I love wearing my red coat all winter but it gets the most wear when I’m feeling festive during the holiday season. The bold shade adds a pretty pop of color to a mostly-neutral wardrobe and is surprisingly easy to wear. Here are some easy ways to style one for the holidays (and beyond).
5 Ways to Wear a Red Coat for the Holidays
Casual & Modern
A bright red coat instantly turns a basic combo into a statement look. Distressed denim (this is my favorite brand) lends a casual feel while a structured wool hat and sleek booties keep it polished.
- Coat (Max Mara; similar red coats here, here and here)
- Hat (Janessa Leone)
- Bodysuit (Wolford; also like this brand for more affordable options)
- Denim (AGOLDE)
- Boots (Aquazzura)
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Timeless & Sophisticated
In my opinion, a red coat looks the most sophisticated with an all-black look and it will definitely stand out the most against a solid palette.
- Hat (Bloomingdale’s; similar)
- Coat (Max Mara; similar red coats here, here and here)
- Turtleneck (Bloomingdale’s)
- Leggings (Commando)
- Boots (Stuart Weitzman)
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Bold Monochrome
Embrace the bold color with head-to-toe layers in the same shade. If you don’t have a coordinating handbag or shoes, anchor the look with neutral accessories like black or brown.
- Coat (Max Mara; similar red coats here, here and here)
- Scarf (H&M; similar)
- Sweater (H&M; love this)
- Skirt (H&M; similar)
- Boots (Stuart Weitzman; also love this pair)
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Neutral Complement
A red coat beautifully complements neutral shades like tan and brown. Red also looks stunning paired with cream or winter whites.
- Coat (Max Mara; similar red coats here, here and here)
- Turtleneck (Bloomingdale’s)
- Belt (B. Low the Belt)
- Skirt (H&M; similar)
- Boots (old; love this pair)
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Elegant for Evening
A bright red coat is elegant for an evening out over a little black dress like this. I added a black fur scarf for some textural interest (and stay cozy).
- Coat (Max Mara; similar red coats here, here and here)
- Scarf (Max Mara; similar)
- Dress (H&M; similar)
- Tights (Spanx)
- Boots (Stuart Weitzman)
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