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bloomie · Marc Jacobs

red pants?

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

I had a pair of red dress slacks myself...until they died a painful death in the laundry. I wore them regularly in the fall/winter with comfy sweaters and turtlenecks.

Hermes

I bet you look great in them. I wouldn't interpret these as fashion victim (as long as the cut and fit are good - plus, I wouldn't really consider them trendy.)

Boots · Gucci

I'd try something gray or ivory with them too, maybe a cardi or a silky blouse. I don't think they read fashion victim. I'd definitely avoid pairing them with red though (check out Heidi Klum on the season finally of Project Runway to see what I mean.)

Suasoria · Chanel

They wouldn't be my choice but if you want to make them work I think you can. I'd try camel and/or taupe, on top as well as in the shoes. Cream and ivory would be nice too, as would a print with red in it.

I like red accents with black or black/white, but the outfit you describe may be too much red/too extreme.

bloomie · Marc Jacobs

Boots wrote:

I'd try something gray or ivory with them too, maybe a cardi or a silky blouse. I don't think they read fashion victim. I'd definitely avoid pairing them with red though (check out Heidi Klum on the season finally of Project Runway to see what I mean.)

My pants are pretty much exactly like Heidi Klum's except I am sure hers cost 10 times more. I won't wear red with them, though. That is a bit much. I really like my red pants, but I just feel like they sort of "stand out." I guess red is supposed to stand out, though.

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

Well. It wouldn't be my choice but I did find some chic red ensembles, they all seem to stick w loose neutrals.

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

I wouldn't ditch them at all - I would wear them with all neutrals this year. Camel and cream bouses, sweaters and accessories. Dark tan boots, shoes or a belt could make the outfit very current looking.

Kelly · Hermes

I kinda love red pants. I had some for a while until they bit the dust...I really need to make a point to replace them!