5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Red alert: nine new ways to wear ravishing rouge
It's official: fashion déjà vu is real. I've been here before, extolling the virtues of red in every iteration, and yet, here I am again.
To say this colour is having a moment would be a lie. Moments come and go. This is a movement.
Why? Red is an antidote to quiet luxury's whisper and the answer to just about anything from escaping a wardrobe rut to making a jaw-dropping entrance.
Worn head-to-toe, you might need a safe word. Paired with other hues (especially low-key neutrals) and hey, presto — instant polish.
Not convinced? Test drive the theory with a pair of Angelika Jozefczyk 'Sanremo' wide-leg trousers or Wanni Fuga's 'Ally' skirt and thank me later.
If you do commit to the bit, consider a chiffon one-shoulder maxi dress from & Other Stories co-ordinated with strappy leather sandals from Parisian brand Rouje. Extra marks for the name. Very on-brand.
For something clean and contemporary; the 'Rheo' dress by Samsøe Samsøe or COS's fluid halter neck mini offers equal impact. No red flags here.
Colour-shy? Test your comfort zone with low-commitment accessories before challenging your nervous system.
COS's gathered leather pouch adds a soft, sculptural element while a large sphere bead necklace from Whistles offers a playful hit of colour-block charm.
Better yet, look for red in your wardrobe and experiment with summer shades like buttercup and chocolate for extra wear time.
Why? Red is doing the rounds for autumn/winter with cherry proving more than a fleeting flirtation.
It's a power player with longevity and bite. Trust me, this one's not going anywhere soon.
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One-shoulder chiffon maxi dress, & Other Stories, €149
1. One-shoulder chiffon maxi dress, & Other Stories, €149
Angelika Jozefczyk 'Sanremo' wide-leg trousers, Wolf & Badger, €140
2. Angelika Jozefczyk 'Sanremo' wide-leg trousers, Wolf & Badger, €140
'Ally' skirt, Wanni Fuga, €86.15
3. 'Ally' skirt, Wanni Fuga, €86.15
'Arlesienne' leather sandals, Rouje, €250
4. 'Arlesienne' leather sandals, Rouje, €250
Domi basket bag, Rouje, €145
5. 'Domi' basket bag, Rouje, €145
Large sphere bead necklace, Whistles, €59
6. Large sphere bead necklace, Whistles, €59
'Rheo' dress, Samsoe Samsoe, €150
7. 'Rheo' dress, Samsøe Samsøe, €150
Gathered leather pouch bag, COS, €59.40
8. Gathered leather pouch bag, COS, €59.40
Fluid halterneck mini dress, COS, €89
9. Fluid halterneck mini dress, COS, €89
