2394. Crimson and brilliant red are vulgar and unsuitable, but purple and dark maroon, worn by brunettes, and persons of a dark complexion, are both becoming and genteel, either in evening or winter dresses.
2395. Blue is a becoming color to fair faces and blue eyes. It also looks well worn by brunettes, when the wearer is youthful.
2396. Light blue is a beautiful color for spring dresses; dark blues look better in the autumn and winter.
2397. Red Colors.—Light red and pink, approaching flesh tints, are becoming both to dark and to fair; to the former especially, because they, by contrast, set off the complexion.