How to wear plum lipstick – get the look with our top picks

A dark, plum lip is always a big look when autumn kicks in – a more moody and sophisticated change from the playful pink pops and fresh oranges of summer. As well as been worked across the catwalks, celebrity pouts including Katie Holmes and Louise Thompson have had a deep purple colour wash – and we love it.

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by Matilda Stanley |
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We understand that darker, more gothic colours can be a little daunting ladies – but trust us, plums are easier to wear than you might thing and can give your look a whole new feel.

Made in Chelsea's Louise worked her darker lip for the red carpet
Made in Chelsea's Louise worked her darker lip for the red carpet

When it comes to choosing – its all down to trial and error. But as basic rules, Paler skin tones will work better with a burgundy tone that has a slight red or pinky hue running through it to add warmth. Brunettes and darker skin tones can get away with a slightly deeper, more purple base as their features can balance out the strong colour and pull it off without looking washed out.

Hollywood actress, Jessica Chastain pulls off a glamorous take on the trend beautifully.

We’ve picked out our top three options to get the look for a bargain price –

Matte must-have

The slanted tip on this one make it easy to apply and the matte texture add a really modern feel to the colour. Topshop £8

Balmy colour

This classic lipstick, will give you a really srong colour boost whilst keeping your lips soft and nourished. Maybelline Sensational Colour in Midnight Plum £6.99

Get glossed

A high shine gloss, can be the more wearable way to work this trend – sweep on this colour for a semi sheer hint of plum that will keep your lips looking fuller for hours. Rimmel Stay Glossy in All Night Long £6.29

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