CHEERS TO
CHERRY RED
CHERRY! BOMB! POP!
Cheers to the 2023 Holiday Season! Red is the color of the year this fall-winter. Get ready to see Red in all articles of clothing.
Whether it's leather, shoes, bags or just a bold lip, red is the right way to go. Seen across many different designers during fashion week, this color made a bold statement on the runway.
The trend for the past few months has shifted towards a more neutral, sleek look. However, what better way to add a fun pop of color to an otherwise dull outfit, than a cherry red accessory.
Throughout history this color has always made a bold and powerful statement. In many cultures this color represents royalty. Cities, such as Venice, created fortunes by dyeing garments with such a precious and valuable color.
“The deepest and most resplendent reds…were the envy of all who saw them.” (Butler Greenfield 32)
Powerful families across the world sought after the perfect red color for their clothing and furniture. However the color eventually gained a naughty reputation. Shifting from a reputation of power and fame, to sinful and dangerous.
This color has had many reputations since its lifetime. Some generations view the color as giving off the “wrong idea.” However as society continues to grow we understand that what we wear does not correlate to our morals. Now, red is having the ultimate comeback.
This bright, captivating color is taking over and right in time for Holidays too. Red can be intimidating, understandably. Navigating such a daunting color can be difficult. Red shows confidence. It is bold, bright, and brilliant. Paired with a more neutral outfit, a small pop of red can change your whole look.
If you wish to stay more neutral with your everyday style, try adding a small pop of red in accessories such as a belt or bag. One of my favorite accessories is a pair of bright ballet flats. The delicacy of the ballet flat balanced out by the eccentric red color is just enough juxtaposition for an elegant yet daring look. And of course, you can never go wrong with a simple red lip to fully transform any outfit.
Or you can try a red leather jacket, killing two birds with one stone. Keeping yourself warm with a sleek leather jacket, especially in such a fun color. An all black outfit with a red jacket is such a simple yet bold look for this fall. It’s an easy to throw on outfit that still looks put together and thoughtful.
Here at the OU, the color red has always been a staple in any Sooners wardrobe. Red cowgirl boots, a red lip, red pants even. Every gameday, it is the color crimson’s time to shine. This holiday season take your gameday clothes and transform them into your everyday outfits.
This Holiday Season, experiment with the classic cherry red color and see your confidence transform. Go for the bright red rather than the dull burgundy we have seen in the past. During Spring Fashion Week, red was still seen in many looks on the runway, sneaking its way into the warmer seasons as well.
Written by
Analyse Jester