COLOR THEORY: TAKE TO THE ROAD IN RED

By Michelle Dalton Tyree

Pack a bag of effortlessly sophisticated styles in summer’s go-to fiery hue.

 

AllSaints

Welcome to the next installment of Color Theory, our buoyant summer series with only one edict in mind: Let color be your sartorial muse.

We’ve been excitedly building our warm-weather wardrobes around summer’s hottest hues for our Color Theory series. (In case you missed the first one, we were deep in a lavender haze.) But now that summer has officially kicked off and the marine layer (and our mood) is starting to lift, we find ourselves craving a hot and spicy kick of fiery red to get the summer party started. We like putting this haute hue in everything from robust main courses such as dresses and shirts to sprinkling a dash of it here and there as a delicious accent.

Think of this sophisticated shade as an unexpected neutral because it works surprisingly well as a bold base — and plays beautifully with others. Navy, black, camel and white pieces are the perfect way to ground a fiery red. And with that in mind, you can build a summer road-trip getaway bag that can take you from sightseeing to seaside, fireworks to flamenco effortlessly. Olé!

SOUTH COAST PLAZA

RED EDIT

Ferragamo

Dual Tone Backpack

Start with a chic and spacious backpack with generous storage and pockets in a technical fabric. We love it for both men and women.

714.979.7654

AllSaints

Riri V-Neck Jacquard Broderie Maxi Dress

Fashionably unfussy, perfect for the beach and brunch. Night on the town? No prob. Just add some fancy footwear.

714.955.4448

Christian Louboutin

O Marylin Sandals in Red

And speaking of fancy footwear…Salsa. Tango. Tapas. Where can’t these showstopping 85mm nappa leather sandals go?!

714.754.9200

A|X Armani Exchange

Short-Sleeve Floral Pattern Boxy Shirt

If you pack one stand-out button-down shirt to go with everything from shorts to denim, this is it.

714.556.8842

Eileen Fisher

Sport Tumbled Nubuck Sneaker Sandal

There is a reason that these stylish and ultra-comfortable sandals repeatedly make it on Editors’ lists of must-have travel sandals. 

714.437.3111

Golden Goose

Red Cotton Baseball Cap

This cool cap with a tone-on-tone star-shape patch on the front will be a favorite summer go-to.

657.212.5453

JD Sports

Nike Elemental Premium Waist Bag Available

This sleek, modern and ultra-versatile bag is perfect to take on every summer adventure.

714.881.4196

Dolce & Gabbana

Small Kendra Shopper

A tribute to Sicilian craftsmanship and Majolica tiles, this adorable woven shopper goes from stylish market bag to gorgeous dinner companion in no time.

714.668.9142

House of Sun

Prada Sunglasses

Turn heads in these architectural sunnies in Prada’s Etruscan Marble shade.

714.556.4808

Stella McCartney

‘I Love You’ Print Cotton Terry Poncho

This playful, responsibly made cover-up is a must-have for your beach bag.

657.273.5727

Balenciaga

Men’s Technoclog

One of summer’s hottest shoes is not a sandal — as one might suspect — but rather an ultra-exaggerated clog that doesn’t shy away from attention — and buzzy editorial coverage.

714.668.0557

Everything But Water

Waikiki One-Piece Swimsuit

Caution: This fiery, high-cut ribbed swimsuit in an aptly named “lava” color might inspire you to run down the beach Baywatch-style!

714.540.8523

Williams Sonoma

YETI Rambler Bottle with Chug Cap

Designed for all kinds of adventures, this bright, BPA-free tumbler with kitchen-grade stainless steel and a host of nifty features is a must for staying hydrated on the go.

714.540.1397


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