We were honored to be a part of last month’s Rock it Like a Redhead event here in Nashville. The event, put on by How to be a Redhead founders Stephanie and Adrienne Vendetti, is in it’s first year, and is a wonderful confidence inspiring event dedicated to redheads that is making stops in five different cities. Coming off of the event, we thought it would be fun to put together a blog post ourselves dedicated to all the beautiful redheads out there!
It can often be quite a challenge knowing what colors will best compliment a redhead’s skin tone and hair color. Red hair brings its own statement to the fashion scene, and it can even be enhanced with smart clothing selections. Too many redheads shy away from bright colors in fear of clashing with their hair and skin tones, but wearing the purest saturated colors are often the best look for those with red locks.
Here’s a few tips on colors that make redheads radiate.
Best Colors for Redheads
Go Green
All redheads should have green in their closet— most shades are instantly flattering. Olive green, kelly green, and emerald jeweled-tones all make red hair dazzling. Just be sure to stay away from yellowy-greens and always go for more of the saturated greens. Instead of a typical LBD, try a little green dress (LGD) for your go-to evening wear.
Blue Hues
Blue is another color that highlights fair skin and gives a deep contrast to accent red hair. Navy, cobalt, and soft powder are all great options. Even brighter blues in the turquoise family and deep blueberry colors are other smart choices. A simple denim blue is an easy go-to option that enhances the complexion of the true redhead.
via Glam Radar
Purple
Surprisingly, purple is very flattering on redheads. Be sure to stay away from soft lavenders since muted shades can wash out your skin and hair. True purple and bright, electric shades are all complementary choices. Purples with blue undertones work best, but red-toned purples do not.
Rockin’ Red
I’m sure you’ve heard the stereotypes saying redheads can’t wear red. But this myth is far from truth. When picking out reds to wear, go for deeper reds that have more purple in them instead of reds with orange in them. For some ideas on how to incorporate red into your outfits try wearing: bright red pants or a skirt with a black top; red accessories such as a red belt, red shoes, or red nail polish; a print with red accents; or just be bold and wear a red dress!
via Daily Mail
No-No’s
Avoid pastels since these colors tend to wash out those with red hair. Also avoid most oranges, yellows, and burgundy-reds. (Yellow is the wild card color— on some it looks unbelievably good and others it washes out.)
Never be afraid to be bold with the colors you wear. Don’t shy away from bright, saturated colors— they are there to accentuate you, not harm you!
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