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Colours of Style
BY ANTONINA KOVAL OWNER, PIONIC DESIGN & FASHION
Let your pink DREAMS be bold
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Most people around the world consider pink tobe truly feminine. Since they were born, mostgirls have been dressed in this colour and pinkis even connected to gender-specific toys canbe found more often in pink for girls.
Pink is bleached red, in other words it is soft,gentle red.
In the modern fashion world, pink is hardlyused in men’s clothing, unless men’s work isrelated to creativity or fashion. At the sametime, women are eager to adopt this bright andnoticeable colour, which is often associatedwith youth, health, tenderness and beauty.
Depending on the saturation, pink is divided into 7 main tones: pale pink, purple-pink, salmon, crimson, fuchsia, coral and magenta.
In cold tones of pink we can see purple shades. Pink becomes warm after adding yellow and orange.
Pale pink or the colour of ‘tea rose’, ‘camellia’ - these names are related to pastel, bleached red. Soft and gentle tones in clothing will always remain a good option for women of all ages. Combined with burgundy or a ripe cherry colour, pink can be used even in a business smart look. In its light powder version, it will especially suit women over 40. Moreover, this tone can be a great alternative to a wedding dress as it can replace the traditional white colour, without losing the tenderness, femininity and purity of the look.
If you add a bit of gray to pink, then the shade of ‘faded rose’ (muted pink) will become a manifestation of elegant and refined style. A set of clothes in this tone looks noble and expensive, although it does not suit everyone, especially older women.
Salmon pink is distinguished by its orange backlight and it is recommended for women of autumn colour type. Its variety can be shrimp-pink and so-called ‘pink flamingo’.
Berry, rich crimson colour will suit young women who want to stand out from the crowd, to emphasize their sexuality. A crimson jumper or dress will become a great background for accessories’ that play or bring bright details to the look.
In contrast to crimson, ‘explosive fuchsia’ is one of the complex shades of pink for a successful combination. This colour should be neutralized by achromatic colours (white, gray, black), so as
not to turn into a bright spot which absorbs the individuality of its owner completely. Fuchsia suits girls of contrasting appearance even in portraits, but if you have delicate facial features and you do not like focused makeup, you’d better use it in certain details only. One should wear this colour on the lower body, like trousers, skirts, or shoes.
Coral colour is similar to salmon, because they have the same orange base. However, there is a bit of brown in the salmon colour. It can be perfectly combined with beige, nude shades and gold jewelry.
Pink goes well with blue, if these colours do not compete with each other as to which is brighter in the same look. The combination of pastel pink and blue looks great. For example, a pink top and light denim make a refreshing and gentle look, and such a combination will be a great background to emphasize the depth of your eyes and sensitivity of your lips. For those who want to neutralize a sweet, soft and too delicate taste of this outfit, it is worth adding some brown accessories.
The harmonious combination of pink and green can often be seen on flowerbeds. However, it is not so easy to find the right shade of green in clothes, so that it does not look too provocative together with pink. Peppermint shades in combination with soft pink make an ideal pair. A combination of pink and grass-green makes a win-win situation. Light green, which contains a yellow tone, should not be combined with pink in the same look, or should only be used in small details.
In order to combine pink with yellow, you can add an additional third colour to your outfit, which will calm down the bright combination. In addition to achromatic colours, you can choose a ton of brown. Coral and mustard form a noticeable, but at the same time elegant pair, and pink can be combined with gold for a festive outfit.
I do not recommend combining pink with red, because the risk of failing in choosing a harmonious outfit is very high.
The more pink or purple tones there are in pink; the easier it is to combine them with a detail of purple clothes.
If gray in combination with pink is able to tame even active fuchsia or magenta, then black will act as a catalyst and enhance even more colour saturation. White in small details will always be helpful. In general, white and pink can be considered as a universal combination, as it evens out the radiance of different shades of pink.
Designers have concluded that gentle, powder, pastel accessories in tones of pink have serious longevity in your wardrobe. If you’re choosing deep pink shoes, make them the focus of your outfit.
For men, adding a pink tie or shirt to a dark brown or black suit adds a fresh, bright pop of colour for attending informal events. Pink will add radiance to their face and looks great with a tan in warm weather.
With the help of pink in your wardrobe you can add some tenderness or elegance, to your look. The only thing you should remember is that there are no colours that do not suit us, however there are shades that depend on your skin tone. Feel free to experiment and add pink shades to your life, paying attention to individual characteristics of your appearance. Let your pink dreams be bold and come true! Although reality often forces us to take off the rose coloured glasses, I am sure that sometimes it is the only way to deal with the gray of everyday life.
