13 Date Night-Approved Ways to Wear Red This Winter, According to the Street Style Scene (2024)

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There is no doubt about it. Cheerful cherry red has taken the runways and the street style scene by storm as the shade du jour for the winter 2023 (and 2024!) season. The bold hue continuously enamors us with its vibrant and joyful effect (dopamine dressing is very much still a thing) that is also surprisingly wearable. As we near the end of January, when gloriously sunny days are still a distant memory and dressing for subzero temps is still top of mind, what better way to cure any winter blues than with a festive pop of red? Now back to the street style scene: here to guide us through this color story ever-so-chicly, discover 13 ways to wear red that are bold as they are bright, below. Editor’s note: with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we’ve mapped out four additional date-night-approved outfits, all starring the statement shade. Whether you’re headed out with that special someone or your best gal pal, let Kylie Jenner, the street style scene outside of spring 2024 couture week, and more inspire your upcoming loved-up looks.

Vogue’s Red Wardrobe Wish List:

• The Red Ballet Flat: Manolo Blahnik Veralli bow-detailed ballet flats, $725
• The Red Crewneck Sweater: Sasuphi waffle-knit cashmere-blend sweater, $995
• The Red Sequin Midiskirt: In The Mood For Love Rene sequined tulle maxiskirt, $600
• The Red Tailored Trouser: Apiece Apart Alba crepe wide-leg pants, $495
• The Little Red Minidress: Staud Eclipse sequinned minidress, $395
• The Red Handbag: Reformation small Silvana bucket bag, $298
• The Red Everyday Dress: Toteme belted gathered crepe maxi dress, $680
• The Red Loafer: The Row soft leather loafers, $1,250
• The Daring Valentine’s Day Dress: Proenza Schouler Lara bouclé maxi dress, $1,790
• The Charming Red Hair Accessory: Jennifer Behr velvet hair clip, $150

Earlier this fall, we crowned the statement-making red sweater the ultimate It item to shop–and for winter, the momentum is anything but slowing down. Take these showgoers, for example. On the streets of London and Paris Fashion Week, one fashion darling paired hers with an oversized leather bomber jacket and a pair of knee-high riding boots, while the other chose a classic Burberry check midiskirt to sport with hers. Underneath classic wardrobe essentials, like an oversized camel coat and lived-in jeans, several street style stars even layered in a cherry red turtleneck or long-sleeve tee for a punchy color pop. Then, there were festive red separates fit for February 14th–think sequin midiskirts paired with cozy cashmere crewnecks and ultra-luxe red velvet dresses.

And for those minimalists out there not quite ready to commit to a full monochrome look, one of the easiest ways to inject this colorway into your wardrobe is through accessories. Take cues from Kendall Jenner and finish off your look with a handbag in the vibrant hue. There are classic shoes, too, like a ballet flat or loafer, which go a long way when paired with your go-to khaki trench coat or favorite black blazer. Another small but impactful accent we highly recommend investing in this winter is the red tight, modeled below with a distressed leather jacket and minimalist handbag.

The best part? This shade is a forever classic, so these pieces won’t be getting the boot next season. Below, shop the boldest and brightest cherry red pieces for the season ahead.

A Cherry Red Minidress With Matching Accessories

At Jacquemus’ spring 2024 show, Kylie Jenner sported a cherry red minidress straight from the French label’s new collection. Styling-wise, little red accessories, like a pair of pointed-toe pumps and a mini bag, completed her look to monochromatic perfection. This upcoming February 14, try out the look for yourself, below.

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A Statement Red Overcoat With a Stirrup Black Legging

Searching for a way to brighten up your winter wardrobe? The Row’s red cashmere overcoat is just the ticket. Just last week on the streets of Paris, this showgoer threw a statement-making piece of outerwear over what appears to be the simplest of ’fits: Sleek stirrup leggings and a pair of minimalist black pumps. No gloomy weather could stop this look from shining!

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A Red Kitten-Heel Pump With a Tuxedo-Inspired Maxi Coat

Up your outfit’s ante this winter with a pair of bold red tights and pointed-toe pumps to match. Meanwhile, a black tuxedo-inspired maxi coat is a menswear-inspired layering essential to seriously consider; and same goes for a chic black crewneck to place underneath. Show up to any date night in this get-up and you’ll be sure to impress!

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A Red Evening Dress With a Matching Hair Bow

On the Golden Globes red carpet, we couldn’t keep our eyes off of Rachel Brosnahan’s charming red hair bow and her matching off-the-shoulder evening gown. At your next black tie soirée, put a bow on it à la Brosnahan and expect a fiery yet feminine result each and every time.

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A Red Ballet Pump With a Matching Red Tight

Move over black tights! On the streets of Paris Fashion week, Kat Collings stepped out in a pair of statement-making red tights, which she then seamlessly matched with Repetto’s glossy red ballet pumps. To toughen up the look, she threw on By Malene Biger’s distressed leather jacket with a gray cashmere crewneck layered underneath. Pants need not apply!

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An Oversized Bomber Jacket With a Red Crewneck Sweater

Sometimes all you need to amplify an outfit is a pop of color. Case in point? This street styler who layered a cherry red crewneck sweater underneath an oversized leather bomber jacket. She then completed the look with a pair of little black shorts, tights, and knee-high riding boots.

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A Classic Blue Button-Up With a Red Sequin Midiskirt

This winter, we’re making the case for everyday sequins. During Paris Fashion Week, this chic Parisian styled her red sequin midiskirt with a classic blue button-up and a sleek pair of loafers. Consider this as your excuse to dress festively well after the New Year…

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An All-Red Outfit With a Brown Suede Bootie

For this stylish showgoer, the more monochromatic the merrier. To subtly break up her all-red outfit, she finished off the look with a pair of brown suede booties, like the ones below from Staud. Brown and red is a color play we can gladly get behind this winter.

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A Classic Camel Coat With a Red Layering Essential

Even your most tried-and-true essentials can to be taken up a notch. In this case, this showgoer amped up her classic camel coat by layering a cherry red tee underneath. Other closet mainstays included a slouchy pair of blue jeans and a pair of embellished kitten heels. The result? An everyday look that deserves the front row treatment.

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A Little Red Minidress With a Knee-High Boot

Like the LBD, a little red minidress is as versatile as it is sophisticated. We especially love how this Copenhagen Fashion Week showgoer styled her sequin Ganni mini with a pointed-toe knee high boot and an edgy leather jacket. As we enter party season, this is a look we’re running to recreate.

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A Slim-Fitting Red Sweater With a Red Midiskirt

Outside the Burberry spring 2024 show, this Londoner sported the brand’s signature checked midiskirt with a slim-fitting red sweater. And to tie it all together, a pair of chunky biker boots. The color combination is true-to-the-classics, but right on trend.

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A Little Red Handbag With a Cropped Trench Coat

Leave it to Kendall Jenner to crown the hottest new hero handbag: Gucci’s mini Jackie 1961 bag in ruby red, which she styled with a cropped trench coat and a pair of loafers to match.

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An Everyday Red Dress With a Chunky Black Boot

Consider an everyday red dress a chic alternative to the humble LBD. During London Fashion Week, this fashionista styled her velvet version with a toothy lug-sole boot and a sweet hair accessory. Recreate the look below for officewear to weekend-wear.

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