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Stylist Tips: Best Colors for Redheads

July 8, 2015 By Rebecca Dean 6 Comments

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. 
Best Colors for Redheads Emerald Green Dress
Emerald Green Velvet Ruffle Dress

Blue Hues for Redheads

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.
Best Colors for Redheads Hues of Blue and red hair

via Glam Radar

Purple Tones

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.
Best Colors for Redheads Purple Dress
Violet Floral Long Sleeve Minidress

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!

Crimson Chiffon Midi Dress

Crimson Chiffon Midi Dress

 

 

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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Comments

  1. Tina Lewis says

    June 25, 2021 at 2:03 am

    I just colored my hair from brown to copper and I need to know what looks better now with ladies clothes

    Reply
    • macy says

      August 1, 2021 at 10:29 pm

      naturally I have brown hair and dye it copper, I find white, pink, cherry red, baby blue, navy, spring green, lilac, indigo, and grey look best on me!

      Reply
  2. Sarah Bridge says

    November 10, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Can red heads wear copper colored clothing?

    Reply
  3. Tracy says

    December 15, 2021 at 12:31 am

    I’m naturally red head with blue eyes I do find green definitely is a colour for ppl with red hair but I like black to

    Reply
  4. Theodora says

    May 25, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    I was loving the clothing and handbag in this photo do you know where I can purchase them I clicked on the link below the photos of the lady in blue via Glam Radar but the link is broken.
    I look forward to your reply.
    Kind regards
    Theodora

    Reply

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