Make it work for work: Red
It’s the color of confidence and guaranteed to make a statement, so where better to step out in scarlet than at the office? Here’s your guide to styling fashion’s hottest hue…
COMPLEMENT OTHER COLORS
It’s time to reconsider red as a new neutral, as nothing offsets navy or camel quite like it. For an understated option, go for a red knit with navy tailored pants or dark indigo jeans, or try a red leather midi skirt – Jil Sander has a great one – with a camel cashmere sweater.
APPLY IT TO ACCESSORIES
Instead of reaching for ‘useful’ black or tan when investing in a new work bag, opt for a classic shape in a powerful pop of red. Think of it as the cherry on top of every outfit.
GO ALL IN
For an office-appropriate way to wear head-to-toe red, try mixing textures and tones – silk and wool is an ultra-luxe fabric pairing. Still need convincing? This unapologetically bold hue is the chromatic equivalent of confidence; red can provide a subconscious self-esteem boost, making it the ideal shade to kit yourself out in for the next big presentation or sales pitch.
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