Crimson is a favourite colour of mine, one that I don’t wear that often, unfortunately. I love everything about it though. The depth of this colour, its richness and how regal it is. It’s so flattering too on a variety of skin tones.
I think the colour red suits “Dominique” also. Both “red” and I have similar traits: we’re both outgoing, confident, energetic and fiery.
Thanks to huge upcoming Canada Day celebrations, I’ve bought a ton of red clothing over the past month (red and white are synonymous with my beloved country). I was a little stumped on what to wear for a fancy Canada Day bbq that I’ve been invited too. I wanted to look patriotic, but not ridiculous (flag dresses = bad, flag shirts = sad, flag bikinis = mad…ness inducing). I thought a great white dress would be awesome with some red lipstick, but I’d inevitably end up covered in rib sauce and wearing a glass of wine by the end of the night. Why does that happen, by the way? I can wear anything and not spill on it, except for white clothing. *groan*
I found this awesome red dress while clothes hunting at Marshalls Canada. It was perfect. It obviously stood out with its gorgeous red colour, but I was sold when I saw the little bow details at the elbows. The dress is a little longer in the back too for an extra bit of interest. I marched to the cashier and this fierce red dress was mine.
My Canadian friends…what will you be wearing this Canada Day? Also, got any tips for wearing white clothing without requiring a bib? Help a girl out and drop a comment below!
Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.
Loving the dress, Dominique: the style and the colour…look perfect on you! Happy Canada Day! XO
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Thank you, my dear! I MISS YOU, my big ray of sunshine! Wishing you the best Canada Day too!
That’s a beautiful dress. Love the bright color. Happy Canada Day!
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Thank you so much, Tanvi! And a big Happy Independence Day to you in advance!
I can certainly say that red suits you. Very similar traits, indeed. I own maybe two red things in my closet and I don’t wear them much. For our upcoming 4th of July/Independence Day, I plan on wearing blue with some pops of red — no flags, lol.
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Yes to no flags. LOL! I actually scored this white and blue striped boyfriend shirt from Rag & Bone at Marshalls too. It would be really nice on you! We have a July 4th party up here to. I plan on wearing that shirt with some white jeans and more red lipstick. LOL! Have fun and Happy Independence Day!
What a gorgeous dress Dom! You look great in it. Happy Canada Day!!
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Awww! Carmen! Thank you so much! Miss you!
Such a pretty dress and you look stunning in it!
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Thank you, my dear!
love Marshalls! them and Winners where I always walk out with something!
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You are so fabulous in red! I love the little sleeve details too!