Top tips from style maven Madeline Rossouw

From the runway to street style, here's how you can rock the stylist's tips on the top four colours we should wear this winter

25 April 2025 - 17:00
By Thango Ntwasa
From teal to true red, see which colours are the best to try this winter.
Image: 123RF/oneinchpunch From teal to true red, see which colours are the best to try this winter.

With the winter chill slowly creeping in, Menlyn Park is calling to fashionistas as they transform their hallways into a winter fashion capital.

The launch comes with tips by expert personal shopper, stylist and wardrobe curator Madeline Rossouw. The wardrobe guru shared her fashion tips in the recently launched Wardrobe Workbook through Menlyn Park's campaign. Looking to shake up your closet in time for the colder season? Here's a look at which colours to nab for winter as per Rossouw's Wardrobe Workbook.

TEAL

Designs by Masa Mara, Prabal Gurung, J Salinas and Mantsho.
Image: Eunice Driver Photography | Official SA Fashion Week Runway Photographer, Simon Deiner/SDR, Dia Dipasupil, Alena Zakirova/Getty Images Designs by Masa Mara, Prabal Gurung, J Salinas and Mantsho.

Teal is a balanced mix of green and blue that suits different skin tones. Whether it's layering or heavy prints, go for teal to embrace an eye-catching look.

TRUE RED

Models walk the runway in designs by Valentino, MSGM, Floyd Avenue and Belhauzen.
Image: Francois Durand, Alena Zakirova/Getty Images, Eunice Driver Photography | Official SA Fashion Week Runway Photographer Models walk the runway in designs by Valentino, MSGM, Floyd Avenue and Belhauzen.

A shade of red that carries no yellow or blue undertones. This helps prevent colour combinations for people with darker skin tones who will clash with blue undertones, while lighter skin tones would experience it with yellow undertones. The daring colour can work with workwear and athleisure, so go bold.

EGGPLANT

Models wear designs from Nao Serati, Sixx 6, Michael Kors.
Image: Victor Pagan, JP Yim for Michael Kors/Getty Images, Simon Deiner/SDR, Eunice Driver Photography | Official SA Fashion Week Runway Photographer, Models wear designs from Nao Serati, Sixx 6, Michael Kors.

The deep purple shade that acts as a versatile neutral. Mix and match with prints or try it in different textiles.

BLUSH PINK

Designs on the runway by Marco Rambaldi, Leigh Schoubert, E_Mania and Chloe.
Image: Alena Zakirova, Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images, Simon Deiner/SDR, Eunice Driver Photography | Official SA Fashion Week Runway Photographer Designs on the runway by Marco Rambaldi, Leigh Schoubert, E_Mania and Chloe.

Blush pink brings a soft warm pink that helps highlight the natural flush in your face. The colour also goes well for many of the trending cores and aesthetics that dominate fashion.