A dozen ways to wear red skinnies, and counting

I am very sorry to be spamming you today, but I'll be off for a few days from tomorrow and won't be posting anymore until after the weekend, promise!

I did buy the red skinnies I mentioned yesterday, and today I had a chance to play with them in my wardrobe. Except for a couple of jackets that technically belong to my spring wardrobe, everything is taken from my winter core wardrobe of 33 pieces. Like Angie says, red really is a neutral. I could pair the skinnies with almost anything I have and produce dozen outfits and then some. I have many tops waiting for me in my spring wardrobe that will be perfect with it, too. This is too much fun! There are only eleven outfits here, because the last two pics show front and back of my imitation of Angie's great outfit with red pants, white shirt and black blazer - I hope you know which I mean.

I've removed an item from my winter wardrobe to make room for the red skinnies, so I still have the same number. This is only a game to me, but I have agreed to these rules and must obey:)

I feel a wee bit out of my comfort zone in skinnies as I find them very revealing, but I've tried to style them to my advantage (camouflaging the muffin top, trying to find a nice balance between casual and smart casual etc). The fit is very good, and they are super comfy.

What do you think? Comments and suggestions are very valuable. If you hung with me all the way down here, thanks for your patience.

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CocoLion

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Veteran

These look amazing on you. I love all of the ways they've been styled. Very true to your modern classic style.

K. Period.

I'm bowled over! You look fantastic in these and I can't think of a thing to add. Fantastic!

TraceyLiz65

How fun and you did such a great job styling them.. they really can be very versatile!

Anonymous

I really enjoy seeing the fruits of your experimentation. Your wardrobe is carefully curated and it shows in the breadth and variety of the looks you create.

Suz

Gorgeous, Ingunn. They are going to be so versatile for you! Thank you for posting all these pictures. I know it takes time to try the outfits on and take the photos - much appreciated.

Day Vies

These look absolutely fabulous. I love the light blue shirt with the (navy?) blazer. That is my absolute favorite. (I am so copying that!) I am glad you wandered out of your comfort zone you have definitely given me ideas on how to style my own red skinnies. I believe you are correct that this is a nice update and that red is a neutral. You look so very modern yet tasteful and age appropriate. (I am totally OK with the spamming -- you are so inspirational!)

deb

You look fabulous in these! A good choice!

Yum! Thank you for posting these. I'm saving for this for red pants inspiration.

Ingunn

Thank you, everybody! I did have fun doing this. The blazer is black, Day Vies, but could very well be navy instead. I guess the red skinnies will be even more versatile for me in Spring, as I can imagine pairing them with flats and sandals very easily.

L'Abeille

Oh! And the trench with the polkadot scarf! Amazing!

Caro in Oz

Very versatile indeed. Love them with the trench too - modern French chic.

Mia

Fantastic!

I have nothing to add except that you have inspired me to try red skinnies again. The first time I ran out of dressing room vowing never to return

Raisin

Those ARE versatile!

Well thanks, I think I NEED red skinnies now

Lauren

Active Member

You look amazing in them! I've been searching for a "true red" skinny jean and have yet to find one that fits well like yours. I did find a pinkish/red pair and was also nervous about wearing them as I felt outside my comfort zone. I wore muted colors on top and boots to ease myself into the bright colored bottom: http://thepearshape.com/review.....s-in-lava/

Beth Ann

What a great way to add a little mid-winter pow to your excellent 333 wardrobe! Last year, I bought a pair of red straight legs (lovingly named "Fire-britches." The generated a lot of creative remixing and learning about color and balance. I love these on you, particularly the last look --- revisiting Angie's outfit.

Mona

The fit is smoking on you. thanks for sharing these lovely outfits. These are giving me so many ideas for my deep red skinnies. Polka dot scarf adds a lot of fun. I also really like your white blouse. It fits you so beautifully. What brand is that?

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Polished, flattering, modern, interesting, comfortable, lady-like and attractive! I'm impressed! You are our Queen Capsule.

Red is SUCH a neutral

Sarah A

I wanted to be sure and pop by to see your red pant thread. Your are right we both had a similar morning! I absolutely love variety of looks you have put together out of your capsule. So so so so impressed!

Kiwichik

You are so clever - the skinnies look very flattering and of course look wonderful with all your other pieces - well done.

Thank you, all! I'm very pleased if you find my capsule play inspiring. The polka dot scarf/trench/red pants is one of my favorite combos from yesterday - so glad you liked it.

Lauren, your blog is awesome! I love how you styled teh pants and explained your easing into colored ones.

Mona, the white shirt is by a brand named "Donna". I'm not sure where it comes from originally, I bought it from a high street chain store in Oslo/Norway called Match (yes, most clothes stores in Norway have English names). It is 100% cotton.

Thank you, Angie. Mixing my wardrobe is a creative outlet for me, and great fun. Now I have a red coat, dress and pants, so a lot has changed the past few months. I've had nothing red in my wardrobe until this season, ever. When you pointed out that red can be considered a neutral, something fell into place for me.

rute

Love all the outfits! I'm taking notes because my red skinnies don't go out much!

pil

Wonderful! Sure wish I had your eye : )

ManidipaM

What do I think?! I'm favouriting this thread for red skinnies outfit inspiration, for later, is what I think!

This is such a versatile addition to your closet, Ingunn. And seemingly, this is before you even get into combining the red with other (non-neutral) colours --- I see chambray/pale blue as quasi-neutral, like denim!

Transcona Shannon

Well now you're just showing offf - lol!

I had no idea that red skinnies could be so versatile. Fabulous outfits Ingunn!

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