Regular readers of the site have long known that the Pantone Institute named the main color of 2016 as shade 13-1520 or, if you’re not being clever, rose quartz.
However, pink is a controversial color, especially when it comes to the wardrobe of an adult woman. For example, Alexander Vasiliev in one of the episodes of the program “Fashionable Sentence” stated that only little girls can afford a pink total look; young ladies who have reached the age of 12 must forget about pink once and for all. Is this true? Let's find out!

With all due respect to maestro Vasiliev, the question “why can’t you wear a pink total look after 12 years?”, in most cases, remains unanswered, but any color in a huge palette of colors is just a color! It cannot be good, bad, successful or unsuccessful. Color manifests itself when surrounded by other participants in the outfit: accessories, shoes, makeup, hairstyle, composition of things and many other nuances. Why did pink deserve such categorical judgments?

However, an impartial review of most folk outfits in pink tones leads to disappointing conclusions: adult women in Peppa Pig outfits really look ambiguous, and you can’t always immediately answer the question: what’s wrong with these images?

The mind immediately produces the most understandable cliché - you can’t wear pink after 12 (otherwise you’ll turn into a pumpkin!), it’s ridiculous, vulgar and completely inappropriate for your age!

However, if fashion designers create entire collections in pink tones for adult women, and a world-famous color expert calls pink the shade of the year, then perhaps it’s worth giving pink a chance and at least trying to look at it from a different angle?

The mystery of pink

The main difficulty of pink is that, like red, it has the properties of an amplifier. But if red emphasizes and multiplies the characteristic features: dark hair color will look even darker and more dramatic in a duet with a red scarf, an attractive girl in a red dress may seem too sexy, and a “gray mouse” in bright red clothes will be completely “lost”, then pink enhances flaws. Everything, and even those you didn’t know about!

Ungroomed hair and skin, cheap fabric, poor fit of the item, poor posture, bad shoes, excessive thinness or weight, inappropriate accessories, poorly cut clothes - the list can be endless, any flaw will be greatly enhanced by the color pink!

But not everything is as bad as it might seem: the good news is that modern fashion favors pink. The words of Alexander Vasiliev mentioned at the beginning of the article were spoken by him in December 2014, when pink was not yet so popular. Nowadays, Vasilyev, criticizing domestic pop stars, is very loyal to pink total looks, occasionally adding that dark/rich shades of pink are more suitable for brunettes, light shades for blondes, and so on in the same spirit.

And fashionistas today perceive pink less categorically: the abundance of pink in the collections of famous fashion designers and brands, the popularity of pink among fashion bloggers has increased observation and neutral perception, which, however, does not negate the insidious properties of this color.

Who should wear pink?

Christian Dior, nicknamed by his contemporaries “the dictator with suede gloves” for his uncompromisingly strict attitude towards women, was very fond of using pink in his collections. Every woman who decides to try on an outfit in pink tones should evaluate herself with such a “dictatorial” look and, believe me, in this case it is not a question of complexes or self-doubt, but a moment of adequate assessment of her initial data.

The figure, the condition of the hair and skin, the desire to do makeup and hairstyle or, conversely, the lack thereof - everything can affect the final result. This does not mean at all that all slender women have been given the green light to use pink in their wardrobes, but the strictest ban has been imposed on all women, far from it! Girls with curvy figures can also wear pink, but on condition that the style of the dress or suit matches the characteristics of the figure, and the figure itself maintains harmonious proportions.
Examples of looks in pink tones for a full figure

All girls have neat hairstyles, makeup and carefully selected accessories

And here is an example of an unsuccessful pink on a full figure: too dark a shade for a brunette + pink enhances the fullness/lack of waist

There is an opinion that dark pink shades are suitable for brunettes and brown-haired women, but in reality the combination of dark pink with black (in this case hair) creates an overloaded and even vulgar image. The degree of vulgarity will be higher, the darker and more saturated the pink color used in the outfit.

To avoid too strong color contrast, it is better not to combine pink and black in one look at all and choose pink colors of medium lightness and brightness for dark hair.

Which pink to wear?

The shade of pink is as important as the overall appearance of the clothing, its style and workmanship. So dark tones of pink - fuchsia and the like, are more suitable for slender women with light brown/caramel hair, medium-light pink is more universal and acceptable for both light-skinned blondes and brunettes with a dark skin tone, and you can try light pink, bleached colors to be worn by everyone without exception.

Medium light pink suits both brunettes and blondes

What to combine pink with in your look?

The companion colors of pink should ideally match the selected shade in lightness and brightness, or be lighter than other members of the outfit. It is advisable to avoid combinations of any shades of pink with black and select tones of gray, blue, green, red or brown that are equal in lightness.

If you can’t live without black, then it’s better to choose light, pastel shades of pink for an ensemble with it.

Popular this season, shoes and accessories in mirrored silver, gold and other metallic colors are a perfect match for clothes in pink tones.

An ideal fit and quality of tailoring are the alpha and omega of any successful outfit, but, as has been said more than once, if clothes of other colors can smooth out a low-grade fit, then pink will mercilessly trumpet this mistake to everyone! This also includes: the quality of stitching and finishing of pink items, the cost of fabric and accessories and the general condition of the clothes. If the stitches are crooked, the fabric is cheap, the model is overly decorated with frills, rhinestones, and even wrinkles at the slightest touch - then even a thousand times you will be young and slender, the image will turn out to be vulgar and cheap.

The things are expensive, but the image... is very much for everyone

Pink requires a laconic design, a clear cut, neat hair and makeup, modern shoes and discreet accessories. Only in this design the image in pink tones will turn out stylish, and not vulgar or vulgar.

On the left, a hairstyle that is too careless for a pink coat, on the right, babylons filled with varnish and outdated makeup - both are equally bad

So:

- try to avoid dark and rich shades of pink (fuchsia and the like) if you are a brunette or are far from a model figure. Dark shades of pink strongly emphasize fullness, and also look too contrasting in a duet with black, making the image vulgar. Exception: sporty style, but pink should be very dosed: stripes, blotches, etc.

- pink is very picky about appearance. Neat (but not fancy) hair and makeup are a must for a pink look.

- In order not to make a mistake with shades, try to pair colors with pink that are close in lightness and saturation

- it is better to combine black with light shades of pink, this way you will avoid strong contrast, which can be very insidious

- for a full figure, light and medium shades of pink are suitable

- the quality of things in pink tones is one of the main conditions for a successful image

- avoid active decor on pink things

However, modern fashion has become less demanding and conservative, so experiment and be trendy!

This color is perceived by us, on the one hand, as the main attribute of glamor, and on the other, as the embodiment of purity, tenderness and purity. Accepts exactly these roles pink clothes, depending on who wears it and how.

Pink clothes

This color is full of tenderness, romance, purity and love. He is able to give peace. In the fashion world, pink has a role as a playful color. Perhaps due to its many variations. He has the power to warm with warm tones, excite with bright tones, soothe with pastels and invigorate with cold shades. Therefore, any woman can choose a pink outfit according to her own parameters.

The delicate pink color really refreshes the look. This is the perfect choice for summer

Not only that: pink can evoke love and hate. At least no one can remain indifferent to this color. A neutral attitude towards him is simply impossible. However, sometimes the color pink is missing from a woman’s wardrobe because she has decided that it doesn’t suit her. But it is enough for her to try to change her view of this color, and at least one shade from the huge assortment of pink palette will surely conquer her. And if the pink color is chosen correctly, then it can definitely change the appearance of any woman for the better. That is why some people opt for soft pastels, and others choose a neon glow.

Fuchsia is perfect if you're not afraid to be the center of attention.

Many people like a mixed range of pink shades that approach purple, red or orange. With the help of pink tones you can add an image of elegant femininity or girlish mischief. It goes well with pink with white, beige, orange, yellow and burgundy colors. You can even combine various shades of this color with each other in a single image. For example, a pale pink blouse will go perfectly with salmon-colored trousers. To create a bright image, it is advisable to choose rich warm shades. And for a strict, elegant, business look, it is better to give preference to cool pastel shades.

When in doubt, choose soft pink, muted colors - they are unlikely to ruin your look

A wonderful dress with a simple cut - we like simple things

Just one pink item can freshen up your entire look.

Soft pink color goes perfectly with white

If you face the truth, you can admit to yourself that most women tend to limit themselves in experimenting with different colors in their wardrobe. For example, when buying shoes, they prefer black and brown, but not purple, blue or yellow. They choose white and black as the main colors of their clothes, rather than pink, only occasionally allowing themselves such liberties. Few people decide to add cyclamen or turquoise to their daily wardrobe, believing that such self-sufficient colors will not suit them. But such a restriction was never considered a reasonable choice.

Women in general often do not notice bright, interesting shades, fearing their unsuccessful combination. But in fact, any woman can wear a lot more colors than she thinks about. Therefore, you should not limit yourself to radical black or white, sometimes dabbling in blue and brown.

Although, it is worth recognizing that the most stylish, effective and “correct” of all combinations of pink is its union with black. If someone thinks pink is too naive and girlish, then they can complement it with black to see how solid and impressive it looks in combination with black. A set of a pink handbag or clutch with clothes and shoes in dark colors creates an elegant look, appropriate for any age. However, women of a very respectable age are in no hurry to get carried away with pink, except perhaps as a complement to black or any other discreet shade.

Jessica Alba in a beautiful white and pink dress

In addition, an excellent combination is obtained from pink and white. And a set of pink with any shade of gray is generally a classic. Gray by itself looks a little boring, but when combined with pink it turns into a delicate warm color. It seems that just next to pink objects, gray takes on shades of pastel color. No longer a classic, but also a chic option, comes from combining pink with beige wardrobe items.

Calm beige goes best with a light shade of soft pink. But if this option seems too pale, then you can match the pink dress with azure or turquoise accessories or shoes. The result is a set for a lively girl. The combination of pink with purple or lilac looks just as bright, but a little more restrained. Also, all pink shades easily find a compromise with blue tones. And the most winning combination of pink is obtained with a pale shade of blue with a drop of gray.

The most successful combinations

Most women regard pink as the most “girly” color. However, the combination of pink in clothes has been a bright trend for several seasons in a row. With all this, many girls find this color for clothing not entirely acceptable, because it looks like a childish doll. This forces girls to mercilessly remove infantile colors from their adult wardrobe. For others, on the contrary, it is impossible to imagine clothes without pink.

In any case, when choosing pink for your wardrobe, you shouldn’t rely only on the fleeting admiration in front of a store window. It is important to be able to choose a shade of pink that will match both the rest of your wardrobe and the girl’s image.

The color pink has many shades, so every girl will find her perfect pink that suits her 100%

Pink ballet shoes

Since you have to start from the beginning (pun intended), you can assign the shoes as the “start.” Pink ballet flats will perfectly fit into your everyday look. You can safely wear them for a meeting with friends or for a light jog around the supermarket. Pink ballet flats will go well with a pink print sundress or light trousers, which together will make an excellent combination of pink in clothes and shoes. It is thanks to the soft pink color of comfortable shoes that your mood will lift and your walk will be simply amazing.

When else to wear bright shoes, if not in summer?

Pink T-shirt

An irreplaceable option is a pink T-shirt. As you know, there can never be too many of them, and therefore it would be very reasonable to replenish your wardrobe with a pink T-shirt, even if it’s the only one. But in this piece you can embody all possible shades of pink if you choose this season’s fashionable color in the ombre style, in which one tone smoothly flows into another.

Pink jacket

A pink jacket looks bold and gentle at the same time. After all, who decided that a denim jacket must be blue? If you choose a pink denim jacket, you will get a really bright look.

Gwen Stefani in a hot pink leather jacket

Pink bag

A modern wardrobe cannot be complete without a pink bag. This stylish bag will become not just an accessory, but a real friend at work or at school. The pink briefcase-shaped handbag looks like a classic, and its advantages are spaciousness and style. And to go with a pink bag you will definitely need an equally pink wallet or pink clothes.

Such a bright accessory will brighten up the calmest look.

Classics of the genre - rose-colored glasses

A fashionable look simply requires rose-colored glasses. Pink frames of sunglasses will look very cute and flirty. And the image of the most ordinary gray mouse will turn into a romantic, sophisticated girl. When choosing the color of glasses, it is important to pay due attention to the shape of the frame. For example, retro-style glasses are in particular demand among girls today. However, according to the advice of an ophthalmologist, the color of the glass should not distort the real colors of the world, so that vision does not deteriorate. So glasses of this delicate color will not work, no matter how much you would like to “look at the world through rose-colored glasses.”

It’s nice to look at the world through such glasses. And the world is pleased to look at you

Decorations

It's just a matter of pink decorations. Wherever you have to go, no matter what you wear, a rich, bright accent in pink shades will not be out of place in your look, and even more so in the summer. After all, on vacation you want to look irresistible even more than at work. Therefore, a massive pink bracelet with purple or coral splashes will be an excellent addition to a woman’s summer look.

Jewelry may match the color of your bag or shoes

This color is preferred by confident women who evoke a feeling of respect and love among others. Perhaps the stars are well aware of this property of the color pink, which is expressed in their wardrobes. Some choose a soft nude shade, while others choose a sensually bright one, bordering on crimson. The most loyal fans of pink are AlexaChung, ParisHilton, AgynessDeyn and LilyAllen. And judging by our streets, the craving for pink clothes is also characteristic of lesser-known women. Perhaps because pink clothes, shoes and accessories manage to lift the mood, improve the well-being of women and even give them a feeling of happiness. What else do we need?

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Pink is back in fashion! Some people love him, some hate him, but he certainly leaves no one indifferent. This means that the question of what colors pink goes with is, as always, relevant. To answer this, you need to understand that the color pink has a very diverse palette of shades, which, if incorrectly matched to yours, can ruin the entire look.

What shades of pink suit your color type?

Warm and bright shades of pink are absolutely not suitable for girls with. When choosing clothes, you should pay attention to cool, medium shades of coral, as well as moderately bright pink tones.

Women should avoid pale and muted shades, and give preference to warm tones, such as pearl pink, lilac pink, pink orange, hot pink, and neon pink.

When choosing clothes, ladies can use both warm and cold shades, which will add brightness and freshness to the image. Pale pink, pearlescent pink, and pink-orange are perfect colors.

For representatives, openly pink shades can give an unhealthy redness, but pale pink-peach, pink-coral, and pink-orange will look absolutely harmonious.

Primary colors that go with pink:

1. When considering which color goes best with pink, it is worth knowing that, first of all, it is black. This duet is considered a classic, which allows you to create an elegant look regardless of age.
2. The combination of white and pink is considered universal. It is perfect for both business style and everyday wear and leisure.
3. When wondering what color pink goes with, don’t forget about blue. The combination of a rich pink shade with a pale blue color is considered very interesting. This tandem creates a gentle and romantic image, adding a bit of charm to it.
4. Also, pink color goes well with beige. Calm and warm shades of beige make an ideal combination of pastel and soft pink tones.
5. When considering what the color pink is combined with, you should not leave purple or lilac aside. With the right selection of shades, the outfit will look very bright and glamorous, creating a cheerful, summer look.
6. The combination of pink and red is considered trendy this season. This tandem charges with energy and optimism and is considered ideal for celebration and relaxation.
7. The boring gray color, which is rich in various shades, goes very harmoniously with pink. These two colors complement each other perfectly, creating stylish combinations.
8. When considering what goes with pink, don’t forget about turquoise. Correctly selected shades and accessories will allow you to create a very bright, attention-grabbing outfit for a fashionable, bold and confident girl.

I recently resumed my drawing and painting lessons, and I want to tell you about color combinations. In any situation when it comes to color, there are good and bad combinations of shades. Whether it's a manicure or clothes, a drawn card or even a home renovation, it's always important to choose a beautiful and interesting color combination.

With regard to clothing, this is even more important, if you can paint your house and your favorite bedroom in any shades you like, and invite only loved ones there, then clothing is the most important social tool that allows us to form the first opinion about each other, and therefore we cannot allow your clothes said the wrong thing about you. How to choose good shades and choose interesting pairs? What are the rules about this? How to choose any tones with shine?

A little theory

The easiest way to choose the right shade is to use a color wheel. It is divided into 12 sectors and represents the primary colors. Also, each sector is graduated from light (in the center) to dark (along the edge). What can we deduce from this circle?

1. White harmonizes with absolutely any tone and makes it brighter.
2. Black will help dilute any ensemble and at the same time give it depth.
3. Complementary and similar color neighborhoods are visible.
4. You can derive triads, tetrads and squares.

What is a complementary pair? These are colors that are located opposite each other on the color wheel. Red and green, blue and orange, purple and yellow. In order not to miss, it is best to choose shades that are equal in lightness and saturation - equidistant sectors from the center.

This is a good combination, and most often many clothing lines use it - they produce the same models in complementary shades, and then if you buy a purple blouse, you can always choose a pistachio skirt to go with it (and vice versa).

Similar pairs- those that stand next to each other on the color wheel. Such pairs are often found in architectural compositions. Surely you have seen when a house is painted light lemon, and the architectural elements - slopes and cornices, balustrades and architraves - are green. This solution is also found very often in accessories - for example, it is much easier to find yellow shoes with orange trim than yellow ones with blue or purple.

Triads, tetrads and squares are patterns that are drawn according to a special shape on the color wheel. For a triad it is a triangle, for a tetrad it is a rectangle, and a square speaks for itself.

Look at different color wheels to understand the principle, and you will never go wrong in choosing the right shade.

Neutral

Neutral colors are called black, white and gray - they go with almost everything and look good together. However, it should also be taken into account that a person dressed in black or gray from head to toe is bad manners; monochrome outfits have long become a sign of bad taste. In the summer, it is appropriate to be dressed in white from head to toe, but here accessories - a bag, shoes, bright jewelry and details - can help maintain the brightness.

Any combination of gray should be well balanced. As a rule, fabrics or accessories of a pure gray shade are rarely found on sale; most often the color has a cold or warm undertone. Accordingly, when choosing color combinations with gray, you need to look at:

• to the warmth of gray;
• on the warmth of the selected color;
• on the lightness of two shades and their compatibility.

Warmth of Gray

Gray can be warm or cool.

Warm shades are best combined with warm tones - yellow, orange, red, pink, crimson.

Cool gray looks perfect if you add blue, lilac, green or blue to it.

Warmth of the chosen color

Even yellow can be cold. It is best to choose those paints whose temperature corresponds to the main temperature of the color. Warm yellow and cool blue look good with cool gray.

Lightness

This is the position that the chosen color would occupy on a stretch from darkest to lightest. It is best if the gray does not compete with his partner. Can't choose? Choose the brightest shades or pastel colors, and it is better to refrain from dark ones.

Warm

Warm colors on the color wheel range from yellow to violet. This is a pleasant range that lifts the mood and gives a feeling of warmth and light. However, choosing color pairs here is not so easy. Naturally, when I talk about the proximity of red or yellow, these are those combinations where the color I indicated is the main one (that is, it predominates visually).

The best combination of red is with white, blue and black. These are pure shades that were worn by kings and queens; this range (without black) is represented on the Russian tricolor and the flags of other states. Use pure shades, and then you can definitely be confident in your choice.

The combination of burgundy color with shades of blue and gray turns out to be interesting. In general, any berry tones will suit burgundy. But it is better to choose green tones with a cool undertone.

A wonderful combination of brown and beige - you get a pleasant chocolate combination. Shades of cocoa and coffee, tea and milk, pastries and ivory - many color combinations with brown evoke thoughts of desserts.

Naturally, warm tones go well together - brown and light orange look great together, and the combination of red, orange and yellow was once ultra-fashionable.

Want to add some flair to the combination? Try complex tones. Combine brown with plum, beige and blackberry, warm inky and cool turquoise. Yes, don't forget about the brown and mint color combination. The combination of mint and chocolate evokes thoughts of entertainment, pleasure and relaxation.

Do you like extravagance? Add some accessories in a deep shade - for example, cobalt blue will set off orange or pink well, and turquoise looks good against shades of yellow and green.

Cold

Cool colors are those from green to purple. These are shades of grass and water, cool and refreshing, they bring peace and tranquility. If you want to use cool shades in the interior, then it is best to give preference to bright, clean colors, the compatibility of which is very high with other colors.

The best combination for the home is dark blue with white and red. Moreover, red should be a highlight, there should not be a lot of it, but it’s better not to skimp on blue.

My favorite shade is turquoise, also called turquoise and Tiffany's favorite shade. Turquoise color goes well with a variety of shades. You can choose warm pink and rich orange, which can beautifully set off the turquoise color. An interesting combination of turquoise shade is obtained with coral - the reddish-red palette emphasizes the turquoise color well.

It is also worth trying a combination of blue with cold yellow and light green tones, and blue will help to set off green tones. In general, the combination of green with yellow and blue is classic for spring and spring holidays, so try to find your own solutions in this color scheme (and don’t forget to look at the color wheel).

Try to pay more attention to the combination of green with other colors - this year the Panton company announced Greenery as the shade of 2017, so it would be a sin not to acquire a couple of green wardrobe items and buy some emerald jewelry for home. By the way, you can choose beautiful color combinations with green online - the color palette will be created automatically.

Do you want to create interesting purple color combinations? Try light cool colors - lilac, pink, green. Don't like deep purple? Try lilac and lavender, and don't forget lilac.

Different ideas

Can't figure out the combinations of yellow with other colors? Check out original and classic schemes of matching shades.

A cool combination of yellow and lilac with purple, a combination of pink and yellow - this combination of lilac and yellow with purple will be remembered by absolutely everyone.

Looking for beautiful schemes based on brown with others? Save these diagrams for yourself - if the table is always at hand, then you can match all the tones to brown.

Remember that the combination of orange and black is sultry and hot!

And here are schemes for combining pink with other shades and red with other colors.

Do you want to create a palette in cold colors? Then combinations of lilac with cold tones - blue, emerald, blue and gray are at your service.

Now you know almost as much about color combinations as professional artists, which means that you will definitely be able to choose any color combinations - whether for the perfect wardrobe or for a wonderful renovation!