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"If it was for me then pearls always. Go with anything for any event. " I do have some good pearls that I was given when I was 40. I don't think they would make enough of a statement though. I do agree that they go with almost anything. | |||
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"Purple block colour necklace would look striking against a red dress." It would! Shoes and bag in the same colour? Too much? | |||
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"Think you wear gold jewellery with red clothes. " Gold would look great but I want this to lift a red dress out of the ordinary. Something that will make an impact. I'm thinking shoes and bag too. | |||
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"Green is the opposite colour to red. Try something in a similar shade of green to the red." Ok. I hadn't even considered that. I'll give that a go. | |||
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"Green is the opposite colour to red. Try something in a similar shade of green to the red." Try not to look like Christmas though. | |||
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"Purple sounds good  "It does, doesn't it. | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. " Gold or leopard print | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. " yellow | |||
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"Green is the opposite colour to red. Try something in a similar shade of green to the red. Try not to look like Christmas though."  . No bauble earings and tinsel belt then | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. " Hot pink is out with red sometimes  | |||
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"Purple block colour necklace would look striking against a red dress. It would! Shoes and bag in the same colour? Too much?" I don't think so if you're doing block red colour and then block colour your accessories. I think red and purple look great together. I know you said not black but I do think that looks really great with red, just a bit overdone. | |||
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"Purple sounds good
It does, doesn't it."Definitely. My mum has very similar colouring to you and she really suits red and purple too. | |||
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"White pearls would go well with a red dress" You're the second person to suggest pearls. I do love them but I don't think they make enough of a statement to lift this dress out of the ordinary | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. Gold or leopard print" Leopard print, now there's an idea. Just a touch of it in my shoes maybe | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. yellow" I'll definitely give it a go | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. Hot pink is out with red sometimes "I'm going to try that too. It would really stand out. I love navy with hot pink...hmmm that's got me thinking | |||
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"Purple block colour necklace would look striking against a red dress. It would! Shoes and bag in the same colour? Too much? I don't think so if you're doing block red colour and then block colour your accessories. I think red and purple look great together. I know you said not black but I do think that looks really great with red, just a bit overdone. " Yeah, I want to try and avoid black if I can. | |||
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"Purple sounds good
It does, doesn't it.
Definitely. My mum has very similar colouring to you and she really suits red and purple too. "Don't tell anybody but my colouring comes courtesy of my hairdresser | |||
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"Keep shoes and bag red, make jewellery bold. Think Butler and Wilson type jewellery." I've never seen their stuff before. I'm definitely going to consider something like that, one statement piece maybe | |||
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"Navy blue accessories would like nice. " | |||
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"I would go with jewels, something like a striking swarovski crystal necklace or something. Also depends on the cut of the dress. " The dress I have in mind is cut in the wrap style, fitted vee necked bodice, pencil fit skirt. | |||
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"Navy or metallic with some sort of sparkling stone (like, cubic zirconia trying to look like super expensive diamonds rather than trying to look like glitter) " Yes, although I'd rather have the super expensive diamond  | |||
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"If i turned up at an event at anytime, wearing a red dress- i don't think i'd need accessories to stand out...i'd look like one of the bounty kitchen towel 'ladies' "Oh I don't know, I think you could carry it off if you wore a coordinated cardigan | |||
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"Go on google images and google red dress statement necklace. The majority of necklaces are actually greeny turquoise colour now I’ve looked. " I will! Thanks, that's actually a very good idea. | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. Gold or leopard print Leopard print, now there's an idea. Just a touch of it in my shoes maybe" My thinking | |||
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"Navy or metallic with some sort of sparkling stone (like, cubic zirconia trying to look like super expensive diamonds rather than trying to look like glitter) Yes, although I'd rather have the super expensive diamond "I'd rather pay for the CZ! (just sometimes you have to sort through a lot of tat to find CZ that doesn't look cheap) | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. Gold or leopard print Leopard print, now there's an idea. Just a touch of it in my shoes maybe My thinking "Oh god now I've got to go looking for shoes! If I had leopard print shoes what handbag do you think, I wouldn't go print for that too. Purple maybe? | |||
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"Green is the opposite colour to red. Try something in a similar shade of green to the red. Try not to look like Christmas though. . No bauble earings and tinsel belt then "Or Angel on your head | |||
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"Navy or metallic with some sort of sparkling stone (like, cubic zirconia trying to look like super expensive diamonds rather than trying to look like glitter) Yes, although I'd rather have the super expensive diamond
I'd rather pay for the CZ! (just sometimes you have to sort through a lot of tat to find CZ that doesn't look cheap) "Me too! It's not such a big deal if you lose it either | |||
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"Green is the opposite colour to red. Try something in a similar shade of green to the red. Try not to look like Christmas though. . No bauble earings and tinsel belt then
Or Angel on your head "Damn! That's my hat idea out of the window | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. yellow I'll definitely give it a go" lol hey I'd notice you | |||
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"Swarovski some of there statement pieces are fabulous "Off to have a look... I'm definitely more suited to a well cut but simple dress with statement accessories but not quite like that lady who co presents Sewing Bee | |||
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"I think if I was wearing a red dress I'd already stand out? "Ya think!? | |||
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"I think if I was wearing a red dress I'd already stand out?
Ya think!? "Depends what club I was in actually...  | |||
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ?" Good question. If you have a bit of time, places like Etsy are your friend here (particularly for jewellery). | |||
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"I think if I was wearing a red dress I'd already stand out?
Ya think!?
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ?" I need to have it all sorted by about the end of May. | |||
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ? Good question. If you have a bit of time, places like Etsy are your friend here (particularly for jewellery). " I've never looked at Etsy. I've got a lot of surfing to do. | |||
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"Swarovski some of there statement pieces are fabulous
Off to have a look...
I'm definitely more suited to a well cut but simple dress with statement accessories but not quite like that lady who co presents Sewing Bee "Hah hah...Has the dress a high or low neckline? I'll upload a picture on my profile for you to see. | |||
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ? I need to have it all sorted by about the end of May." Ooooh, loads of time then. Get Googling | |||
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"Swarovski some of there statement pieces are fabulous
Off to have a look...
I'm definitely more suited to a well cut but simple dress with statement accessories but not quite like that lady who co presents Sewing Bee
Hah hah...Has the dress a high or low neckline? I'll upload a picture on my profile for you to see."Vee neck, I have a bigger bust so need that. Thank you | |||
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"Green is the opposite colour to red. Try something in a similar shade of green to the red. Ok. I hadn't even considered that. I'll give that a go." I just think Christmas!! I agree with the purple suggestion | |||
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ? Good question. If you have a bit of time, places like Etsy are your friend here (particularly for jewellery). I've never looked at Etsy. I've got a lot of surfing to do." Usual Ebay safety kind of tips apply, but good place for unusual, sometimes very inexpensive, jewellery. Including vintage. (restrict your results to the UK would be my further advice) | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. " I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. | |||
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"Swarovski some of there statement pieces are fabulous
Off to have a look...
I'm definitely more suited to a well cut but simple dress with statement accessories but not quite like that lady who co presents Sewing Bee
Hah hah...Has the dress a high or low neckline? I'll upload a picture on my profile for you to see.
Vee neck, I have a bigger bust so need that.
Thank you "I've only go the back on my profile must have deleted it so I'll message it to you. | |||
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"I enjoy taking pics and vids. No faces though in case i win the lottery and someone tries to get funny with me.
I also do audio recordings if they are vocal, then i can rub my bean as i listen at a later date "That's nice but how will it help ke accesorize my dress? | |||
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ? I need to have it all sorted by about the end of May. Ooooh, loads of time then. Get Googling "I'm on it! This is almost like having a personal stylist | |||
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"I've just had a Google. Nude shoes and handbags seem to be popular, looks classy as well. I think you have to be a bit careful with red. Sorry, I know that's no help whatsoever!" It is because I hadn't considered nude yet. | |||
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"I enjoy taking pics and vids. No faces though in case i win the lottery and someone tries to get funny with me.
I also do audio recordings if they are vocal, then i can rub my bean as i listen at a later date
That's nice but how will it help ke accesorize my dress? "lol replied on weong thread!! Sorry - mind you an erect penis always goes with anything | |||
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ? Good question. If you have a bit of time, places like Etsy are your friend here (particularly for jewellery). I've never looked at Etsy. I've got a lot of surfing to do. Usual Ebay safety kind of tips apply, but good place for unusual, sometimes very inexpensive, jewellery. Including vintage. (restrict your results to the UK would be my further advice) " That's why I asked how long she had to prepare. Loads of statement Butler and Wilson jewellery on ebay around £25, but most of it is auction bids, so not much can be bought now if time was short. | |||
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"I enjoy taking pics and vids. No faces though in case i win the lottery and someone tries to get funny with me.
I also do audio recordings if they are vocal, then i can rub my bean as i listen at a later date
That's nice but how will it help ke accesorize my dress?
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Sorry - mind you an erect penis always goes with anything " | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. " Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) | |||
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"Green is the opposite colour to red. Try something in a similar shade of green to the red. Ok. I hadn't even considered that. I'll give that a go. I just think Christmas!! I agree with the purple suggestion " | |||
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"How soon til the day to sort this outfit ? Good question. If you have a bit of time, places like Etsy are your friend here (particularly for jewellery). I've never looked at Etsy. I've got a lot of surfing to do. Usual Ebay safety kind of tips apply, but good place for unusual, sometimes very inexpensive, jewellery. Including vintage. (restrict your results to the UK would be my further advice) " | |||
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"Swarovski some of there statement pieces are fabulous
Off to have a look...
I'm definitely more suited to a well cut but simple dress with statement accessories but not quite like that lady who co presents Sewing Bee
Hah hah...Has the dress a high or low neckline? I'll upload a picture on my profile for you to see.
Vee neck, I have a bigger bust so need that.
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"Red is a very bold statement colour anyway so I always keep it minimalistic in regards to accessories. Shoes wise it’s either Black or nude I go with" | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) " Better in white and silver, burn if I don't use sun cream but tan if I do, my veins look blue. I'm not sure how to interpret that from what you've said | |||
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"I think less is more if you already have a statement dress. Navy- understated and classy and accentuate with a statement necklace Or earrings x" The dress I'm considering is fairly simple in design. | |||
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"I've just had a Google. Nude shoes and handbags seem to be popular, looks classy as well. I think you have to be a bit careful with red. Sorry, I know that's no help whatsoever! It is because I hadn't considered nude yet." Oh- if you want to sass it up a bit- nude snakeskin accessories look good with red x | |||
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"I've just had a Google. Nude shoes and handbags seem to be popular, looks classy as well. I think you have to be a bit careful with red. Sorry, I know that's no help whatsoever! It is because I hadn't considered nude yet. Oh- if you want to sass it up a bit- nude snakeskin accessories look good with red x" Yes, they might introduce a bit of lighter colour too. I like to wear interesting outfits. | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) Better in white and silver, burn if I don't use sun cream but tan if I do, my veins look blue. I'm not sure how to interpret that from what you've said" You're most likely cool toned. Depending on the red, navy and silver (or stainless steel etc) could look very striking. (this may also help you choose flattering makeup, databases exist which tell you whether stuff is warm or cool toned, although warm stuff may still suit you) | |||
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"If black is not an option, but silver suits. Gun metal/pewter would add the darker contrast. Tougher to find shoes and bags in that colour though." Yes, I'm going to have to spend a day (more like a week ) matching things up | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) Better in white and silver, burn if I don't use sun cream but tan if I do, my veins look blue. I'm not sure how to interpret that from what you've said You're most likely cool toned. Depending on the red, navy and silver (or stainless steel etc) could look very striking. (this may also help you choose flattering makeup, databases exist which tell you whether stuff is warm or cool toned, although warm stuff may still suit you) " I need to look in to all this | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) Better in white and silver, burn if I don't use sun cream but tan if I do, my veins look blue. I'm not sure how to interpret that from what you've said You're most likely cool toned. Depending on the red, navy and silver (or stainless steel etc) could look very striking. (this may also help you choose flattering makeup, databases exist which tell you whether stuff is warm or cool toned, although warm stuff may still suit you) I need to look in to all this" For makeup, if you can, go get yourself colour matched by Mac. You may or may not want any of their makeup, but a lot of online discussion of makeup revolves around knowing your Mac colour (they'll also tell you if you're warm, cool or neutral). I also like going up to a counter, feigning ignorance, and saying, I'm looking for a lipstick for X (work, a red, vampy, whatever). They'll sanitise the lipstick and put it on you. Wear it for awhile, look at yourself in different light, decide on how it looks, feels, and wears. Boots No 7 colour match is also great (and more affordable), although I find Mac more informative. Many counters also do "free" makeovers or lessons with minimum purchase (small enquiries are free, they're just showing you product). Endless websites exist for best colours for your hair colour, eye colour, skintone, etc. If all that's too hard: what colours do you feel best in and get most compliments on? | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) Better in white and silver, burn if I don't use sun cream but tan if I do, my veins look blue. I'm not sure how to interpret that from what you've said You're most likely cool toned. Depending on the red, navy and silver (or stainless steel etc) could look very striking. (this may also help you choose flattering makeup, databases exist which tell you whether stuff is warm or cool toned, although warm stuff may still suit you) I need to look in to all this For makeup, if you can, go get yourself colour matched by Mac. You may or may not want any of their makeup, but a lot of online discussion of makeup revolves around knowing your Mac colour (they'll also tell you if you're warm, cool or neutral). I also like going up to a counter, feigning ignorance, and saying, I'm looking for a lipstick for X (work, a red, vampy, whatever). They'll sanitise the lipstick and put it on you. Wear it for awhile, look at yourself in different light, decide on how it looks, feels, and wears. Boots No 7 colour match is also great (and more affordable), although I find Mac more informative. Many counters also do "free" makeovers or lessons with minimum purchase (small enquiries are free, they're just showing you product). Endless websites exist for best colours for your hair colour, eye colour, skintone, etc. If all that's too hard: what colours do you feel best in and get most compliments on? " It's not hard as such but I'm not likely to follow that sort of thing through properly. I suit strong colours red, purple, black, deep green and certain blues. I wear orange, yellow and very deep pink a lot too. | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. " I was sat thinking what goes well with red? Then realised I'm sat on my red settee, wearing a peachy orange vest. I think they go very well together | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) Better in white and silver, burn if I don't use sun cream but tan if I do, my veins look blue. I'm not sure how to interpret that from what you've said You're most likely cool toned. Depending on the red, navy and silver (or stainless steel etc) could look very striking. (this may also help you choose flattering makeup, databases exist which tell you whether stuff is warm or cool toned, although warm stuff may still suit you) I need to look in to all this For makeup, if you can, go get yourself colour matched by Mac. You may or may not want any of their makeup, but a lot of online discussion of makeup revolves around knowing your Mac colour (they'll also tell you if you're warm, cool or neutral). I also like going up to a counter, feigning ignorance, and saying, I'm looking for a lipstick for X (work, a red, vampy, whatever). They'll sanitise the lipstick and put it on you. Wear it for awhile, look at yourself in different light, decide on how it looks, feels, and wears. Boots No 7 colour match is also great (and more affordable), although I find Mac more informative. Many counters also do "free" makeovers or lessons with minimum purchase (small enquiries are free, they're just showing you product). Endless websites exist for best colours for your hair colour, eye colour, skintone, etc. If all that's too hard: what colours do you feel best in and get most compliments on? It's not hard as such but I'm not likely to follow that sort of thing through properly. I suit strong colours red, purple, black, deep green and certain blues. I wear orange, yellow and very deep pink a lot too." The shorter version would be to go to a counter and get one of those makeovers or lessons. I'm not a shill for Mac but I do find they're more about educating you how to do it yourself than other brands. (valuable lesson for me, for example. I can't wear beige or orange lipstick and my best nudes are pinks. I've stopped buying lipstick that makes me look ill as a direct result) All this stuff is if you want it, of course. I've found it incredibly useful for dressing and presenting myself in everything I do. I similarly suit bold colours, and there's sometimes a fine line between bold enough and less is more! | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. I was sat thinking what goes well with red? Then realised I'm sat on my red settee, wearing a peachy orange vest. I think they go very well together " You have a red setter!? I bet that looks fabulous I'm envious | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. Do you look better in white or cream? Do you look better in silver or gold? Do you tend to burn or tan in the sun? Look at your wrists. Do the veins look blue or green? If you answer the former, you're cool toned, the latter, you're warm toned (more or less). Neutral also exists. Knowing your undertone can help you make more flattering colour choices in general. (I think I'm probably light to medium myself, although my face is a touch darker than most of the rest of me, if that helps) Better in white and silver, burn if I don't use sun cream but tan if I do, my veins look blue. I'm not sure how to interpret that from what you've said You're most likely cool toned. Depending on the red, navy and silver (or stainless steel etc) could look very striking. (this may also help you choose flattering makeup, databases exist which tell you whether stuff is warm or cool toned, although warm stuff may still suit you) I need to look in to all this For makeup, if you can, go get yourself colour matched by Mac. You may or may not want any of their makeup, but a lot of online discussion of makeup revolves around knowing your Mac colour (they'll also tell you if you're warm, cool or neutral). I also like going up to a counter, feigning ignorance, and saying, I'm looking for a lipstick for X (work, a red, vampy, whatever). They'll sanitise the lipstick and put it on you. Wear it for awhile, look at yourself in different light, decide on how it looks, feels, and wears. Boots No 7 colour match is also great (and more affordable), although I find Mac more informative. Many counters also do "free" makeovers or lessons with minimum purchase (small enquiries are free, they're just showing you product). Endless websites exist for best colours for your hair colour, eye colour, skintone, etc. If all that's too hard: what colours do you feel best in and get most compliments on? It's not hard as such but I'm not likely to follow that sort of thing through properly. I suit strong colours red, purple, black, deep green and certain blues. I wear orange, yellow and very deep pink a lot too. The shorter version would be to go to a counter and get one of those makeovers or lessons. I'm not a shill for Mac but I do find they're more about educating you how to do it yourself than other brands. (valuable lesson for me, for example. I can't wear beige or orange lipstick and my best nudes are pinks. I've stopped buying lipstick that makes me look ill as a direct result) All this stuff is if you want it, of course. I've found it incredibly useful for dressing and presenting myself in everything I do. I similarly suit bold colours, and there's sometimes a fine line between bold enough and less is more! " I wear very little make up but am considering going to one of the white coated ladies with big eyebrows for a bit of advice.
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. I was sat thinking what goes well with red? Then realised I'm sat on my red settee, wearing a peachy orange vest. I think they go very well together You have a red setter!? I bet that looks fabulous I'm envious "*settee  | |||
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"I wear very little make up but am considering going to one of the white coated ladies with big eyebrows for a bit of advice.
I'm pretty confident in what I wear (a young colleague described me as her style goal ) but I think it's good to have a shake up now and again to stop yourself getting stale."For sure! And you do you. I started this mostly as, it really helped me and although it's of greatest application in makeup, it definitely also applies to clothes. The reason I can wear vampy lipstick is the same as the reason I do much better in vivid colours, for example. You probably know a lot of this stuff instinctively. I didn't (mileage varies, of course), but sometimes it helps to make it more concrete. | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. I was sat thinking what goes well with red? Then realised I'm sat on my red settee, wearing a peachy orange vest. I think they go very well together You have a red setter!? I bet that looks fabulous I'm envious
*settee "Haha! I have a Chihuahua. Bit of a difference | |||
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"See what your underlying skin tone is then go from there. I don't really know. I'm not pale skinned but I'm not olive skinned either. " Look at the colour of your veins if same as skin neutral colours. Google is your friend. | |||
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"I wear very little make up but am considering going to one of the white coated ladies with big eyebrows for a bit of advice.
I'm pretty confident in what I wear (a young colleague described me as her style goal ) but I think it's good to have a shake up now and again to stop yourself getting stale.
For sure! And you do you. I started this mostly as, it really helped me and although it's of greatest application in makeup, it definitely also applies to clothes. The reason I can wear vampy lipstick is the same as the reason I do much better in vivid colours, for example. You probably know a lot of this stuff instinctively. I didn't (mileage varies, of course), but sometimes it helps to make it more concrete. "I've had thirty years longer than you to make mistakes . I look at some old photos and wonder what the hell I was thinking | |||
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"I wear very little make up but am considering going to one of the white coated ladies with big eyebrows for a bit of advice.
I'm pretty confident in what I wear (a young colleague described me as her style goal ) but I think it's good to have a shake up now and again to stop yourself getting stale.
For sure! And you do you. I started this mostly as, it really helped me and although it's of greatest application in makeup, it definitely also applies to clothes. The reason I can wear vampy lipstick is the same as the reason I do much better in vivid colours, for example. You probably know a lot of this stuff instinctively. I didn't (mileage varies, of course), but sometimes it helps to make it more concrete.
I've had thirty years longer than you to make mistakes . I look at some old photos and wonder what the hell I was thinking "True enough! Just passing on what's helped me (although I'm sure I'll look back in 30 years and think similarly!) | |||
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"I wear very little make up but am considering going to one of the white coated ladies with big eyebrows for a bit of advice.
I'm pretty confident in what I wear (a young colleague described me as her style goal ) but I think it's good to have a shake up now and again to stop yourself getting stale.
For sure! And you do you. I started this mostly as, it really helped me and although it's of greatest application in makeup, it definitely also applies to clothes. The reason I can wear vampy lipstick is the same as the reason I do much better in vivid colours, for example. You probably know a lot of this stuff instinctively. I didn't (mileage varies, of course), but sometimes it helps to make it more concrete.
I've had thirty years longer than you to make mistakes . I look at some old photos and wonder what the hell I was thinking
True enough! Just passing on what's helped me (although I'm sure I'll look back in 30 years and think similarly!) "I appreciate your comments. It's easy to fall in to habits that could do with refreshing. | |||
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"I can't answer this as I've never been to any event that has required me to wear a red dress. Sorry." Now's the time to start! | |||
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"do u have any gold jewelery with blue stones " Only one sapphire ring. | |||
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"What about navy it looks good with red." It does. | |||
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"I also think nude as it will make the dress really stand out x" | |||
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"Its got to be a bold colour to go with red.. I do like red." Me too I gravitate towards it | |||
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"Has anyone said white yet" Unless fashion has come around again, I think white risks looking very dated. | |||
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"I can't answer this as I've never been to any event that has required me to wear a red dress. Sorry. Now's the time to start!" Errr, no. | |||
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"Has anyone said white yet" Yep . | |||
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"I can't answer this as I've never been to any event that has required me to wear a red dress. Sorry. Now's the time to start! Errr, no." C'mon, live a little! | |||
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"I was going to say try silver but now I'm too sure. Definately not white. Think nude would go but is a bit safe. Ooo decisions. I think it's trial and error depending on the shade of red. Navy is probably how I'd go." I agree that its trial and error, I've got time, unusually for me. | |||
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"Definitely Nude shoes & bag. Only other colour, depending on shade of red would be navy. Jewellery wise I’d keep it simple & silver." I'm going to look at nude but I think it might be a bit too neutral for the look I'm after | |||
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"Navy & grey jewellery with flecks or streaks of bronze through it I love the statement jewellery you see a lot of latin women wearing, big, bold & colourful " Now I was thinking grey earlier, I hadn't thought of it with navy too. Good suggestion! | |||
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"Navy & grey jewellery with flecks or streaks of bronze through it I love the statement jewellery you see a lot of latin women wearing, big, bold & colourful " That sounds good...I've Never been good with statement jewellery. | |||
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"Maybe have a look at irregular choice and ruby shoo, shoes and handbags ,some are quite out there and would definitely make a statement. " Will do, thanks. I've got a few sites to look at now | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. yellow I'll definitely give it a go" If yellow is not for you how about a classic white? | |||
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"I think if I was wearing a red dress I'd already stand out? "I couldn't say whether you'd stand out or not. You've hidden your profile. Was that on purpose for this thread? | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. yellow I'll definitely give it a go If yellow is not for you how about a classic white?" I think white is a bit safe for what I'm after but thanks for your suggestion | |||
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"For day time I'd go with other jewel tones - a rich purple or a sapphire blue maybe V x" That's sort of first on my list but now I've talked about it so much I'm starting to question the whole choice and wondering if I should go for another colour | |||
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"Definitely Nude shoes & bag. Only other colour, depending on shade of red would be navy. Jewellery wise I’d keep it simple & silver. I'm going to look at nude but I think it might be a bit too neutral for the look I'm after" Here within enters hair & make-up. | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. " Royal blue, white or silver | |||
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"got no friends here so what is friends here i am d*unk loll" You'll be sorry in the morning | |||
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"Definitely Nude shoes & bag. Only other colour, depending on shade of red would be navy. Jewellery wise I’d keep it simple & silver. I'm going to look at nude but I think it might be a bit too neutral for the look I'm after Here within enters hair & make-up." I haven't even started thinking about hair yet | |||
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"Kawasaki green" A bold choice! | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. Royal blue, white or silver " They're on the list, except white. | |||
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"got no friends here so what is friends here i am d*unk loll You'll be sorry in the morning "not really that life i do not have hang overs | |||
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"got no friends here so what is friends here i am d*unk loll You'll be sorry in the morning not really that life i do not have hang overs"Lucky you! | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. Hot pink is out with red sometimes "Yes. Pink and red clash is fantastic | |||
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"If you were wearing a red dress to a formal, day time event what colour accessories would you put with it to make it really stand out? Not black though. Hot pink is out with red sometimes
Yes. Pink and red clash is fantastic "I'm going to mull over all these ideas, will probably end up with a completely different colour dress and we'll have to go through the whole thing again next week | |||
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"Think lady gaga. Wear a pork chop or a leg of lamb. Definitely a bold look... And smell. " Leg of lamb! I'm not made of money | |||
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"White pearls would go well with a red dress You're the second person to suggest pearls. I do love them but I don't think they make enough of a statement to lift this dress out of the ordinary" Pearls and make a statement with your shoes and bag x | |||
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"White pearls would go well with a red dress You're the second person to suggest pearls. I do love them but I don't think they make enough of a statement to lift this dress out of the ordinary Pearls and make a statement with your shoes and bag x" The shoes and bag could be used again too. | |||
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"I haven't read all of the above so if i'm repeating myself ...... Yellow and gold. I'm not a lover of yellow as a main colour but it's daytime so a yellow necklace on the large side. Not bulky though but long , thin elegant plates or curves..... gold trim. Drop earings. Thin metal wrist bracelets of yellow and gold / alternating. light bronze to dark gold bag and shoes carefully selected colourwise. MUSTN'T be yellow or gold. Large silk/chiffon scarf/shoulder wrap nearer the colour of the shoes. Simply patterned if the dress is plain. Plain if the dress is patterned. " I'm fond of a wrap, I hadn't thought of that, good idea granny. I don't want to get in to too many colours because as might be evident I'm not great at spotting what goes with what. | |||
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"I'm imagining something like a dark steely grey shoe (simple design), with a big statement necklace, like almost a chandelier in a V shape, made of a similar grey with navy "stones". Then navy bag? Maybe too much of a winter vibe for May, but definitely a statement. (and keeping the shoes and bag fairly simple means they're more wearable in future) " Grey is an option, its on the list | |||
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"Forget what I said....... I think I must have be 'chanelling' Ronald McDonald. Stay away from Navy and White unless you are going to a B.N.P rally." | |||
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