How to Look Classy, Not Trashy in Red Skinny Jeans
When Red Skinny Jeans first became popular a few years ago, many wondered if one could wear colored jeans after 40 and beyond.
Red jeans seemed bold, so “out there” compared to what you used to. But now, they’ve become mainstream.
How can you wear red skinny jeans so you look classy and not trashy? This outfit is a great example. Why?
If we break this outfit down, the pants pop. The rest of the outfit is very dark and neutral, keeping the look chic.
Can you imagine these red pants with a bright yellow top, electric blue shoes, and a colorful print bag? You would look like you belonged in a kindergarten classroom with all those bright blocks of color, especially over 40.
Dark colors quiet things down and add the cool factor to a fun pair of red jeans. Any other neutral, such as white, cream, gray, navy, or brown, would work just as well. For example:
Here I am in red pants and a cream-colored cable knit sweater. The cream cools down the red, which helps since these jeans are a deeper shade of red.
I could have worn red or black shoes, but I wanted a little more fun, so I added these zippered suede flats. They’re a dark, rich shade of green.
Even though these jeans are a bold color, they look elegant what you wear with your red jeans counts.
I’ve kept my jewelry to a simple necklace because when you have one powerful piece of clothing like these red pants, you don’t want anything else fighting for attention.
Do you wear red skinny jeans? If so, how?
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I’m 59, and I live in skinny jeans. Now I must add a pair of red skinnies to my wardrobe:)
Hi Julie,
Go for it!!
I’ve been wearing skinny red jeans (and several other colors) for several years now; I’m 50 plus — didn’t realize it was an “issue” for us older folks… ;)
I love skinny jeans…didn’t think I would, but I do!
I love this! I have a lot of readers who ask me about styling for women 40+, and I plan to feature this article on my blog in the coming week! Thanks for the great tips! I also included you in my sidebar.