Wearing red and pink together is quite the statement.
At first glance, it gives you a sartorial edge but it also keeps your outfit fresh and interesting long after. Although we've been warned against this colour combination since what feels like childhood, like other "fashion advice," this rule was made for breaking.
Finding a perfect way to balance these two hues in one outfit can be a delicate task, but there are many ways to seamlessly add this colour mix into your wardrobe!
Read on for helpful tips to mix red and pink into your next look, for Valentine's Day, or for any other day of the year.
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How To Wear Red And Pink Together
1. Be Obvious(01 of54)
Open Image Modal2. Wear Solid Prints(02 of54)
Open Image Modal3. Accessorize(03 of54)
Open Image Modal4. Wear A Dark Neutral(04 of54)
Open Image Modal5. Don't Forget The Shoes!(05 of54)
Open Image Modal6. Incorporate The Two Colours In Your Beauty Look(06 of54)
Open Image Modal7. Go For Something Pre-Mixed(07 of54)
Open Image Modal8. Try Outerwear(08 of54)
Open Image Modal9. Think Of The Colour Spectrum(09 of54)
Open Image Modal10. When In Doubt, Go Bold.(10 of54)
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Open Image ModalYour fullest part is in the middle. CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Tyra Banks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Osbourne REACH FOR: Fitted under bust | Details in the top and bottom | Straight to slightly fitted silhouette STAY AWAY FROM: Details around bust, tummy and hips | Belted dresses
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Open Image ModalYour hips are wider than your shoulders. CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Beyonce, Christina Aguliera, Rihanna, Iggy AzaleaREACH FOR: Fullness on top | Pieces that accentuate the waist | Empire waistline | Cap sleeves | Wrap dressesSTAY AWAY FROM: Fullness on the bottom | Miniskirts | Dropped waistlines
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Open Image ModalYour hips and shoulders are proportional and your waist is significantly smaller.CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Scarlett Johansson, Sofia Vergara, Kim KardashianREACH FOR: Fitted dressesSTAY AWAY FROM: Fullness at waist | Trapeze silhouette
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Open Image ModalYour shoulders are wider than your hips. CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Renee Zellweger, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bundchen, Demi MooreREACH FOR: Belted dresses | Fit and flare dresses | PeplumsSTAY AWAY FROM: Wide necklines | Fullness in sleeves | Narrowing hemlines (ie. pencil skirts)
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Open Image ModalSMALL CHEST(27 of54)
Open Image ModalCELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Kate Hudson, Natalie Portman, Keira Knightly REACH FOR: Patterns | Ruffles | High necklines | Strapless | Off-the-shoulder | Belted STAY AWAY FROM: Structured bodice
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Open Image ModalCELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Christina Hendricks, Sofía Vergara, Kate Upton REACH FOR: Cinched waists | Thicker straps | Supportive bodice | Wrap dresses | Classic and simple necklines. STAY AWAY FROM: Baggy and shapeless dresses | Halter necks | High necklines
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Open Image ModalYour shape is straight, and your hip and waist measurements are very similar.CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Nicole KidmanREACH FOR: Waist accentuation | Fit and flare | Fullness at top and bottomSTAY AWAY FROM: Straight lines | Fullness or excess fabric at waist
RECTANGLE(36 of54)
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Open Image ModalCURVY(39 of54)
Open Image ModalFull bust, rounded bottom and hips.CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Kelly Clarkson, Mindy Kaling, Melissa McCartney, AdeleREACH FOR: Pieces that draw attention to your shoulders, neck and legs | Wide and low necklines | Waist-accentuating piecesSTAY AWAY FROM: Straight shapes that hide your waist | Details at the bust or hips.
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Open Image ModalPETITE(43 of54)
Open Image ModalCELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Reese Witherspoon, Mila Kunis, Kristen BellREACH FOR: Deep neckline | Fitted bottom | Short hemlineSTAY AWAY FROM: Hemline below knee | Full skirt
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Open Image ModalCELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Taylor Swift, Karlie Kloss, Katie Holmes, Uma ThurmanREACH FOR: Midi length | Pleats | Fullness at hipsSTAY AWAY FROM: Figure-hugging pieces | Short hemlines
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Open Image ModalPREGNANT(51 of54)
Open Image ModalCELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Kate Middleton, Carrie Underwood, Jessica BielREACH FOR: Empire waist | Fitted knits | Ruching | Oversized details and accessoriesSTAY AWAY FROM: Sheen | Satin
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Open Image ModalMake sure it's evident that the colour combo is intentional. If you go half-way on this, it will look accidental.
For the boldest look, avoid incorporating prints into the outfit.
Use an accessory as the other colour. Try a red top with a pink scarf or a pink jacket with a red statement necklace.
A dark neutral, like black, will incorporate the two colours together and allow the eye to go to the colour combo. Try black pants with a red jacket and pink top.
5. Don't Forget The Shoes!
Try a great pair of red shoes with a pink dress!
6. Incorporate The Two In Your Beauty Look
Go for red lips and pink nails. Or, try wearing red nails with a pink dress. These combos would look great with any of the other tips on this list.
7. Go For Something Pre-Mixed
Find a colour-blocked piece that has already done the work for you.
Try a soft pink coat on top of a red skirt, or a bold red jacket over a pink blouse.
9. Think Of The Colour Spectrum
Try moving red on the colour wheel to an orange hue, and the pink to a more purple tone, such as fuchsia or magenta for even more pop.
10. When In Doubt, Go Bold.
Bold red and bright pink look stunning. It's really hard to go wrong!
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