Despite recent fashion weeks’ big beige push, with plenty of neutrals spotted at Dior, Chloé, Saint Laurent and others, it’s safe to say fashion is in love with colour yet again. Last year saw our clothes shift into a pretty Barbie pink, knocking Bottega (or Kermit) green into the shade (at least for a while). And, while we can’t forget about cerulean blue, red really is the colour of the moment.

Spotted on the Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Bally spring/summer runways, the shade has tied itself in with the current coquette styling: think blouses, ballet pumps and hair bows. Although deep, dark shades stood out over winter, there’s now a shift to brighter, bolder colours now the weather is warming up, and fashion insiders are running with cherry red.

As with all current cool girl looks, the key is to look effortless, even if you’ve paid a lot of attention to the details. Shoes seem to be one of the favourite ways to incorporate the colour with minimal faff or outfit planning. Simply swapping your trusty white trainers, black ballet pumps, or go-to boots for red is the key to winning style points without too much effort, and we’ve detailed exactly how to do it – as evidenced by our own wardrobes. 

Trusty trainers are probably the easiest way to step into this trend. Thanks to the rise of striking Adidas Sambas or loudly coloured Gazelles, there is no short supply of options. To instantly liven up your look, simply swap your go-to black or white runners for a punchy red pair. No matter if you’re wearing jeans and a simple white T-shirt, a colour-matching tracksuit or daytime dress, they’ll be the eye-catching element of any outfit.

You certainly won’t be short of options to choose from either, whether you go for the sell-out standard Adidas Gazelles (£85), a striking suede style from M&S (£49.50) or a colourful coral style from Gola (£90). 

Ballet pumps have seen a huge revival in recent months, with many turning to the minimalist shoe style when wearing jeans and a T-shirt, a two-piece suit or even a dress of any length. While black is an incredibly popular pick, followed closely by the iconic Chanel two-tone option, red is rising up the ranks. To make it even more striking, we’d suggest pairing red pumps with neutral shades such as cream, beige or black. Or, on the flip side, clash the colour with blue or yellow if your wardrobe is home to many bright and bold shades.

Again, there are plenty of pairs to choose from, including the Cos Mary Jane pair (£115), Rixo’s suede pump (£225) and Next’s striking slingback style (£45). 

While trainers and ballet pumps certainly seem like an easier swap, perhaps because there are more options of red styles to choose from, boots are still a brilliant option. You may have to pay more attention to the style you go for – whether it’s a pointed toe, chunky sole or lace-up front – as the pool of options isn’t the widest, but once you find your favourite fit, rest assured you can wear them as you would any black pair. Jeans, trousers, suits and skirts will certainly all work in some capacity.

Ganni has a great cowboy option (£445) that will pair perfectly with billowy skirts and shorts, Charles & Keith has a striking platform style (£109) and Asos has a chic sock boot style (£39.99) that will enhance the appearance of an all-red outfit. 

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