Clients ask me “can I wear red?”
Can I wear red? I say a big fat yes – if you want to that is! There is a shade out there for everyone, but before we go into that, let’s have a look at why you should give red a try
7 Reasons Why You Should Start Wearing Red Today
- In many cultures, red is the colour of good luck and happiness, it’s associated with wealth, luxury, and royalty.
- Red is timeless, there is always a shade that’s fashionable.
- A touch of red can go a long way to give your outfit a touch of vibrancy.
- Red attracts positive attention, people will notice you more.
- Red gives you a boost of energy and make you feel more vibrant.
- Red is a power colour and can increase your confidence and make you more assertive.
Which Shade of Red?
Having said all of the above, not every red suits every skin tone. If you want see if you can wear red but you’re not sure, you may need to do the ‘drape test’
Take a mirror to a place with as much natural day light as possible. Hold the garment right up under your chin and watch what happens to the areas on your face that have the most shadows, i.e. around your eyes, nose and jaw line.
If the shade of red is the right one for you, it will make your skin appear even and fresh looking. If it’s the wrong shade it may make you look patchy and tired!
Definitely not what you want!
Red by ‘Season’ – Suggestions
Winter – Deep burgundy red
Spring – Bright clear red
Summer – Soft raspberry red
Autumn – Rich and rusty red
Good luck and if you need help with your colours, just ask.
Thanks for reading
Until next time
Alison x
