Redheads in a red dress photo

In nature, natural red hair is quite rare. Only two percent of the world's population has this amazing pigment. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that red-haired beauties attract attention.

Today, more and more women want to radically change their style by dyeing their hair a rare red color. However, your trip to the hairdresser may not always end successfully, because hair coloring is a complex procedure. And after successful dyeing, you will have problems choosing clothes, hairstyle and makeup to match your new hair color.

Whether a certain shade of dress will suit your new red hair is something you need to know in advance.

For you, choosing clothes will be one of the most difficult tasks, because you will need to choose the color of your clothes not only to match the color of your hair, but also to the color of your skin. The ideal dress color for red-haired beauties is green, especially its dark, rich shades. Sand, beige, and caramel colors will also suit you.

If you used to like bright red dresses, now you will need to reconsider your wardrobe. On red-haired girls, red dresses will look provocative, and sometimes even vulgar. When choosing the color of your clothes, also pay attention to how it matches your skin color. Too light skin can be softened by a dress of turquoise green or cognac color.

Also pay attention to the shade of your hair. If your color is soft and warm, you can choose blouses and dresses in olive or gold color. If your hair has a cool tint, a dress of turquoise, blue-gray or raspberry color may suit you.

And if you prefer a classic style, you should choose clothes in white and black. But even in this case, you need to pay attention to what shade your hair is. After all, the color of the dress you chose will determine what hairstyle you should do. In some cases, you will need to tie your hair up and open your neck, while in other cases, loose hair will suit you better.

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“I have never seen you as beautiful as this evening. I've never seen you so bright.
I've never seen so many men want to dance with you
I've never seen you in this dress.
I didn’t notice how your hair flowed in the shine of the lights -
Don't take your eyes off...
I was blind!

This is from a song by Chris de Burgh called "Lady in Red" written in 1986. This song is about a girl in a red dress who looks stunning and seductive. This is the effect a red dress can have on others. Songs have been written and films made about him.

To wear red dresses, you need to have two things - self-confidence and the right understanding of where and for what occasion you are going to wear it. This dress will immediately make you the center of everyone's attention. For those who are not used to standing out in the crowd, you need to find your balance when wearing a red dress.

Here are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to wear that sexy red dress you've always dreamed of.

The right shade of red

There are many different red flowers. From red with blue undertones to bright red-orange. It is very important to choose the right shade of red when choosing a red dress. You must not forget what event and time of day you choose it for. For daytime events, choose bright colors and printed dresses. For evening events, plain, chic and sexy dresses are best.

Solid red dresses look especially good on those with pale skin. Choose a shade of red that matches your skin color. Fair-skinned girls should opt for darker shades, while those with darker skin will want bright red-orange and fuchsia shades.

If you are well-built and short in stature, then a bright red dress will only highlight the advantages of your figure. You should also wear printed dresses because they will inevitably draw attention to your curves. If the ornament is at the waist, then your figure will have an hourglass shape.

Plus size girls should turn their attention to darker shades of red, such as wine or burgundy, which will not draw attention to the features of your figure, but will help you create the illusion of miniature. Choose a dress with a pattern around the bust line to draw attention away from your problem areas such as the waist.

Cut and style of a red dress

Choose a simple and modest red dress. A red dress in itself exudes sexuality, so it is better to choose a simpler cut. A simply sewn red dress will attract enough attention from others, so here you need to stay away from the temptation to choose a dress with a deeper neckline and a higher slit. It is very important that the silhouette of the dress is simple and favorably emphasizes all the curves of the figure. The fit of the silhouette is very important to create a memorable look in a red dress.

A simple necklace and a fitted cut are essential accompaniments to a stunning red dress. Keep the cut and style simple and neat. The dress should highlight your figure and fit well. There's nothing worse than an ill-fitting red dress.

Accessories for a red dress

Red on red : Choose accessories, sticking to the red palette. Complete your red evening dress with a pair of red patent leather pumps and choose jewelry with red stones, such as garnets or rubies. To look perfect, choose status jewelry that matches your dress. Let it be chic dangling earrings or a ruby ​​pendant, then the hair and other accessories should fade into the background.

Black accent: Stick to the classics - combine red with black. Wear a black belt with a red dress and don't forget a pair of matching tall black boots. A black cardigan that matches your red cocktail dress will help you look slimmer and stay warm at an evening event in the cooler months.

Add light : During the summer months, accessorize your red dress with white accessories. Opt for a string of white pearls, pearl earrings and a wide white belt with a simple clasp for daytime get-togethers with friends or even an evening out. White open sandals or heels will add a vintage feel to the look.

Primary colors : Add color to a red evening or day dress with accessories in primary colors. Find a stylish multi-colored handbag to wear with your red dress, or colorful vintage earrings to add a whimsical and unusual touch to your look. Find simple accessories that add a splash of color to your look and become the focal point of your look.

Holiday Glamor : Shine at any occasion by adding metallic accessories and gemstone jewelry to your red dress. Add glamor to your look by pairing your red cocktail dress with gold flats and layered gold or silver necklaces. If you want to keep your dress the center of attention, then complement it with laconic diamond stud earrings and an elegant black jacket or cardigan with a couple of strings of precious stones around the neck.

Stars in red dresses

Miranda Kerr

Supermodel Miranda Kerr is a sex bomb in red. The former Victoria's Secret model shines in a bodycon Herve Leger dress that highlights all her assets and is the perfect length. This is just the perfect version of a cocktail dress for a glamorous exit, but then you will also have to choose a companion no worse than Orlando Bloom.

Nina Dobrev

The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev is no stranger to red cocktail dresses. This Canadian shone in a red Elie Saab masterpiece at the Argo after-party, TIFF 2013 and chose a provocative open red dress with lace sleeves for the premiere of The Perks of Being a Wallflower in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Hudson

"American Idol" winner Jennifer Hudson knows how to make her tanned, toned legs look like they're growing out of her ears. The singer rocked a red long-sleeve minidress with black platform ankle-strap heels at Self Magazine's 2011 Doing Good Awards. In this outfit, her long legs and hourglass figure were simply inimitable. Note: if you are going to wear a short skirt, do not forget to cover your upper body so that everything looks harmonious. High five to you, Jennifer!

Katie Holmes

Smirks aside, we're totally in love with Katie's red Alexander McQueen dress and gold heels. The flowing cape detail at the top and the ruching at the waist really make this red dress stand out from the rest of its color brethren.

Mila Kunis

If you're looking for a glamorous dress that rivals a man's tailcoat, look no further than Mila Kunis' Alexander McQueen dress, which she wore to the SAG Awards. The sweetheart neckline and strapless design, complemented by an unusual print and a modern belt, make this dress memorable and suitable even for a Christmas costume party.

Katy Perry

Speaking of glamorous dresses, Katy Perry rocked a stunning red corduroy dress from Dolce and Gabbana that would have all your co-workers spilling their drinks all over themselves (but at your office party, only you can pull that off!) Its pretty full skirt is 100% option for a spectacular appearance.

Kate Bosworth

Who said blondes can't wear red? Kate Bosworth proved the opposite to the whole world and wore all red: a breathtaking bodycon dress from Antonio Beradi, complemented by red pumps and red lipstick. If you're crazy about the color red, you too can create a red triple threat and dress up in this festive color.

Charlize Theron

The face of the Dior perfume advertising campaign is another living example of how amazing blondes look in red. Charlize appeared in a simple red dress with a peplum, with natural, soft makeup and high-heeled sandals, proving with her entire appearance that you don’t have to dress up like Bosworth to show everyone your festive and vacation mood. (Here you go, Naomi Watts!)

Ginnifer Goodwin

Once Upon a Time star (who recently announced her pregnancy) Ginnifer Goodwin has always had an unusual sense of style. Take the flared red dress with a scalloped neckline she wore to San Diego Comic-Con in 2012; At first glance, it may seem rustic and, most likely, will not make admirers fall and stack themselves, but it certainly has the eccentric innocence we love so much.

Jessica Biel

Just an explosion of red! Justin Timberlake's other half Jessica Biel killed it with her red dress at the 2009 Met Costume Gala. The dramatic ponytail skirt and deep neckline will most likely prevent you from wearing it to your corporate party, but if you are planning to leave everyone speechless with your appearance for a long time, then this is just what you need!

At special events you always want to be your best self. A woman who is ready to be the brightest at the celebration can choose a scarlet or red outfit. To do this, you need to be decisive, since a woman in such a dress will certainly attract attention. To enhance the effect, you need to choose the right accessories and makeup. When the jewelry has already been chosen, the final touch is needed - thoughtful makeup.

Peculiarities

First you need to remember which colors emphasize red, and which, on the contrary, reduce its brightness. The selection of colors depends on the color type, but some shades suit everyone equally well. For example, orange or pink lipstick on the lips will add sexiness. The same effect can be achieved with coral lipstick. In addition, you can take beige, pastel and vanilla colors.

More daring and confident girls use gradient lipsticks from black to red and bright scarlet ones in their lip makeup, which repeat the color of the outfit. It is desirable that the color of the lipstick matches the color of the dress (although this does not apply to all color types) or is more saturated, but not too bright.

Pearlescent lipsticks and lip glosses are not suitable for the look; it is better to choose matte shades.

Not all women prefer lipstick when applying makeup. They can choose lip gloss to go with a red dress. Its shade can be pink, brown (this color is unacceptable for lipsticks in this makeup), red. It is in this makeup, like no other, that you need to choose what the emphasis will be on: on the lips or on the eyes. Often this choice depends on the color type that a woman considers herself to be.

Exceptions when choosing an accent are makeup in nude tones, but you should be careful with them, as they will not suit every red dress.

Legendary make up

The legendary beauty Marilyn Monroe loved the color red. Thanks to him, men fell at her feet. Modern women can also use the tricks of a movie star.

For makeup under Marilyn Monroe, light beige, white and silver shades of shadows are suitable. This makeup is universal, it will suit all women, regardless of hair color and color type. It suits blondes best, but Monroe's makeup will be spectacular on brunettes and redheads.

1. Girls whose color type is Winter, black shadows are suitable, for the rest - light pink and pearlescent. To do the right makeup a la Marilyn Monroe, you need to carefully but gently powder your eyelids. You need to apply light shadows on them. Depending on the wishes and the celebration ahead, the shadows can be taken white. Silver shades will be no less successful in this case.
2. The next step is to apply black eyeliner. With its help you need to draw arrows in a retro style to enlarge your eyes. This arrow has a thin base and a wide end.
3. After applying mascara you should move on to eyebrow makeup. The color should not be too dark and radically different from natural, otherwise the makeup will look vulgar.
4. For lip makeup you will need a pencil and scarlet lipstick. You need to work on your lips carefully to give them drama. The last stage of makeup for Marilyn will be working with the cheeks.
5. Apply light blush to your cheekbones. Without them, your face may look flat, and this will spoil the impression of a bright dress.

How to do makeup in the style of Marilyn Monroe, see the video below.

Red dresses come in different colors to suit different occasions. Therefore, one cannot ignore the specifics of the event when applying makeup. First of all, you need to distinguish between evening and daytime makeup. The first will emphasize the girl’s confidence, and the second will be her companion on weekdays.

Most often, a red dress is chosen for events that are held in the evening, although during the day a girl in red can look stunning. Makeup for a red dress will suit everyone: blondes, fair-haired, redheads, brunettes (the red-black combination always attracts attention first). But it will look good if you apply it responsibly, because a bright outfit will certainly attract the attention of others.

Girls often choose a red dress for prom. The hairstyle for this outfit should not be complicated. Often women choose loose and slightly curled hair for a red outfit, without making complex hairstyles.

Evening

Bright girls who choose a red dress should focus either on their lips or on their eyes. For evening makeup, make-up in the “smoky eye” style is best suited. Women of the Winter color type can do it in smoky gray tones, the rest - in classic shades.

Fair-skinned girls will look brighter if they focus on their lips. This kind of makeup is often chosen to go with a red dress. Sexy scarlet lips on girls with porcelain skin should perfectly match their nails. Manicure in this case requires a special approach.

Girls with full lips should beware of such makeup, it may not suit them. If you still want to focus on the lips, the choice should be made in favor of desaturated and soft shades of lipstick. With this makeup, the eyes should be emphasized with eyeliner. If the choice falls on shadows, then they should be gold or silver with glitter.

Mascara should not be applied too thickly. For any skin type, shimmering powder will look spectacular in evening makeup.

Girls with different hair colors should also have different make-up. The first stage of makeup is the same for everyone: you need to cleanse your facial skin, hide uneven skin imperfections and apply powder.

For dark-haired people

Brunettes will have the hardest time applying makeup for this outfit, since this type requires the most precision in strokes. If not only your hair is dark, but also your skin, then pink shades are contraindicated. They, in combination with a red dress, will enhance all the unevenness and give the skin an unpleasant pink color, which will look vulgar.

1. Let's start with eye makeup, for which you will need shadows and a charcoal pencil. The colors of the shadows should be: white, gray and black. First we apply white ones, covering the entire eyelid with them. Next, we cover the skin with gray shadows near the eyebrows. As a result of this action, you should get a thin gray stripe or, in other words, a semi-oval.
2. Next we take a charcoal pencil. It should be applied to the entire eyelid: both the lower and upper parts. This way the image will not look too harsh. Black shadows will add a soft look. We complete eye makeup for brunettes by applying voluminous black mascara.
3. New make-up style, which is very popular, is best suited in this case. This ombre style. To make it, you will again need a black pencil. It should be applied to the contour so that the lips appear narrow. They may seem very dark, but this will not last long. Next, you need a lipstick of a suitable color, onto which you apply a pencil. The result should be a gradient that will seem very interesting to others. To add sensuality to the lips, add a drop of white lipstick to the center of the lips. The color used for ombre can be any, the main thing is that the pencil is darker, this will create a transition from one color to another.
4. At the end of the makeup you need to emphasize your cheekbones. To do this, you will need to take peach or pink blush.

For blondes

Blondes with blue eyes will find it more difficult to match makeup to a red outfit, but using our advice they will cope with the task.

1. Blonde eyesThose who decide to wear a red dress should be painted with pearlescent or blue-white shadows. The second layer of shadows should be taken from cool shades. They can be green or purple depending on the eye color. You can take a blue tint.
2. Before applying mascara you should use eyeliner. It needs to be applied under the eyelashes. Strict black arrows will only spoil the face of a woman with blond hair.
3. To prevent makeup from coming out too bright, it should be muffled with lip makeup. They are coated with glitter in a delicate tone, such as pink or beige. You should be careful when choosing blush for a red outfit. Makeup artists recommend using salmon tones.

For fair-haired people

For girls with this shade of curls, “Smoky Eye” is ideal. It is important to remember that all makeup should be done in cool shades to perfectly highlight natural and natural beauty. Deliberately nude makeup can look impressive, but the chosen pastel colors can play a cruel joke and a girl with brown hair will look homely.

1. As usual, the eyes are painted first. Apply a thick layer of gray shadow to the crease of the eyebrows. We complete the creation of the “smoky” effect with dark gray. It is important to ensure that it is not too noticeable. Using more than two shades of eyeshadow is not advisable.
2. Graphite eyeliner will add expressiveness to the eyes. The peculiarity of this type of appearance is that pale skin and light eyes look too faded and the face needs to be given expressiveness.
3. Lips with this makeup should be the only emphasis. Bright scarlet shades of lipsticks are perfect for fair-haired girls. Soft pink blush will help remove excessive pallor. But it is important not to overdo it, so that the face does not turn from noblely pale to unhealthy pinkish.

For redheads

A fiery beauty in a red dress is a win-win option to attract attention. But for the image to be truly beautiful, careful makeup is required. This is especially true for those girls who want to hide the freckles characteristic of redheads.

1. Shadows should be chosen in a shade so that they are in harmony with the hair color. They can become brown and bronze. In some cases, beige ones look good. Coffee and chocolate shades will effectively highlight your eyes. The “smoky eye” effect made from gray-silver shades will look very sexy. Redheads should stop using eyeliner in their makeup.
2. Black mascara can spoil the impression depending on the color of your eyes, so you should choose a shade that is brown and closer to your hair color. The color of the lipstick should not match the color of the dress, although they should overlap. It is important to remember that lips are not the main focus. They only emphasize the beauty of the outfit.

How to choose cosmetics?

Girls who often use cosmetics know well what suits them, but evening makeup requires a special approach. You should not use thick foundation. In this case, the most successful choice would be a light BB cream. In addition, a proofreader will come to the rescue.

It is important that cosmetics are of good quality and do not cause allergies. To avoid this, you need to check how it interacts with the skin in advance. After all, few people would be happy about a sudden rash on the body a couple of hours before the holiday! It is important to get rid of excess facial hair a few days before the event, do hair removal and check the effects of cosmetics. To avoid inflammation, do not check immediately after hair removal.

For New Year's or wedding makeup, it is appropriate to use cosmetics with sparkles, for example, gold and silver shadows. But there is a danger of overdoing it and this effect is not always good for brown-haired women.

The selection of eye shadow should depend on the color of your eyes. So, for example, blue-eyed girls should give preference to white, gray, dark gray, black shadows. For greater effect, they can be combined, working on different areas of the eyelid with different colors and different brushes. The same applies to green-eyed girls.

In red, women with brown eyes will have effects if they choose light shadows. In addition, makeup with arrows extended towards the base will be successful for them.