Red Hot!

What better color to talk about during the month of love, roses, and candy hearts than the color red?  I recently purchased a pair of red, cropped pants from J.Crew and am amazed at how versatile such a bold article of clothing can actually be. I typically allow my tops to be the center of my outfit’s attention, so the concept of this role reversal is new in my world. I mean, when you’re wearing RED pants, you’re like a mobile beacon leaving turned heads in your wake.  Red pants get extra special attention when worn in a mostly conservatively dressed corporate environment amongst groves of black pants paired with black jackets.  I debuted my red pants in a “buttoned” up fashion at a company meeting, and the first piece of feedback I received for my proud display of red was a co-worker yelling, “Watch out, hot pants coming through!” (I interpreted that as, “nice job incorporating a fashion trend appropriately in a business attire setting.”)

Aside from being a bold piece that will bring your outfit the attention it deserves, these pants are like a triple threat: they can be worn as part of a casual outfit, business casual outfit, and bold “paint the town red” outfit. Here are some ways you can rock out in red:

Casual: The blue and white stripes paired with the red not only shout “USA”, they make for a very nautical, summertime expression.

Pants:J.Crew, Top:H&M

Business Casual: The buttoned down shirt keeps it looking business appropriate and the pearls add a classy touch.

Pants:J.Crew, Top:J.Crew

Bold “Paint the Town Red”: When wearing such bold clothing pieces, keep the shoes and accessories simple and neutral.

Pants:J.Crew, Top:Target

So, if you’re looking for something new that will spice up your wardrobe without the guilt of a one-trick-pony kind of piece, go out and get yourself some red pants.  Nothing says “Valentine’s Day” like legs dressed up in the color of love.