red wardrobe items. In other words, it is desirable to completely abandon the print.
Zebra and leopard skins were under the strictest ban. They look ridiculous next to burgundy, red and pink shades and always "cheap" the image.
As for the red fabric itself, large floral motifs, checks, peas or stripes are quite appropriate for the summer version. Such simple patterns on the fabric will make the item suitable for everyday use.
So, should we be afraid of red? Of course not. On the contrary, clothes in this color can accentuate the female image better than others. However, at the same time, the color of the flame is extremely capricious and demanding. That is why the selection of a wardrobe will require more time than usual. The advice of stylists will help you choose a combination of colors in clothes for red - photos of the most successful options are found in glossy magazines. The result of the work done will be simply amazing effect.
