Lands’ End Starfish Straight Leg Mid Rise Women’s Red Pants

The color red is associated with love, passion and power (and sometimes anger) and can brighten up and refresh your wardrobe. Wearing it also shows confidence, but many women shy away from wearing red pants because they feel that it accentuates their lower halves or garners attention. While both can be true, it can do these in good ways; don’t knock it until you try it!

Like any other color, red pants are found in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Leggings will never go out of style because they are easy to wear and flatter the legs; they’re like second skins and are usually pull-on with elastic waistbands. Paper bag pants have been trending for years and have high, elasticized, button or zip closure waists, with or without belts. Other styles include sweatpants, flared pants, knickers, yoga pants and red jeans.

You can find high and low-waisted red pants, plus ones that hit right below the belly button. It’s essential to think about the length, as some are longer and flared while others hit at the ankle, above it or below the knee. Some red pants also have elastic hems, which is an excellent detail if the feel of it doesn’t bother you. Certain styles look better on certain body types; for example, paper bag pants create an hourglass shape for people who want to create waistlines.

If you’re hesitant about buying red pants because you aren’t sure what to wear them with, they go with basic neutrals like white and black. Picture red pants, a black and white checked top and a black jacket! Both add a touch of elegance and sophistication and tone down the brightness. Cream and gray tops also pair well with red pants, but for something different, red also looks great with pale and navy blue tops.

• Men also look good in red pants, as long as it’s casual; you shouldn’t wear them with a shirt and tie.
• Red shoes look best with black, red and neutral-colored shoes, sneakers, boots or sandals.
• Brave fashionistas also pair red pants with shocking pink tops and other bright colors; red from head-to-toe (including a purse and shoes!) is another option.
• Speaking of red, the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month takes place every February.