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 to look classy and not trashy? This outfit is a great example. Why?

Red jeans

If we break this outfit down, the pants pop. The rest of the outfit is very 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.

Neutral 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.

Do you wear red skinny jeans? If so, how?

Meet the author

Deborah Boland

Deborah, a former Fashion & Lifestyle TV host and Image Consultant, understands the style challenges women face in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. As the founder of Fabulous After 40, she helps women tweak their chic and embrace fashion with confidence—so they always look and feel amazing.

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