What to Wear With Red Skinny Jeans

I wish I were able to take pictures to post, but my camera is broken, so I’ll have to wait for a replacement!

I’ve been a lurker for quite some time. Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful ideas gleaned from this site. I work from home and had fallen into the rut of just throwing on a ratty pair of jeans and t-shirt pretty much every day. Using the MOTG formula, I’ve upgraded my style. Today I wore a faux-fur pencil skirt in a cream-black Holstein cow pattern, black jersey wrap shirt, denim jacket, dark gray patterned tights & dark grey booties. I got three random positive comments running my errands today – one lady at Costco said my outfit was “adorable”. I owe it all to you and this site – thanks so much!

About 90% of my wardrobe is from thrift/consignment stores, but I always shop with a plan in mind. I’ve wanted a pair of RED Lucky Brand skinny jeans, but was unwilling to part with $99 for them. Today, I found a pair of red skinny jeans at my favorite thrift store – my size, perfect fit for $4.99 – Score!

So, my question is this: I don’t wear a lot of red but I want to participate in the trend of colored jeans. What color(s) do I pair with RED skinny jeans? I’m 51, don’t wear heels, have lots of boots & booties. My favorite colors to wear are neutrals (black, gray, camel) with Lime green (my favorite color). I also love colorful scarves. I have dark blond hair with highlights, in a pixie style. Ideas? TIA!

13 years ago

Caro in Oz

Veteran

Hi, I think all the neutrals you mentioned would work - not sure of the red but the lime could look fantastic too.

Kristin SF

What is the MOTG formula? I finally figured out what MOTG means, but never heard of a formula...? Thanks!

N-Marie

From Angie's formula post here: http://youlookfab.com/2009/10/.....on-the-go/

They are a fantastic resource!

Makrame

Like caro said, your neutrals (black, grey , camel) or small "neutral-like" patterns (such as black and white, grey and black) would work really well with red jeans.

Some ideas in this blog post. http://youlookfab.com/2011/11/.....on-the-go/

Jenava

(website)

I have red skinny cords. I wear mine with purple, pink, prints, white, blue, cream, black, yellow, etc.

Red isn't a dominant color for me but these seem to work. I also would love to wear them with burgundy but haven't got round to it yet.

hope this helps! Glad you found a bargain!

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In addition to Jenava's wonderful examples, you could try blues - cobalt if you like high contrast or ink or navy blue for a more subtle approach.
I've worn a blushy taupe, camel, black, and white with mine, and would go for grey or silver if I had any.

K. Period.

Love any of those neutrals you mentioned with red. I really like charcoal with red, so any gray at all is great. If you're really really bold, try light blue or light aqua with it. I love those colors together and they make for a really sharp pairing. You could even use a neutral top and an aqua or turquoise or light blue scarf to create the same effect more subtly.

ElleH

All the neutrals you mentioned & possible the lime green if it is more yellowish than greenish, which would look Christmasy, which is fine in the season but not the rest of the year IMO.

And if you want to wear other colors too there are many that go with red but if you want to wear what you already own you have plenty that works.

missmillie

Active Member

Love red jeans! All summer I wore mine with khaki and white, but for fall , I have moved on to charcoal grey

Aida

Great suggestions above, really most colors work well with red. And your neutrals work especially well. Prints can also work nicely if you're bolder, especially snakeskin and leopard.

KC Tomboy

Thanks so much for all the ideas, especially the pictures (I'm a visual "learner"). I will bite the bullet and try to wear different colors with the red jeans. I have a button down shirt in cobalt, a citron jersey blouse, and a leopard print shirt (in greys & black) that I think I'll try to pair with the jeans.

My main concern with adding blue is that I'll look like Uncle Sam (red, white, and blue).

I'm also thinking maybe my light brown sweater poncho (with funky dark brown buttons), a black turtleneck underneath, and cognac motorcyle boots to anchor. Or, is that too much "mutton dressing as lamb"? I love a quirky, boho look, but am worried at age 51 that it might be perceived as trying too hard. Of course, I wore a faux cow skirt yesterday, so I'm sure I'm already perceived as "quirky", LOL.

Thanks again for all the advice - you all ROCK!

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