CMB say that anyone can wear red it depends on the tone of your skin (pinkish or yellowish.) Those with a pink toned skin should wear blue toned reds and those with a yellowish tone should wear orange toned reds. I suppose the same applies to other colours too.

For instance I look good in Cyclamen and terrible in Brick. I have a pink toned skin and was classed as a Winter but the system has changed now. Their latest book is called "Colour me Younger" you can get it from Amazon.