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The Red Edit: How To Wear The Colour Of The Season

Let’s paint the town red: from pillar box to poppy, there is no more showstopping hue.

Each season has a defining hue and this winter it’s a shade we can all get behind. A cheery poppy red may seem like a bold choice but it’s actually universally flattering and just the life-giving pop of colour to revive dull, winter skin. Pair with monochrome or denim to stop it feeling too festive and do look for cosy fabrics, such as wools and jerseys if you want it to feel more relaxed. A bright cherry red lip is great as an instant lift, or you could give just a nod to the trend with a pair of crimson trainers. We guarantee it’s the hue you didn’t know you needed this winter.

Get Inspired: 5 Influencers Wearing The Red Trend



All hail Claudia Berresford cutting a dash, New York-style, in pillar box red.




Nicole Russell demonstrates how to do off-duty red with panache. 3




Rocking Roksanda X Barbour: the perfect way to add a chic yet cossetting winter layer.




Lady in red: we could not adore Katherine Ormerod in Rixo, as curated by Isabel Spearman for Smart Works, any more than we do.




Rachel C Ford demonstrates how to do demure-meets-dashing in a neat yet arresting & Other Stories cardigan.



Get The Look: 15 Red Buys



By Lydia Mansi
December 2023
Monsoon

Monsoon

Red Mary Janes, £60

Chanel

Chanel

Red Nail Colour, £29

Hermes

Hermes

Rouge Satin Lipstick, £62

Anthropologie

Anthropologie

Leather Crossbody Bag, £58

Adidas

Adidas

Gazelle Trainers, £120

& Other Stories

& Other Stories

Satin Midi Skirt, £76

Sezanne

Sezanne

Angelie Cardigan, £115

WNU

WNU

Oxford Shirt, £95

Chinti & Parker

Chinti & Parker

Wool-Cashmere Track Pants, £71

J Crew

J Crew

Tweed Skirt, £165

Wyse

Wyse

Cashmere Scarf, £150

Boden

Boden

Cord Shirt, £85

Arket

Arket

Rib-knit Beanie, £27

COS

COS

Merino Wool Top, £45

Seasalt

Seasalt

Wool-Rich Jumper, £66

Lydia Mansi

Lifestyle Editor

Lydia is an all-round lifestyle guru, tireless champion of women in business and our resident expert on beauty.

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