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How to Wear Purple - The Best Purple Colour Dresses UK

How to Wear Purple Purple can be a notoriously difficult colour to wear if not done correctly. Alas, the hues locked within purple can be seen as cheerful, whimsical and playful. Often associated with magical images, see Disney and their much-loved princesses, it is a colour often adored but not worn as much as others. Here we're going to go through our favourite purple dresses from Diva Catwalk and discuss what shades will suit you best, depending on your undertone (and how to find out what undertone you have!) The meaning behind the colour purple The colour purple is one of those colours that go perfectly through each day of the year, changing its shade as the seasons do. With the colour often associated with royalty, power and luxury, we thought it best to go through our favourite purple dresses you can get your hands on. How to wear purple The colour wheel is a visual representation of colours, with hues arranged according to wavelength. Colour wheels allow colour relationships to represent geometrically and show the relationship between primary colours, secondary colours and tertiary colours – Invision App Using the colour wheel for the colour purple Using the colour wheel, we can source the best colours to wear with purple and what suits it best overall. So, whether you’re looking for accessories to pair with your purple dress or deciding on what colour of shoes suits you best, we have you sorted! To begin, we follow two of the colour schemes when pairing with clothing. First, we have the complementary colour scheme, which tends to be shades that are found opposite the chosen colour – in this case, purple. The colours opposite purple here are a combination of both yellow and greens. Next, we have the analogous colour scheme. The Analogous colour scheme is one that takes the shades found beside the chosen colour. So, the analogous scheme for purple would be shades of blue and red. Complementary Colour Looks for Purple Analogous Colour Looks for Purple What shades of purple suit my skin tone? The great thing about the colour purple is that you can easily find the right shade for your own skin tone. To begin, we would suggest you identify your skin tone using one, or a mix, of the following methods: Check your veins Sourcing the veins under your skin will aid in helping you find out what your skin tone is. For example, if you find that your veins have a blue hue then it’s suggested you have a cool skin tone, whereas if you see shades of green then it's a warm skin tone. And, finally, if you can't tell what hues your veins have between either shade then you have a neutral skin tone. The Silver/Gold Test You may find that certain types of jewellery suit your skin better. If you find that gold suits you, then you’re likely to have cool undertones. However, if silver is more your bag then you’ll have warm undertones. Review Your Skins Reaction to the Sun If you find that your skin burns easily, then you're the proud owner of a cool undertone. Alternatively, if your skin tans easily, you'll find that you have a warm undertone. If, like many, you burn and then tan you could have a neutral undertone. Purple Shades to go with Cool Undertones It's been found that fair skin, with cool undertones, best suit lighter purple shades like lilac. The worry is that a darker purple could result in the skin looking washed out and/or tired. You also don't want to go to pale, like pastel purple, as this could have the same effect so try to incorporate different colours, such as white to help break it up. Purples that suit Cool Undertones: Purple Shades to go with Warm Undertones Warm undertones are fortunate in that the majority of purple shades suit them. You can complement darker purples with lighter accessories, and lighter purples pair perfectly with the warm complexion. Purples that suit Warm Undertones Our Favourite Purple Dresses at Diva Catwalk The Lydia Our best-selling purple dress remains to be our Lydia ¾ Sleeved Plain dress. Available in 16 shades, including Violet Purple, Chalk Purple, Violet Tulip and Purple Heart, you're spoiled for choice. Each Lydia dress is made using our ribbed super stretch fabric and features both a round neckline with slit detail and pleating across the front for a flattering fit. Buy now: Lydia ¾ Sleeved Dress £125 The Banbury Another firm favourite, and best-seller, is our sleeveless Banbury dress. Available in a vast amount of shades (23 to be exact!) including Violet Purple and Violet Tulip. The Banbury features a low overlaid V-Neckline, whilst offering a wide cinching waistband providing that hourglass figure silhouette. What's more, the cross-body pleating aids in the dress being tailored for a super flattering fit and chic finish. Buy now: Banbury Sleeveless Dress £95 The Bow Detail One of our dresses that were featured in the latest new-in drop, is the Ester Cap Sleeve Bow Detail Pencil dress. Ester is available in 5 different shades, including Lavender Purple. Designed using our Venice Stretch fabric, this dress features a subtle V-Neck slit with a cap sleeve and bow detail featured on the waist. Buy now: Ester Cap Sleeve Bow Detail Dress £159 The Batwing Sleeve Another new drop is our latest batwing sleeved dress, Foxberry. At present, it is only available in one shade, purple. With its A-line shape, wide low V-Neck and black cinching band at the waist it is its own showstopper. Using our Luxury Ripple Crepe fabric we have been able to create a light-shaded dress, with a cute pattern and sophisticated design. Buy now: Foxberry Batwing Sleeved £149 The Wrap Hem Pencil Our penultimate dress is also featured in the new drop and it’s called the Ionian Sleeved dress. Available in two shades, yellow and pastel purple shown, the Ionian dress features a gathering detail on the front. With the fold in the dress giving off wrap-dress vibes, the 3/4 length sleeves and centre back vent provides endless comfort without compromising on style. Buy now: Ionian Sleeved dress £129 The Off-Shoulder Head-Turner And last, but by no means least, we have our Luma Pencil dress. Available in 7 shades, including two purples. First, the lilac wisteria and secondly, the violet bloom. Each dress is made using our much-loved bi-stretch fabric and features a cold shoulder style design with 3/4 length sleeves. Also, the design consists of a sweetheart neckline and offers a contrast bow that provides detailing at the waist and cinching to aid into an hourglass silhouette. Buy now: Luma Pencil Dress £115 Our Customers in Our Purple Dresses Instagram Post by @mrsblanc Instagram Post by @dreams_blossom_ Instagram Post by @jackiecrawfordimageconsultant Instagram Post by @cristinadehart Instagram Post by @jananadams Instagram Post by @samanthaaugeri Instagram Post by @charlottehawkins1 Instagram Post by @cchandler_tv Instagram Post by @imageconsultantmaidenhead Have you enjoyed this article? Let us know via social media using our links below!

The Lady in Red - Our Favourite Red Looks Right Now.

The meaning behind the colour red There is more to the colour red than, quite literally, meets the eye. Whilst there are obvious signs like how red, orange and yellow are warm shades and compliment one another by sitting on either side of each other. There are other, emotional, terms than can involve how warm colours themselves can conjure up feelings of both happiness and energy. [1] Reasons You Should Wear Red Besides being a stunningly bright colour, there are other reasons why we reckon you should be wearing the colour red. Here’s why: It’s a classic fashion colour When you choose the colour red it is not something you shy away from. The power colour is a status shade, especially when it comes to statement dresses or bold lipstick. With celebrities such as the Hadid sisters, Taylor Swift and Rihanna, to name but a few, wearing red on the red carpet - it's not hard to see why the shade of red in clothing is a life-long love affair. Red is Power and Romance Yes, you read that right! Both power and romance go hand in hand here with our favourite red shade. If you were to instantaneously pick a shade when thinking of Valentine’s Day then we wouldn’t be surprised if you were thinking of red (roses, optional). Add to that the thought of how a feminine suit may look classy in black, but with colour, it adds extra oomph. And, last but by no means least, how the red lipstick played a vital role in the 20th century during the Suffragettes movement – with Asia Milia Ware citing for Teen Vogue how going by the early 20th century “…red lipstick was synonymous with power and strength, specifically during the Suffragettes movement. The movement, which campaigned for votes for middle-class, property-owning women and believed in peaceful protest, had quite the connection to beauty. As these women fought for their rights, red lipstick became a part of their uniform. The bold and dauntless red was feminine, yet daring and powerful. It became symbolic of strength during a time when men were trying to strip that away from women.” It looks great in all weather Where some colours, like yellow, suit happier, spring-y-er times, the colour red works all year round. Whether it be a red hat, scarf, glove, statement coat, trousers or perhaps envy-inducing heels – you cannot go wrong with a touch of rouge. Red is more than just a shade There is a lot more to it than it is a stunning colour. In fact, evidence even shows how the red shade roots down to how ‘…colouration is associated with higher levels of testosterone and dominance in many animal species.' [2] Additionally, colours like red, orange and yellow can evoke different emotions in individuals. Every single person is different, obviously, however, research has shown that such shades can conjure feelings of both warmth and anger. Furthermore, Forbes found that the shade is so intense that it has more psychological and emotional connections than any other colour on the spectrum. How to Wear Red The colour wheel is a visual representation of colours, with hues arranged according to wavelength. Colour wheels allow colour relationships to represent geometrically and show the relationship between primary colours, secondary colours and tertiary colours – Invision App Using the colour wheel for the shade red Using the colour theory wheel, you can use both complimentary and analogous schemes to combine into the perfect outfit. Complimentary colours of red include shades that are opposite it on the wheel, which would be green/blue. The shades on either side of the red on the wheel, the analogous colours, include those in pink/purple/orange tones. The outfit looks that we’ve found which follow the ‘colour theory wheel rules’ include these gorgeous looks: Complimentary Colour Looks Analogous Colour Looks Red with Denim With blue and green being complimentary colours to red, you can’t go wrong with pairing a pair of red boots or flats with a pair of your favourite denim. The Best Times to Wear Red (by our customers!) @julesstandishcolour oozes sophistication and confidence in our Daphne ¾ Sleeve Dress in Electric Red. Picture by @stv_sophie in our stunning short sleeved Donna Dress. This dress features a wide cinching waistband and cross-body pleating. Created using bi-stretch fabric and, additionally, featuring a round neckline, pleat detail and a zip at the centre back - you can't go wrong with adding this dress into your collection. With Susannah [left] pictured wearing our Rachael Pencil Dress we couldn't have been more excited to share it with you. At present we have this chic design available in two shades, hot coral and yellow. With a wide cinching waistband, side pockets and a concealed centre back zip, it's a must for those statement-wear days. Pictured by @leonorasmee is our Malvern Dress in our Scarlet Red shade. Available in 7 additional shades this bi-stretch fabric, tie shoulder and concealed zip dress is sure to make the right impression Like the pin implies, you could match this stunning Diva Catwalk Fenella dress with statement earrings and black stilettos. In a suit Our Fulica Long Sleeve Jacket in Scarlet Red, paired with our Diva Trousers of the same shade are set to make a power move you might not even be ready for! Buy here: Fulica Jacket, Diva Trousers & Faith Skirt all available in Scarlet Red. Does red suit my skin type? Red is the type of colour that can be incorporated into any outfit, and when it comes to finding the right shade/tone for your skin tone then all you need to do is find out your undertone. So, when it comes to choosing your shade we suggest using the undertone theory. This simply means picking out the undertone of your skin to choose which shade of red would look better on you. (The last thing you want is to invest in a statement piece only for you to look tired and washed out.) To identify your undertone all you need to do is check your wrist. Where you see your veins, make a note of how you see them. Are they a shade of purple? This means you have cool undertones. Whereas, if your veins look more green then you're considered to have warm undertones. If, however, you find your veins being neither or a mix of both then you might find you're in fact... neutral. It doesn't sound very exciting, does it? But wait... it is! Neutral tones are fortunate in that they can wear pretty much any red shade and suit it perfectly. Cool Undertones – often found in light, pale skin. Cool undertones may be best to try dresses with less POP red colour tone. A dress that features more hints of orange will help illuminate your complexion. Shades like coral red will work perfect. See our Lakewood Pencil Dress in Burnt Orange or our Tina Pencil in the same shade. Neural Tones Neural tones, as mentioned, are fortunate in that any kind of red clothing would suit you! Check out our Casares 3/4 Sleeve Swing Dress in Scarlet Red as well as our Thruxton Maxi Pencil dress in Electric Red. Warm Undertones, often found in darker skin. Those with warm undertones may find that the best types of red to wear include those that have hues of blue and plum. Try out our Liv Wrap Dress and Kubrick Asymmetric Neckline. Celebs in Red by Skin Tone Extremely Light Skin Tone Fair Skinned Tone Fair-Beige Skin Tone Olive or Light Brown Skin Tone Dark Brown Skin Tone Very Dark Skin Tone However, essentially, fashion is all about what you feel good in – so if it doesn’t match the desired skin tone but you love it? Wear it! Confidence looks AMAZING on you. 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How to Wear Purple - The Best Purple Colour Dresses UK

The Lady in Red - Our Favourite Red Looks Right Now.