Brights to Combat Winter Blues

As far as trends go, red was the breakout color for fall 2017, and its allure is particularly relevant heading into the holidays. Part of mastering the look is not to overthink it: a creative mash-up of hues from burgundy to crimson work best if you stick to solids. Below, two takes—whether you want to dip your toes or go all-in.

• A Little

  Think of a multitasking crimson bag as a gateway to the trend; from there, you can layer in a candy-apple knit. (The hues don’t need to match exactly—in fact, it’s better if they don’t.) Ground your outfit with well-worn denim and a soft suede boot, like this lavender pair, which balances the brightness up top.

  

  photo courtesy of Acielle / Styledumonde.com

• CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS
  Silver and Gold
  Bond Neo Bracelet M’oda ‘Operandi, $1,620
• RMS Beauty
  LIP2CHEEK goop, $36
• SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
  Small Vara Rainbow Bag Salvatore Ferragamo, $1,390
• DORATEYMUR
  Lilac Suede Nizip II
  60 Ankle Boots Browns, $523
• BALENCIAGA
  Oversized Ribbed Sweater NET-A-PORTER, $1,295
• RE/DONE
  Ultra-High-Rise
  Straight Leg Jeans goop, $320

• A Lot

  Head-to-toe red isn’t exactly for the faint-hearted, but it’s not as intimidating as it looks, either. Ease into it by staying in one section of the color wheel—here, a slouchy burgundy turtleneck and aubergine ankle boot tone down the boldness of a red trouser. What’s great is that all pieces are stand-outs on their own, so you’ll get a ton of wear out of each.

  
• NILI LOTAN
  Quinn Sweater goop, $595
• STELLA MCCARTNEY
  Darci Crepe Wide-Leg Pants NET-A-PORTER, $750
• Kosas
  WEIGHTLESS LIP COLOR goop, $28
• FOUNDRAE
  Sherrie Necklace Foundrae, $7,320
• ZARA
  Leather Ankle Boots
  with Block Heel Zara, $119