Red and Pink - Switch It Up You Big Romantic and Wear These Colours Together!

We'll be colour blocking our way into this week! Whether you celebrate Valentines or ignore completely, there's nothing wrong with taking a little timeout to show your love and maybe spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest. 

Personally I'll do something nice with my kids on Valentines and hopefully squeeze in a date-night with the hubby at some stage during the next week or two. It won't be much different to any other week but love is important, essential in fact, so why not spend a little time being grateful for the family, friends and partners that are part of your life.

Just for the heck of it I'll be wearing lots of pink and red! 

Below are some original vintage images and then vintage dresses from Dirty Fabulous in an array of fabulous pink and red tones to inspire!

Have a wonderful week and remember "you are loved!".

  

Erwin Blumenfeld for Harper’s Bazaar, 1942

 1959 Ballgown

 Grès (Germaine Krebs) 1953 Evening Gown, Photo Pottier

 Liz Pringle in Claire McCardell 1952

Photography by Norman Parkinson, 1949

Dirty Fabulous Red and Pink Vintage Dresses to Make Yours


1960s baby pink dress with matching cropped jacket

1950's raspberry pink wiggle dress with matching belt

1960's lipstick red, chiffon wiggle dress

1950s Couture pink silk satin column gown with silk floral corsage

1940s fire engine red, silk satin evening gown

1960s hot pink, beaded cocktail dress

1940's dusky pink rayon dress

1950s pink satin evening gown with beading

Vintage palest pink, illusion top evening gown with beaded bodice

Pink and Red.... The colours you're missing out on!!!

Pink and red is one of our favourite colour combinations, but it's not one people often think to try. 

Now's your chance! There's no better time to give it a whirl than during a romantic week in February!

If you don't believe how chic and femine these two colours can look, then take some inspiration from some of the original vintage and modern images we've chosen for you...

Image from Harpers Bazaar, 1951

 Isn't this the kind of outfit you'd like to wear when wakling the dog!!! 

Image from 1959

1960's pink and red air hostess uniforms...ultra short!!!

 

Adding a splash of red with the accessories in Vogue 1955

 Another pretty 50's ensemble with bright gloves and necklace. 

Image from Moygashel Fabrics 1959

Now, how to turn these inspirations into reality:

We love how these modern looks have a nod towards the past.

Tea length skirt, statement blouse, cape and travel case. Super chic! 

Image via Pinterest

The hot pink sweater and tea length skirt has created a much bolder look. It's classic with a vibey edge.

Image via Pinterest

If skirts aren't your thing then how about some 1940's style tailoring?

Lena Hoschek 2016 fashion