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How to wear the color red? Look ideas and style tips

Red is a flamboyant, vibrant color that's sometimes hard to wear and hard to match with your everyday looks. Yet red is one of the trend colors of 2025!

Here, we give you our tips for creating a look with red without overdoing it. Learn how to wear red with the rest of your wardrobe, and how to recognize the shade of red that best suits your complexion. You'll also find a selection of on-trend red clothing and accessories, as well as some great look ideas.

How to wear red according to your colorimetry?

It's important to know that there is a wide variety of shades of red, and that thanks to colorimetryyou can learn to recognize the one that's right for your complexion.

To know how to wear red according to your colorimetry, you'll need to identify the season you belong to according to your skin color, then your hair and eye color. Here are the 4 seasons you can identify with:

  • Spring profile: which shade of red to choose?

You're a spring profile if you have clear, luminous skin with warm undertones, often golden or peachy, with warm-toned hair ranging from golden blond to light chestnut and red, and light green or blue eyes. To enhance your luminous complexion, opt for warm, radiant shades of red such as :

  • Coral red, ideal for illuminating the complexion.
  • Fire red, bright and energetic, perfect for a bold look.
  • Orange-red, which enhances the natural warmth of your skin tone.

  • Summer profile: which shade of red to choose?

You're identified with the summer season if you have skin with cool undertones, often pink or porcelain, with hair ranging from ash blond to light chestnut, and light blue, gray or green eyes. To enhance your delicate complexion, opt for reds in cool, soft shades, such as :

  • Raspberry red, slightly pink, for a sophisticated touch.
  • Bright, luminous pinkish red, perfect for awakening the complexion.
  • Amaranth red, ideal for a chic, elegant effect.
  • Autumn profile: which shade of red to choose?

You're an autumn profile if you have skin with warm, golden undertones, often slightly tanned or olive, with dark hair ranging from red to chocolate brown, and green, hazel or deep brown eyes. To enhance your warm complexion, opt for deep, earthy reds, such as :

  • Brick red, rich and intense, perfect for a sophisticated look.
  • Terracotta red, with its orange hues, enhances a golden complexion.
  • Rust red, ideal for a natural, elegant effect.

  • Winter profile: which shade of red to choose?

If you have skin with cold undertones, often very light or, on the contrary, very dark, with hair ranging from dark brown to black, and electric blue, intense green or deep brown eyes, you're a winter profile. To enhance the natural radiance of your complexion, opt for deep, intense reds, such as :

  • The ultra-glamorous carmine red, which brings out the contrast of cool skin.
  • Ruby red, bright and sophisticated, perfect for a touch of elegance.
  • Garnet red, dark and chic, ideal for a timeless look.

To find out more about colorimetry, take a look at our guide to colorimetry on the Cloz's blog !

How to wear red with an outfit? 5 trendy look ideas and a selection of must-have fashion pieces.

Even if you've found the shade of red that suits your complexion perfectly, this vivid, intense color is still difficult to incorporate into an outfit. Here, we give you our style tips on how to wear red and create a trendy, stylish look without being "too much"!

Opt for red accessories

For a subtle touch of pizzazz to your outfit, opt for a red accessory. You could opt for a bright red leather handbag, a pair of scarlet babies, a pair of burgundy tights, a dark red scarf or a pair of garnet-red tall boots.

Here's our selection of trendy red accessories to adopt right now:

FURLA handbag - 260€ >

Babies BOCAGE - 125€ >

Scarf KUJTEN - 85€ >

CALZEDONIA lace tights - €12.95 >

DESIGUAL handbag - €69.95 >

ALOHAS boots - 340€ >

Combine red with the right colors

If you're wondering how to wear red, the key is to combine it with the right colors for a harmonious, on-trend look.

To tone down the flamboyance of red and bring in softness, wear it with beige. Cream-colored pants with a red sweater or a red dress with a beige trench coat create an elegant, refined look!

The classic combination of red and black is a must-have for a sophisticated, bold look. A red dress with black pumps, or black pants with a red top, create a chic, timeless contrast.

For a warmer, more original alternative to red and black, dare to pair red with brown. A red sweater with a brown faux fur jacket or a red dress paired with brown boots create an elegant, on-trend look.

Red and brown are the trend colors of 2025. To find out more, discover the guide to the year's trends on the Cloz blog.

For a more casual look, pair red with denim. Light blue jeans with a red sweater add a trendy casual touch, while raw denim jeans with a red jacket give a more structured look.

5 trendy looks with red

For everyday look inspiration, visit the Cloz application. You can even generate outfits from the pieces in your dressing room!

In the meantime, discover some outfit inspirations for incorporating the color red into your wardrobe:

Look idea in red and beige

Adopt this casual, on-trend daytime look that combines the flamboyant side of red with this satin skirt, and the softer side of beige with this cardigan, camisole and handbag.

Chic look with a red dress

To wear your red dress for an evening look, pair it with a black jacket and accessories for a sexy-chic allure!

Look idea with a red handbag

If you want to subtly incorporate red into your look, adopt this burgundy handbag and wear it with black pants, shoes and top, then a white shirt and gold jewelry for the chic edge.

Bohemian look idea with red

Red can be perfectly combined with a bohemian look. For this, opt for a skirt with red Aztec motifs, then add santiag-style boots! Complete the look with red and white pieces for perfect style.

Look idea with red and jeans

If you're not sure how to wear red every day, try this casual look with light jeans and a red top with a bardot collar. Add a pair of blue-tone sneakers, a sportswear-style jacket and a red handbag.

Wearing red may seem daring, but with the right combinations, this vibrant color becomes a real fashion asset. Whether as a subtle accessory or a total look, there are a thousand and one ways to incorporate red into your wardrobe while remaining elegant and on-trend.

Thanks to Clozfind everyday inspiration and generateand create personalized looks based on the pieces in your digital dressing room. Download the app now to reveal your style and adopt the star color of 2025 with confidence!

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