Do red and purple clash? by Emma

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Do red and purple clash?

POSTED BY: EMMA
UPDATED: Saturday, May 28, 2005 02:01
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Friday, May 27, 2005 12:33 AM

I need the answers of people I can trust here, don't let me down guys.

This has absolutely nothing to do with Firefly I am afraid - unless I go as a companion to another con of course, then it might.

I am wearing a bright red t-shirt and purple skirt. I think it looks fab but everyone I know reckons they clash. As nearly everything I have are purple and red do I need to replace my wardrobe?

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Friday, May 27, 2005 1:00 AM

FRAY101

I'm inclined to say go for it! But maybe you should post a photo and let us rate it in the Blue Sun Room!!!!

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Friday, May 27, 2005 1:41 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

Can't really comment unless I see a pic or have a bit more info. What color is your hair, skin tone,etc....

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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Friday, May 27, 2005 1:55 AM

BECSTHEBEAST

i think you probably look fab AND they clash - were's the problem clashing colours can be good!

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Friday, May 27, 2005 1:55 AM

THESOMNAMBULIST

Difficult to say without seeing your ensemble really. It's all to do with tones. You can have different enough shades of either colour to make it work, but by the same token you could also have them so evenly matched that they play tricks on the eyes. Which is always tricky. However with fasion I'd say boo sucks to it! and go for it. Whatever upsets the czars of fashion is a great outfit in my book.

:)

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Friday, May 27, 2005 2:00 AM

BIKISDAD

I always thought that purple and red looked pretty good together. Purple and green, not so much.

Apathy on the Rise. No One Cares.

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Friday, May 27, 2005 2:03 AM

PSYCHICRIVER

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Originally posted by bikisdad:
I always thought that purple and red looked pretty good together. Purple and green, not so much.

Apathy on the Rise. No One Cares.

Purple and Gre-

*PR stops, looks down at his "funky" shirt, then slowly turns and slumps away*

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

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Friday, May 27, 2005 2:26 AM

EMMA

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But maybe you should post a photo and let us rate it in the Blue Sun Room!!!!

you only say that because you know how much I hate photos of me! meany

I am VERY fair, lots of freckles and reddish hair (see - red and purple with red hair - dodgy)

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However with fasion I'd say boo sucks to it! and go for it. Whatever upsets the czars of fashion is a great outfit in my book.

Huzzah!!

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Friday, May 27, 2005 2:32 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

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Originally posted by bikisdad:
I always thought that purple and red looked pretty good together. Purple and green, not so much.

Purple and green, eh? Then stay away from New Orleans during Mardis Gras!

Yeah, in general, purple and red together prolly don't rate too high on the fashion meter, but since I'm not a metro-sexual kind of guy, what the heck do I know?

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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Friday, May 27, 2005 2:33 AM

BIKISDAD

Quote:
Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Quote:
Originally posted by bikisdad:
I always thought that purple and red looked pretty good together. Purple and green, not so much.

Apathy on the Rise. No One Cares.

Purple and Gre-

*PR stops, looks down at his "funky" shirt, then slowly turns and slumps away*

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me - [/QUOTE

I'm sure in your case (rolls eyes, shakes head), it probably looks OK (coughs, gags).

Apathy on the Rise. No One Cares.

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Friday, May 27, 2005 2:40 AM

THESOMNAMBULIST

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Originally posted by Emma:
I am VERY fair, lots of freckles and reddish hair (see - red and purple with red hair - dodgy)

Freckles rule. Go for it!

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Friday, May 27, 2005 6:40 AM

PURPLEYIN

Try to accessorize so the two look like parts of a whole- like wear a purple hair-scrunchy on you wrist, or have a purple handbag. What about a purple necktie?

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Friday, May 27, 2005 6:56 AM

THATWEIRDGIRL

I love purple and green!

Really.

Purple and red? That's a tough one. It really all depends on the tones...go for it. The other day i wore a black flower sundress, a fuschia thinly stretched sweater, and a white newsboy hat with a green ribbon tied on it...to work. It was a bit odd, but it actually worked. Most times, if it's a little off, it's terrible, but if it's really off, it's great.

By the way...the clash rules.

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Friday, May 27, 2005 7:13 AM

SICKDUDE

PurpleYin, welcome! I thought I should say "Hi!" since my wife is Fanwoman.

"Don't say 'ka' until you've tried it." Daniel Jackson

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Friday, May 27, 2005 7:29 AM

RAT

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Originally posted by Emma:
Do red and purple clash?

Only if you're under the age of fifty!

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Friday, May 27, 2005 12:13 PM

PURPLEYIN

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Originally posted by Sickdude:
PurpleYin, welcome! I thought I should say "Hi!" since my wife is Fanwoman.

"Don't say 'ka' until you've tried it." Daniel Jackson

Ahoy mate! and yes, ive just entered my cliché pirate phase of the night.

About the clothes again- If you really like red and purple, and cant find clothes that bring the two together, try second hand shops, and buy purple t-shirts, and red t-shirts, then with a craft knife, you can cut a couple of slashes (only about 3 inches) across one of the t-shirts, and cut out a section of the other colour to lay behind the slash. If you live in England, you can get fabric glue from john lewis. When you wear the t-shirt, the other colour will show through the gashes, tying the two colours together. If you’re not confident with cutting up clothes, try using fabric paints the decorate t-shirts with whatever symbolism is appropriate to you. Its really useful if you cant find the clothes to tie tones together, plus its fun and cheaper then buying designer clothes.

"The river tells no lies. Though standing on the shores, the dishonest man still hears them." Oma Desalla

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Friday, May 27, 2005 8:05 PM

FALLENANGEL

When I think of red and purple together... I think of bruises. Don't ask me why. I don't know myself.

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Friday, May 27, 2005 10:55 PM

LIZANNE

I will swear on every fashion magazine ever handed to me that purple and red clash.

There's a line in a Buffy episode (Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered) where, as Cordy's friends are shunning her, she asks, "What did I do now? Wear red and purple together?"

And, though this is cute, little old ladies find empowerment in wearing purple shirts with red hats... for some reason.

But if it works for you.. run with it!

Liz

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Saturday, May 28, 2005 1:08 AM

HASUFEL

My high school's colors were red and purple, and I always thought they looked very nice together.

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Saturday, May 28, 2005 2:01 AM

EMMA

I never in a MILLION years thought that this thread would have so many replies. Cool

I think I will stick with the red and purple!

I am under 50, but I think, in accordance with the great poem, I will wear purple when I am over 50 - not so sure whether it will be red as well though.

I am quite sure I clash lots - especially as all my shoes/boots/trainers are purple of different shades and they clash terribly with all my clothes but nevermind.

I don't think I'm brave enough to cut up my clothes - but good for you if you are - you must be very stylish PurpleYin

Hasufel, do you still wear red and purple? I can never again wear pink and navy blue (my school colours).

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