Move over, butter yellow. A new season ushers in a whole host of new colour trends, and the biggest one you need to know about for autumn is tomato red!
The colder months are usually characterised by more muted, darker shades to reflect the weather and seasonal mood. However, this year, designers including Prada, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton had different ideas, including the punchy hue in their autumn-winter collections.
The trend has already started making waves amongst the street style set, with many a red flip flop spotted completing neutral and colourful outfits alike during Copenhagen Fashion Week. So, whether you follow suit and choose to inject just a small dose of red into your outfit or try the look head-to-toe, the transitional nature of tomato red truly makes it a trend you can try now and wear all throughout autumn.
Keep scrolling for all the outfit ideas you could possibly need on how to make the tomato red trend work for you and your wardrobe.
A red dress
The easiest way to make the most of the tomato red trend is with a red dress. Whether you opt for a midi or maxi style, this eye-catching hue will ensure it's transitional, serving you well throughout the rest of summer and well into autumn, too.
A red jacket
For a safer bet, try a red jacket. Be it a blazer or a bomber, layering over a neutral outfit will effortlessly add interest. But, if you end up feeling a little too bold, it's easy to take off without compromising the rest of your 'fit.
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A red skirt
Sitting somewhere in the middle is a red skirt. Getting dressed in the morning forces you to commit to the look, but you can balance out the brighter colour with more muted tones and oversized silhouettes.
With jeans
If the tomato red trend scares you, stay in your comfort zone by pairing a red top with your favourite, go-to blue jeans. The colourful top will feel like you've made just a little more effort than normal, not to mention look chic AF.
With white separates
Not ready to say goodbye to summer yet? We feel ya. Pair your red item of choice with white separates and/or accessories for a fresh, seasonal take on the trend.
Red stripes
If solid red feels too bright, try red and white stripes for a more wearable look. May we suggest a red striped rugby top to tick off two trends in one?
Red shoes
Dip your toe into the trend – literally – by wearing a pair of red shoes. It doesn't matter if the hue isn't present anywhere else in the rest of your outfit, this is all about a subtle injection of colour to instantly elevate your entire ensemble.
Red accessories
The same logic applies to red accessories. Be it socks, sunglasses or a bag, if your look is largely monochrome and neutral, or comprised of only one or two other colours, there's no reason a red accessory shouldn't work.
Head-to-toe red
At the other end of the spectrum, the fashion-approved way to wear the trend is head-to-toe. The brighter, the better, bby! The key to pulling off the look is ensuring your red items are all generally the same shade. And confidence, even if you have to fake it at first.
With burgundy
Try building up to the head-to-toe red look by styling just one or two red pieces with burgundy. Another big AW25 colour trend, it works well with red as it's in the same colour family, but its darker shade feels much more wearable while looking seriously luxe.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
