Its time to recontextualize the loud, vibrant color and set your outfits aflame.
Red has long been representative of power, courage, and passion.
Wear red with bravery.
Mara Hoffman
Here, an array of different tones to wear with red to produce a multitude of effects.
For each, weve outlined outfit options that will make you look and feel powerful.
Its a luxurious look thats well suited for the holiday season.
Both of the colors in this pairing are incredibly forceful, so keep the formula simple.
Gray
Gray brings a crispness to red, making it cooler in all senses of the word.
Slip into a seductive red mini skirt and elevate it with a slouchy gray turtleneck.
It calms the fire of red down, while still exuding a bold vibe.
Wear a red pleated midi skirt with a simple black long-sleeve shirt.
Its a sleek outfit that can be worn to the office or out for the evening.
Pink
Pink is an unexpected choice, and yet it worksespecially a light pink.
Try a pale pink dress, or one that combines both hues for a simpler choice.
If youre just foraying into wearing red, adding a red handbag is a great option.
you might even bring a powerful punch to your work wardrobe with a red tote bag.
Denim
Denim is spectacular with redit makes it casual and cool.
Any fade will work, from very washed to navy blue.
Elevate denim and red with a chic black or camel handbag.
If youre wearing an all-red outfit, tone it down with a pair of playful and chic denim sneakers.
White
White makes red feel crisp, clean, and fresh.
Look pulled together in a long, red knit dress worn with ivory heeled loafers.
You also cant go wrong with a white trench with an attention demanding red dress.
Think an aqua green top, worn with a matcha green bracelet, and a bright red handbag.
Tuck a mint green tank top into a dressy red skirt.
Or make a minty silk dress more interesting with a show-stopping red accessory.
A little red goes a long way.
Its difficult to place a finger on why exactly these combinations work, but they do.
