Color in psychology
Red color occupies a special niche in the palette. In the subconscious of people, it is associated with power (it is called the color of kings), wealth (in former times, red fabrics were not cheap) and passion.
Psychologists believe that red clothes are preferred by confident people who like to stand out in the crowd and are not embarrassed when they find themselves in the center of everyone's attention.
Red clothing on women tends to attract the attention of men. Firstly, it is difficult not to notice a girl dressed in bright clothes, and secondly, there is a subconscious reaction, because red is the color of love.
Most often, fans of the color red in clothes are emotional and somewhat stubborn, and also have pronounced leadership abilities. Therefore, psychologists recommend girls who are excessively timid to dress in red to overcome their shyness.
Shades
There are many shades of red and this must be taken into account when choosing suitable combinations. All existing shades can be divided into several groups:
- Light . These shades are formed by diluting red with white. These include the whole range of pink and coral shades. Light red can be used to create vintage or retro looks, as well as rustic and ethnic looks.
- Bright . These shades demonstrate the power of red. The group of bright shades includes pure red, scarlet, tomato, and rowan. Bright shades of red are especially good for country style looks. They are suitable for sports and evening looks.
- Dark . Dark red includes almost all berry shades - cherry, raspberry, lingonberry, as well as the color of red wine and mahogany. These colors symbolize seriousness and stability, so it is fashionable to include them in business looks.
Color combinations for the perfect look
Another “helper” in creating the optimal bow in red tones is the color wheel. This term refers to basic color pairs that allow you to quickly determine compatible shades. The secrets are simple:
- Monochromatic option. The main color is complemented by its own halftones. The color red in clothing photos is often combined with burgundy, scarlet, pink or crimson.
- Achromatic solution. A pair is selected from the triad “white, gray, black” and diluted with a bright accent. This could be decoration, accessories, haberdashery.
- The power of contrast. Original combinations of opposite colors. For red, this shade is green, and it requires courage when used in a suit.
Returning to the question of who suits red clothing, we can honestly answer: everyone!
A clear selection of shades, a refined taste in combinations, an understanding of the ideas of combinatorics and style when choosing a look - all this allows you to create an image that is most suitable for the current mood and fashion trends. Did you like the article
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Who is it suitable for?
There is no woman in the world for whom the color red would categorically not suit her. You just need to choose the right shade. Age must also be taken into account. If young girls can create monochrome looks and wear clothes in the brightest shades, then older ladies should use dark tones and “dilute” them with other shades.
When choosing a shade of red, you should consider your color type:
- “Winter” girls have a bright appearance; pure red, as well as shades of red wine and pomegranate, suit them well.
- “spring” young ladies very well. The color of flame, coral, light tomato, brick will suit them.
- Most berry shades, scarlet and wine, are suitable for “summer”
- Representatives of the “autumn” are perfectly suited to brown-red tones, garnet, lafite, and cinnabar.
Choosing a color based on your appearance
There is no need to choose, among the whole splendor of red, by trial and error, exactly the shade that suits a certain appearance. There are rules that make it easier to find the right color and solve the problem easily. Each of the color types has its own shade. The following recommendations will help you choose a red color based on your appearance type:
- The winter color type corresponds to the image of the Snow Queen. She's out of the crowd. It is difficult to pass by sensual lips, a burning mop of hair without the slightest hint of a red tint, contrasting expressive eyes that are unfamiliar with halftones. The fatal image is completed and emphasized by cold, snow-white skin that rarely blushes. Contrasting, catchy beauty will stand out beautifully next to the cool, beautiful shades of clothing: bright red, wine tones, cold blue or light blue. Such combinations have an expensive and noble appearance.
- The Spring color type includes women with a romantic appearance, a fragile, almost airy appearance. It manifests itself in thin pink or golden facial skin, prone to summer tanning. Eyes are most often warm and match light hair color. Soft tones of red with an admixture of yellow fit well into this image: brick scarlet, cherry, orange and light tomato, pinkish. You can try more saturated colors of clothes, but at the same time observe moderation.
- Women of the summer color type have white skin with a bluish tint and are aristocratic, full of grace and femininity. A typical Russian beauty with a calm appearance, a cool skin tone and an amazingly soft look. Blue and gray eyes in combination with an ashy shade of hair of any color fit harmoniously into a dark tan. The cold beauty of summer in clothing is emphasized by the same cold tones of red: wine, lingonberry and raspberry.
- The autumn color type is distinguished by a sunny red head of hair, golden dots of freckles, rich autumn colors distinguish these women by nature with rich warm colors and lively powerful energy. The color of the eyes may be different, but the look is sure to be alluring, enchanting with the warmth of golden inclusions. Brick, carrot, tomato or coral versions of red can add charm to them.
We combine
Red color harmonizes perfectly with a variety of colors, both warm and cold.
- With white . This is a bright contrasting combination that looks very elegant. Any shade of red goes well with white. Red fabric with white polka dots or other geometric patterns is very popular.
- With black . The combination is solemn, but looks somewhat mournful. Therefore, it must be used carefully.
- With gray . Gray is an intermediate option between black and white, so in a duet with red it does not look as elegant as white, but not as gloomy as black.
- With orange . The combination of two related shades looks impressive; such a tandem can be used in clothes for sports and free time.
- With yellow . The combination looks positive and joyful. It is better to choose muted tones of yellow so that your appearance does not resemble a tropical bird.
- With green . Red can be combined with both warm and cool shades of green. The first option is natural, the second looks exotic. In the set, one of the colors should be the leading one, the second should be used as a complement.
- With brown . The combination creates a feeling of stability and calm.
- With pink . The duet is ambiguous. For combinations, it is recommended to use pure tones of pink, without admixtures of other shades.
- With blue . The combination is contrasting. Designers often use a combination of red and blue, but people who are unsure of their sense of style are better off avoiding this combination.
- With purple . The tandem of red and purple looks interesting, especially if lilac shades are used.
Fashionable color combinations 2019\2020
Red + black
Valentino spring-summer 2021, Dundas autumn-winter 2021, Dundas spring-summer 2020
A win-win option for those who are afraid of too active red color. Black color muffles red shades, due to which the image ceases to be too pretentious. And, conversely, due to red inserts, a black suit no longer seems gloomy: this is an example of an ideal combination of colors, when the disadvantages of one color enhance the advantages of another. As an example, an outfit from Valentino and two looks from the Dundas brand.
Red + gray
Marni fall-winter 2019
Red combined with gray gives almost the same effect as combined with black. The Marni brand complemented the calm and even boring color with a crimson shade of red. The result is some interesting autumn images that you can take note of.
Red + white
Erdem spring-summer 2021, Erdem spring-summer 2021, Chanel autumn-winter 2020
The second most popular color to pair with red is white. The white color can act both as an addition to the red color (an excellent example is the image from Chanel, in which a red jumper is combined with snow-white trousers), and as a background for an ornament or pattern made in red shades (the Erdem brand used this technique to create its outfits ).
Red + gold
Marc Jacobs spring-summer 2021, Elie Saab spring-summer 2020
One of the brightest combinations in our selection: red and gold. Gold in itself is a very active color, but if you complement it with red, the image will be more harmonious, but associated with luxury, wealth, and celebration. It is worth noting that gold accessories also perfectly complement outfits of all shades of red, as we see in the example of Ellie Saab.
Fashionable looks
Red clothes can be used to create everyday and evening looks. Some brides decide to use red in their wedding dress. But in business style, red is rarely used.
Only red
Fashionable monochrome looks can also be created in red colors. To create a bow, you need to use different shades of red and different textures of fabrics. If the monochrome combination seems too bright, you can dilute it with a neutral-colored accessory.
For example, a red suit consisting of a top and trousers can be worn with beige shoes, complementing the ensemble with a cherry-colored handbag.
Ensembles in which the red shade smoothly transitions from light to dark look impressive.
Everyday looks
You can create original casual looks using red straight-fit trousers. They can be combined with a yellow-orange top, a light brown bag and dark brown sandals.
An interesting look is obtained if you use a red top and jacket. Let's combine them with beige trousers. Complete the ensemble with a dark cherry wide belt, sandals of the same color and a brown bag.
You can create a bright summer look if you pair a dress with small white polka dots with a bright red jacket. Complete the look with a beige belt and yellow shoes.
Skinny blue jeans with cuffs can be worn with a white sweater and a warm coral jacket. Complete the ensemble with white and black loafers and a gray bag.
Evening looks
The main element of an evening look should be a red dress. The shade of the dress should be chosen to suit your type of appearance. The cut of the dress should be as simple as possible. The “main violin” in the toilet should be color, and not the complexity of the style.
The combination of red and gold looks impressive. You can use decorations made of yellow metal, as well as decor in the form of gold embroidery. You can pair your outfit with gold-colored shoes or a jacket (bolero) made of shiny fabric.
A scarlet sheath dress paired with black evening shoes, a black and gold clutch and gold jewelry will look elegant and stylish.
A red lace dress looks self-sufficient. You don’t need to wear jewelry with this outfit, and you should choose classic shoes and a handbag without excessive decoration.
A scarlet or cherry trouser suit looks luxurious. You can wear it with a golden top, and choose neutral shoes - black or beige.
Wedding fashion
A red wedding dress is the choice of brave brides. The newlywed in such an outfit looks sensual and feminine. The main thing is to choose the right shade of red so that the outfit emphasizes and does not drown out the natural beauty.
The style of a red wedding dress can be any. This could be a princess-style dress, or a laconic A-line silhouette. The choice depends on the bride’s figure, since a red dress can highlight all the flaws in her physique.
No less impressive, but more traditional, will look like a snow-white dress decorated with red decor - flowers, belt, embroidery, etc.
All shades of red in the spring-summer 2021 collections
On the eve of Valentine's Day, the eye inadvertently falls on red shades, and hands reach for crimson trouser suits, rich scarlet dresses and airy blouses in the shade of red wine. Everything is obvious, because this is the most romantic holiday of the year, and red things represent a symbol of love. To make it easier to navigate among designers’ collections and choose the right outfit for the holiday, Vogue.ua has compiled a guide to all the red shades of the spring-summer 2021 season.
Stella McCartney
Scarlet
The brightest and most spectacular red color in designer collections this season is presented in the form of a scarlet palette. Images in scarlet shade have notes of sexuality, determination and confidence. In the new season, Cinq a Sept offered a trouser suit consisting of straight, high-waisted trousers and a jacket with voluminous shoulders - the image looks both elegant and moderately provocative. A pure and rich red shade appeared in the Valentino collection in the form of a flying translucent dress. Meanwhile, Fendi showed how to combine scarlet with other shades. Thus, low-rise wide trousers paired with a sky blue shirt appeared on the catwalk.
Cinq a Sept
Valentino
Fendi
Classic red
Classic red color is always present in brand collections. Designers sing odes of love to him year after year and present outfits in amorous colors. This season was no exception. Sensual, romantic and bold, red has taken pride of place on fashion catwalks. Thus, Saint Laurent relied on a knitted suit, Alaïa showed a bustier dress with a full skirt decorated with fringe, and Celine covered a red dress with a playful and infantile pea print.
Alaïa
Saint Laurent
Celine
Copper red
For girls who are already tired of classic red shades, we suggest taking a closer look at the trending color of 2021 - copper-red. This unusual shade can easily compete with raspberry, pomegranate and strawberry colors. Thus, Drome showed a laconic dress with a slit at the thigh, which can be complemented with a masculine jacket and ankle boots, Christian Dior relied on a flowing bohemian dress made of reddish-coral silk, and Jil Sander showed a long narrow trench coat in a copper shade, tied with a white belt at the waist.
Drome
Christian Dior
Jil Sander
Ripe raspberries
Among the grayness of February, there is one special day that gives girls the opportunity to try on beautiful dresses and feel their femininity. Valentine's Day is exactly the holiday when you can try something new and go beyond the usual boundaries, for example, trying on outfits in the shade of ripe raspberries. The seductive berry color will be an interesting solution for a festive look. We suggest choosing a knitted Gabriela Hearst dress, a luxurious velvet Oliver Theyskens outfit or an off-the-shoulder mini jumpsuit with voluminous pleated ruffles by Alexandre Vauthier.
Gabriela Hearst
Oliver Theyskens
Alexandre Vauthier
Bordeaux
This year, instead of classic black, try choosing a deep burgundy shade paired with sensual silhouettes and delicate textures. We guarantee that the desired effect will not take long to arrive. For Valentine's Day, wear a jersey bodysuit with a bold Saint Laurent top, a sheer Christian Dior dress and a romantic pleated Altuzarra number.
Saint Laurent
Christian Dior
Altuzarra
Choice of stars
Famous people, movie and pop stars are used to attracting glances. Therefore, they often choose red dresses for special occasions. This is how Charlize Theron appeared at the 2021 Oscars in a red Dior dress.
