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Wearing red itself gives an image of confidence that commands attention. Red color is a symbol of life, passion, elation and energy. It evokes strong images. Being warmest of color hues, it has an advancing effect, making it seem closer to the viewer than another color the same distance away. Red also has a seductive reputation. In Chinese culture red (the symbol of active force) is paired with black (the symbol of passive force). When worn alone red is hot, passionate and powerful. Sober colored outfits when accessories with red can create a dramatic impact and totally change the image it reflects. Red is vigorous and has a fundamental strength of its own. It still has the power to combine well with other colors forming a harmonious as well as contrasting effect. No matter what color it is combined with, red can never be ignored. In advertising and display, powerful combinations are used to send a strong message of vitality and awareness. They always attract attention. Red

Pink is a tough color with a sweet reputation. Looking pretty in pink is more difficult than it seems. Long associated with sweetness, youth, and innocence, pink in reality is a chameleon. Worn alone, pink can definitely become overpowering. When in combination with emerald green, it looks tropical and fresh like spring. Used with red, its basic hue, it looks dramatic and theatrical. It varies from baby pink to very bright and saturated pink. Pink color looks best with pure colors. Pink and orange make a bold and electric collection. Pale pink with mint in linen is a popular summer combination for light combination and gray hair. Pale pink pairs well with pale and soft colors since paleness makes the area where the two colors meet, less distinct. Beige and pink also create a natural and gentle combination. Pink is hardest to wear in strong daylight unless saturated or accentuated with deep tones. The addition of white to pastel combination of pink sharpens the contrast of a pastel