If you’ve ever wondered how to wear a red skirt without feeling like you’re shouting, “Look at me,” let me assure you that red is far more versatile than most women give it credit for. And I’m about to prove it using not one, but six red skirts from my own closet. Because obviously, a red skirt is something I keep collecting.
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The thing about red skirts is that they can all be so different. Different silhouettes, shades, lengths, vibes, fabrics, and even prints.
Red isn’t a one-note color. From deep cranberry to fiery stoplight red, from structured cotton to silky drape, each shade adds its own personality.
And then when you change the texture, shoes, and color pairings… boom, it becomes a totally new outfit formula.
While many of these outfits are from the holiday season, your red skirt can be worn all year long.
I’ve showcased this red plaid mini skirt as part of my color recipe years ago.
And just in case you think it only works for summer, I have worn it for cooler temperatures too.
Outfit 1-I paired it with a graphic sweater (it’s a llama) and a white faux leather jacket, as well as OTK tan boots.
Outfit 2-Print mixing with a floral pink blouse and pink sneakers.
Outfit 3-A green velvet blazer worn over a sparkle grey top and red heels.
Pro tip: Red plaid may bring up holiday images, but don’t get stuck in the rut that a color or print is for one event or season. That’s archaic thinking.
I found this red print velvet skirt thrifting for less than $5. I think it’s handmade because it doesn’t have a label on it.
As a knee-length, A-line skirt, it works in so many ways.
Would you believe I’m wearing this skirt over a sequin dress? Yes, this sequin dress.
Pro tip: I know most women will say that wearing a skirt over a dress will make them look too big, or it won’t work. I’ve debunked those myths, and ask you to just TRY IT…it’s such a cool styling trick.
For the rest of the outfit, I wore pink tall boots with knee socks peeking out, along with an ivory cardigan.
I’ve had this red print skirt for ages. It’s a LuLuRoe skirt seen in the past paired with black.
For this look, I wore a graphic t-shirt along with a camel colored cropped jacket. This jacket was styled with 5 different silhouettes years ago.
Even though there really isn’t any yellow in the outfit, my yellow print heels blend in fabulously, and I wore my ivory ranchers hat.
This red sweater skirt was a recent find while thrifting for only $2. It was a tad big in the waist, so I easily took in the elastic, and now it fits perfectly.
While you don’t think about wearing a sweater skirt in the summer, it can work depending on the shape of the skirt.
For example, this is a flowy, skater skirt and thus isn’t tight on my body. So it was very comfortable even in the warm weather.
I chose to pair it with an embroidered top and gold sandals. Plus a metallic chain belt at my waist…I Love that detail.
This red print maxi is the traditional summer maxi skirt. It’s a thin material that creates flow and movement.
For this look, I paired it with a print scarf transformed into a top and my gold sandals.
Pro tip: Because there is a lot of material with a maxi like this, don’t forget it can be origami-ed either like the skirt below or any of the 3 ways in this video.
This darker red skirt is originally almost ankle length, but I decided to use 2 cardigan pins to create a shorter skirt (as seen in this video). This type of origami works wonderfully with skirts that have drape and movement as opposed to stiff material.
Outfit 1– I paired the red skirt with an upside-down pink cardigan (as seen in this video—many commenters were NOT a fan of the pink/red combo or the transformation…But I stand by my clothing experiments that you CAN be the boss of your clothes and have fun with clothes.)
The pink cowboy boots were the cherry on top.
Outfit 2- This time I wore the skirt as it was sold…long and normal. I styled it with a black holiday tee and a black leather jacket with black booties. My favorite part is the brooch at my waist.
If there’s one thing I want you to take away from my red skirt adventure, it’s this: Red is not a color to fear.
It’s a color to embrace. It lifts your mood, joyfully grabs attention, and plays beautifully with more items in your closet than you think.
Whether your red skirt is short or long, fitted or flouncy, cool-toned or warm-toned, the secret to how to wear a red skirt is to start playing around with it in your closet.
Color, texture, pattern, and shoe choices all transform the look.
Pro tip: And if you don’t happen to have a red skirt in your closet, may I suggest either thrifting or checking out the widget below.
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