Marsala color is the original color in clothes, which has unsurpassed shades that have conquered many modern fashion designers and designers around the world. Due to the variety of shades, Marsala is versatile and suitable for all the fair sex, regardless of the color type of appearance and age.
Noble, luxurious, but not flashy, it can be easily combined with a lot of color in the color scheme.
Marsala - what is this color?
The world-famous Pantone Color Institute publishes a list of shades that will be relevant in the coming season every year. Not so long ago, in 2015, this color became an unfamiliar, but quickly loved by many "Marsala".
Marsala belongs to the group of burgundy shades. In the color palette for clothes, it was called 18-1438 TX. The color got its name not by chance, it really looks like the very wine from Sicily, which has the name "Marsala".
Colorists define Marsala as a mix of muted burgundy with a little brown. The shade is characterized by rich, deep, but at the same time calm and expensive in impression.
Marsala color is the color in clothes, according to many designers, should be the central color of the image.
Color is a complete reflection of the absolute confidence of its wearer. The neutral color of Marsala is combined in the color scheme with both warm and cold colors. Designers use it for light silk blouses and warm drape coats, and they also often dye fur in this shade, decorating outerwear and accessories.
Who suits the color
In color, the basic colors are the canvas on which the whole composition of the image is built. Previously, the basic color palette for women's wardrobe included only white, black, beige and gray, and in recent seasons Marsala has firmly taken one of the first places.
The versatility of the color is proved by the fact that it is suitable for women with absolutely any skin tone: for a girl with pale skin it will give brightness, for a girl with dark skin it will help to emphasize the showiness.
Marsala is able to emphasize the depth of brown and black eyes, draw out the blue from blue eyes.
Regardless of the color of the eyes and hair, the color of Marsala can be worn “near the face”, in other words, wardrobe items in the color of Marsala, which are next to the face of any color type, will look advantageous and emphasize their dignity.
The depth of the brown curls will be emphasized, and the blonde curls will shine. This shade, when used correctly, is suitable for any physique. Both a fragile girl and a girl with curvaceous forms can safely use a shade of noble wine in their image.
Marsala shades
The classic version of the color is PANTONE 18-1438TCX.
Marsala color by Pantone
However, many designers include similar shades in their collections:
the color of burnt henna: the same Marsala with a large addition of brown at the base;
ruby wine color: high concentration of red in the base;
red ocher color;
Port wine color Royal.
Marsala shades go well with each other, while they can be combined in one look without adding any other colors.Every season at Milan, Paris and English fashion weeks, you can see different variations of Marsala shades in the collections of famous designers.
Combination with other colors
The classic combination that designers offer is marsala + beige.
The neutral base of beige allows the color of Marsala to play in contrast, fully drawing out all the luxury of color from it. An evening dress made of chiffon, silk and vanilla-colored cambric will be accentuated by jewelery with rubies and Marsala shoes. In this case, a clutch or small handbag must also be selected in a neutral shade or use neutral shoes with a Marsala-colored handbag.
The created images based on the base of one color makes the image bright, but elegant and not flashy. Marsala color is a color in clothes that originated from the red group of colors, which is why Marsala is a wonderful combination with warm red. This combination of colors will definitely appeal to bold ladies who love to be in the spotlight.
Burgundy rose is a combination of Marsala and emerald green. The classic combination, created by nature itself, always looks winning. The combination is possible even in a 50/50 ratio, but options for the predominance of one color and the addition of another are also possible.
Designers also often add calm gray to the color of Marsala. This color combination creates a cozy fall look.
In combination with the blue range (deep blue, azure or blue), it is important to decide which of the colors will be the main one, it should give 60-70% of the part of the image. A classic blue office shirt looks great with the color of Marsala. To her you can pick up classic trousers with arrows in Marsala color, as well as an A-line skirt.
Marsala is a clothing color that is perfect for all shades of gray. Dark gray in outerwear goes well with accessories in Marsala color, and light gray cashmere jumper complements trousers or a skirt made of wool in Marsala color.
Mustard, ocher or yellow are also in harmony with Marsala. For the perfect fall look, you can create a mustard-colored blouse, brown trousers, over the knee boots and accessories in Marsala color.
Marsala color is a color in clothes that is combined with the most basic and neutral color - white.
Perfectly these colors combine:
In beachwear. The top of the swimsuit can be white, and the bottom in marsala, or vice versa.
In the evening set... You can complement the floor-length dress in the color of Marsala with white boats and jewelry made of white gold with diamonds or cubic zirconia.
In a businesslike manner. A well-tailored two-piece suit is complemented by a classic white cotton shirt. You can also pair a white blouse with a Marsala skirt or trousers.
Tracksuit in Marsala color can be complemented with a white cotton T-shirt and white sneakers.
In the color wheel, all running colors received the greatest combination, as well as those located next to Marsala and located opposite it.
Marsala wardrobe
Marsala color is so versatile that it can be basic in women's wardrobe.
Outerwear matches perfectly with a wide range of shades and accessories. Black shoes and accessories are suitable for a coat, as well as options for additional clothing items made in brown and beige.
Both the accessories themselves and the shoes can be made in burgundy brown. You can combine them with black outerwear, as well as made in milk, emerald, brown, light pink colors. Jewelry made of red, pink, yellow, white gold, decorated with precious rubies are classics of jewelry art.
Manufacturers of sportswear and footwear often use shades of color for T-shirts, tracksuits, sneakers, as it matches perfectly with basic white.
Accessories and makeup as a complement to the image
Stylists are sure that the color of Marsala can easily replace the classic black.In combination with pumps, an emerald dress looks perfect. Without changing shoes, you can go to a business meeting, replacing the dress with a gray business suit in a cage or strip.
Accessories made in the color of Marsala look appropriate at any time of the year, but they look especially luxurious in the fall when combined with wine lipstick in lip makeup against the background of autumn leaves. The bag made in the color of Marsala can also become an element of the basic wardrobe, displacing the black bag from the leading position.
Marsala color also looks luxurious as an element of makeup. Wine lipstick will not leave indifferent any man. Marsala lipstick should be done with a neutral shade of eye makeup. Marsala has also become a classic in manicure, displacing red and scarlet colors from the pedestal.
When is it preferable to wear Marsala color clothes?
For the first time on the catwalks, the color of Marsala appeared in the spring collection, but stylists are sure that it is off-season. This is confirmed by the designers who actively use it in the collections of the cold season.
In the cold season, it is necessary to emphasize the luxury and depth of the shade. The color goes well with ocher, wine, classic red, black, emerald. Dark and deep colors will help emphasize the luxury of the shade without overlapping it.
For the warm season, it is worth giving preference to light colors combined with a shade of Marsala. For example, it can be milky pink, peach, vanilla and white. Combined with a "light", light palette, Marsala will not look heavy in a summer look.
Marsala color is a color in clothes that looks luxurious in a mono look at any time of the year. In summer, a warm shade of red and burgundy will accentuate the golden skin tone. And in the cold - the shade will perfectly fit into the surrounding palette of the autumn season.
Author: Elina M. (m_ell)
Article design: Vladimir the Great
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