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Can a redhead wear red?

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cathkidstonbag · 09/05/2012 17:17

Found a dress in Zara today that I absolutely love. Only problem is its colour. I only ever wear black, occasionally grey or green. This dress is red. Kind of a slightly orange-y red and my hair is titian red.

Can't link to the dress it's a Grecian type line with a black ribbon sash. Very simple and knee length. Beautiful silk type material. They did it in an aqua green but it didn't have the same wow factor in that colour.

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cathkidstonbag · 09/05/2012 17:19

Found it on the website and it looks like a sack of potatoes on the model. Looked lush on me! If only it was black!!!

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Helltotheno · 09/05/2012 18:56

I do :) Go for it...

cathkidstonbag · 09/05/2012 19:06

Yes that's the one. It fitted me nicer tho, clung to my curves in a good way.

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wasabipeanut · 09/05/2012 19:10

Ah yes was going to mention Christina Hendricks. She has worn red dresses in Mad Men and looked beyond stunning.

Red heads look great in red IMO.

goodygumdrops · 09/05/2012 19:12

I saw that dress in store in the green and agree its much nicer in real life. I have red hair and have worn read before. I think the key is in your skin tone and getting your make up right but it can be done for sure.

tethersend · 09/05/2012 19:12

Some can, some can't- depends on your overall colouring.

I can't Sad

BeaOnSea · 09/05/2012 20:09

I agree with tethers.

I have darker red hair. I have always received compliments when wearing red with purple undertones.

If I wear orangey red - I look like death warmed up.

The only way to find out is to try it on - you will soon know Smile

ChiefPotterer · 09/05/2012 21:14

My children both have red hair and look lovely in red :).

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