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How the Best-Dressed Are Styling Red Right Now
Over quiet luxury? The most fashionable women are fighting back one tomato red parker at a time.
We love a chic capsule wardrobe, but lean too hard into that clean girl, quiet luxury aesthetic, and you’ll open your wardrobe to find a glaring lack of colour and outfits that start to blend into the background. That’s where red comes in…
Fighting off bland outfits with a “pop of red” is hardly new (Parisian women have always known the power of a smeared red lip), but our current fixation with the striking “look at me” colour does feel like fashion’s antidote to all the watered-down shades we’ve seen over the last few years — and we can see why.
It’s a simple way to bring back confidence, sensuality and energy, taking something from boring to scene-stealing. And turns out, as vibrant as red is, it’s actually super wearable. Red plays well with neutrals like white, camel, khaki, grey and denim, and looks great with other of the moment colours like chocolate brown, sky blue, butter yellow and ballet pink. Plus, it’s got timeless appeal and can be worn across all seasons too, making any red investments feel all the more practical.
Whether you opt for a bold red statement jacket or a small pop of red to break up your neutrals, these cool-girl-approved pieces will instantly attract compliments.
A Simple Red Knit
A classic knit is one of the best ways to introduce some red into your winter wardrobe. Cardigans and sweaters are perfect for layering over your white tees, throwing over your shoulders or even tying around your waist for a bit of interest.
One word of advice: pay attention to composition when shopping for your red knit. Ideally, you want to look for at least 70% natural fibres (wool, mohair, cotton, yak, alpaca) — it’s going to feel and wear better than synthetic in the long run.
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The Red Funnel Neck
Funnel neck bombers and parkers have emerged as the it-jacket of the season, and the boldest fashion girlies are opting for a red spin on the trend. You’ve got a few options, ranging from super affordable to bigger investments. Wherever you land, it’s going to be a major statement, so keep the rest of your outfit fairly simple and let it do all the talking.
A Pop Of Red
For those who just want to dip their toes in, a pop of red is your gateway to a bolder, more vibrant wardrobe. Think a red triangle scarf tied around your neck, a red pair of socks peeking out of your loafers or a bold red cap. It’s all the impact, minus the commitment.
A Red Handbag
A red handbag is an investment that will serve you well for years to come. It’s the instant dopamine boost your minimal fits have been missing, with plenty of options to take you from day to night.
Red Ballet Flats
You’ve heard about the wrong shoe theory, right? Stylist Allison Bornstein’s theory that suggests picking the “wrong” (or in other words, unexpected or clashing) shoe instantly makes your outfit feel more modern, intentional and stylish. Well, a red ballet flat will become that perfect wrong shoe in your wardrobe, elevating even the most minimal, neutral fits.
Enjoyed this red fashion edit? Keep the inspiration coming with our CBK-coded fashion guide and our pick of this season’s best jackets.
