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The Color Coral and Vivid Pinks Are Popular for Tops, Dresses & Women's Fashion Accessories

The color coral and shades of rose, hot pink, and fuchsia, add bright touches to the Fall/Winter palette.

Whether you are looking for figure-flattering clothes or women’s fashion accessories, there is sure to be a shade of coral or bold pink that complements your complexion.

Who Should Wear The Color Coral?

Women’s skin tones usually are categorized as summer, spring, winter, and fall.

Fall and spring skin tones have hues of peach, golden beige, and golden brown. They are typical of women with brown or dark eyes.

All shades of the coral color and vivid rose, fuchsia, and hot pink are right for you.

Vivid Colors
Wash Out Some
Skin Tones

Winter and summer skin tones have underlying hues of pink or blue. These are typical of redheads, blonds, and brunettes with light eyes.

You may need to tone down the coral color and vivid shades of pink by wearing something lighter next to your face.

Use Pale Colors Next to Fair Complexion

Avoid looking washed out by wearing a white or pale blouse with the color coral for a skirt or fuchsia slacks.

A print dress or jacket in the color coral that is banded in white or a lighter contrasting trim also will mitigate the harsh effect of a strong, vivid color against porcelain skin.

If you love a color but cannot wear it in figure-flattering-

How to Wear Coral if It's Really Not Your Color

clothes, invest in women's fashion accessories. These pack punch when you pair any two of the following:

  • Belt

  • Shoes

  • Hat

  • Handbag.

Update Neutrals You Own with Vivid Accessories

Matching all women's fashion accessories is a retro 1950s approach; remember when every well-dressed woman even had matching gloves to go with her accessories?

Those days are gone. Do not have more than two accessories in a bold hue such as the color coral or hot pink.

Even one eye-catching bag, scarf, or belt may be enough to update an outfit.

How to Update Older Wardrobe Items with Tendy Colors

For tips on how to use what is already in your closet with new spring fashion colors, basic wardrobe planning takes you through the process step-by-step.

The color coral is a fabulous accent for this season's crazy for khaki figure-flattering clothes.

You also may want to check out the shades of crocus and taxicab yellow for new spring fashions and accessories.

The Color Coral Goes Viral --
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