Want to add a dash of daring to your summer wardrobe? Well, there are few colors as eye-catching as red. Whether they’re bright or deep in shade, it’s hard to miss this high-impact hue in any outfit, which is why red becomes a go-to for those who want to radiate bold confidence.
A head-to-toe red outfit can certainly hold its own, but breaking the hue up with different colors can add even more visual appeal. While red traditionally pairs well with neutral colors like black, white, and beige, it can also be a vibrant complement to other unexpected tones. For example, serene shades on the cool side of the color wheel will offer a haute sense of harmony to a red ensemble.
Ahead are seven chic colors that go with any red outfit.
Glitzy Golds
In Chinese culture, red symbolizes prosperity, happiness, and good luck, while gold represents wealth and success. Wearing the two colors together creates a fabulously festive look that radiates an infectious confidence. Don’t have any gold clothing? Well then, just pile on the gold accessories to accent your red attire.
Crisp Whites
Pairing a bold red color with the crispness of white is a classic summer outfit combo. The equal brightness of white lends a lighter touch to the more in-your-face energy of red. With its elegant allure, this color combo has been used throughout the ages in uniforms, marketing, and design.
Butter Yellows
The enduring trendiness of butter yellow is fascinating, yet unsurprising. This cheery shade adds a delicate touch to any outfit, and bohemian silhouettes makes it feel even more cheery. Wearing butter yellow will soften the boldness of red, allowing you to enjoy the best of the warmer spectrum of the color wheel.
Refined Navys
There aren’t many color pairings as popular as red and navy. While each alone commands attention, combining the vividness of red with the calm, coolness of navy makes for a stylish everyday look that won’t have you feeling hot-and-cold.
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Bright Greens
Red and green isn’t just a Christmas-time combo. Since these two colors live on opposite sides of the color spectrum, wearing them together creates a scintillating effect. Play up the opposing shades by wearing one as the base of your outfit and the other as complementary layers.
Playful Pinks
Wearing red and pink together was once long thought of as an eye-searing fashion faux pas. Thanks to the embrace of maximalism, the pairing is now seen more as a stylish way to stand out. Whether you wear red and pink as a print or color block them, just make sure the shades have enough tonal difference for a harmonious look.
Bold Blacks
Another color pairing that’s become a classic is red and black. There’s an instant seductive allure to this ravishing combo. Both colors embody bold sophistication, so choosing a look that combines the two only doubles the impact—and who doesn’t want that?