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What to wear with a bright red skirt for work right now?

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OvertiredandConfused · 12/01/2016 14:18

I have this skirt in bright red. Other than boring black, what can I wear with it for work? Looking for tops / cardigan and footwear ideas.

It's a snug (but still okay) fit at the moment and my tummy is my worst bit. Boobs and lower legs my best bits! But I don't want to freeze and I have to commute by train.

Thanks

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Rufuswetwipe · 12/01/2016 14:34

Navy blue button up cardigan and navy tights with red Mary Jane heels if you are feeling brave. I wear this kind of outfit for a 40s look

OvertiredandConfused · 12/01/2016 14:36

I do sometimes wear navy tights with red shoes (flats and not Mary Janes though). Need to rummage to see if I still have a navy cardigan and on the shade of red for the shoes.....

Thanks

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toffeeboffin · 12/01/2016 14:43

Dark/charcoal grey top? Maybe with a cook necklace in silver?

pepsi001 · 12/01/2016 15:12

White and blue Breton top?
Cream vintage style blouse tucked in with navy cardigan?
Black roll neck?
Leopard print top/jumper/cardi?

PrimalLass · 12/01/2016 16:17

White l/s tshirt tucked in?

OvertiredandConfused · 12/01/2016 16:37

And on my feet?

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pepsi001 · 12/01/2016 17:52

Feet depends on your height and length of skirt. It looks below knee from pic so if say heeled tbar shoes maybe or black knee height boots again with a heel. Possibly ballet pump style shoes. Avoid the strappy flats around at the moment for risk of looking like an Irish dancer!

turdfairynomore · 12/01/2016 17:56

Leopard print or zebra print-i love animal print teamed with red! But then I adore animal print!!!!

nilbyname · 12/01/2016 18:02

Charcoal grey sweater, slim fitting and short waisted.
Grey tights, black ankle boots.

OvertiredandConfused · 12/01/2016 19:36

Ahh thank you! turdfairynomore, you reminded me I have a pair of zebra striped kitten heels with a red trim. If the red works that could just work - maybe even with a "boring" black top....

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amarmai · 12/01/2016 19:54

love pink with red. Do you have any pink tops?

Pigeonpost · 12/01/2016 19:55

Zebra striped kitten heels with a trim sound awesome!

Pigeonpost · 12/01/2016 19:55

A 'red' trim even.

OvertiredandConfused · 12/01/2016 21:18

Pink and white are both out for me, and black isn't ideal (I'm a deep blue autumn). Navy and grey are good. Might also try purple. Actually realising that it might be the footwear that's my real problem.

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ceeveebee · 12/01/2016 21:26

Camel? I love camel and red

tethersend · 12/01/2016 22:43

I'd go for something like this:

What to wear with a bright red skirt for work right now?
tethersend · 12/01/2016 22:44

(that's how I sit at my desk Grin)

OvertiredandConfused · 13/01/2016 22:58

Wore it today with a cream drape front blouse, grey boyfriend cardigan, cream and grey scarf and grey heels. Had lots of compliments, so thank you Smile

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