Wearing red never goes out of style for women. If you say red is not your colour, then honey, you just haven’t found your red. Somewhere between the colour of nahm daeng and prik phao is a shade that’s perfect for you. So from clothes and makeup to hot, hot accessories, we round up all the channels through which to discover and embrace your red.
Lady in Red
The most iconic way to wear red is in the form of a classic, waist-accentuating dress. It’s a look that’s bound to turn heads wherever you go, and for that reason, one we like to have in our womanly arsenal. Thai brand Canitt provides several options of regally red velvet dresses in their fall collection “Glam Slam”, ranging from an embellished tank-top and pleated skirt combo to a stunning full-length hourglass gown that’s lowcut in both the back and front. It’s the epitome of Old Hollywood glamour. Alternatively, if you’re not into the whole classic thing right now, designers are also embracing more aggressive, powerful looks in red this fall. For instance, check out a very 80s Joan Jett-inspired leather motorcycle outfit from Chloe’s autumn runway show — what a Cherry Bomb! A similar attitude carries out in H&M’s studio collection with a set of skin-tight fire pants with a python skin design and a red lingerie top.
Lips like Lizzie
If you’re going to capitalise on red right, you’ve gotta do the lips. We recommend shopping around and doing a lot of swatching — an industry term for doing an impressionist painting on your inner forearm with 20 lipstick shades minimum. Because there are at least that many shades of red. The rule of thumb is that your skintone is either warm or cool. Knowing this will help narrow down whether to look for reds with more orange undertones (warm) or reds with more pink or purple tones (cool). Then there’s the question of matte or sheen and application types to consider. If you don’t know where to start, here are a few that have been tested and approved by our team.
Hot Heels & Flamin’ Bags
To go with those fiery H&M python pants earlier are matching booties and box purse — a very current bag shape if we may add. Shoe designer Jimmy Choo also supports the marriage of red and python for footwear, but is definitely more into the velvet touch this season than the lacquered look. Ladies who love elevation should check out Choo’s red velvet platform pumps with charming stitching, or Yves Saint Laurent’s variation in a classic candy red. The great thing about this bright red is that it’s never missing from the handbag shelves if you want to match your accessories. However, if you’re keen on pushing the envelope with red bags this season, consider a purse that has fun with the iconism of red, like Lulu Guinness’ lip clutch.
Bloody Harry
Who says red is a colour to be worn exclusively by women. Check out the crimson previewed at Dior Homme’s autumn-winter collection showcase, which emphasised on matching suit ensembles. Maybe it’s time to finally get that red suit you’ve been fantasising about. g
This source first appeared on Bangkok Post Lifestyle.