Am I completely mad to be seriously considering a red trouser suit...?

[JessiCake]

OK, I have a few events coming up this autumn and winter. Two weddings (but non-traditional weddings, one is a same-sex marriage and the other a second marriage for both parties; both are close family and friends only at restaurant venues), a family 60th (West End show and dinner) and a non-Xmas smart work do (I am freelance and in a creative job).

Am I nuts to be thinking about rocking up to some or all of these events in this?

www.massimodutti.com/gb/women/collection/suits/semi-flared-wool-flannel-trousers-c1383007p8280315.html?colorId=605&categoryId=1383007

Obviously not styled with nothing underneath!!!

Thing is, I do like a dress but I'm very picky about them. Fit can be tricky with dresses as I'm broad shouldered and narrow-hipped so I'm either gaping or restricted. I love tunic-type dresses but I've not yet seen anything that makes me feel as WHEEEEE (technical term ) as this trouser suit.

I'm 42 and a size 10, about 5 foot 8.

My style (on days when I'm not looking a total mess) or rather my ideal style is minimal glam.

I suppose I'd try to find a dressy black top so I could wear the jacket off.

I guess, too, I'd style it with heels for the weddings at least. I have some lovely anthracite pointy heels.

I'd like to be able to wear it more low key with trainers too but I have no idea how you do that with trousers and get the leg length right... I'm a bit clueless. Seriously, if you have trousers to wear with heels can you also wear them with flats? Isn't the length just all wrong?!

But am I mad to be thinking this? The color is STUNNING on the rack, absolutely not burgundy but not bright bright red either, and I think it suits me though I'm not that familiar with wearing red.

Should the trousers be skinnier?

Is it all just WRONG, or at least wrong for the occasions I've listed above (in which case I wouldn't buy it anyway because there are no everyday situations where I can get away with wearing a red suit)?

[hendricksy]

I tried one on in Topshop ... I looked like a redcoat !! 🙄🙄.... fearne had a lovely skinny one on tv the other night and looked fAb . I fear being tall and skinny is the key !!! 😩

[Lelivre]

I’m your size a bit taller and a bit older. It looks great in the photo but I would worry about looking too 80’s myself, I wonder if trying pewter, ivory cream or a soft gold cami rather than black would avoid that. Also would avoid black shoes...I don’t know...just a thought.

[CountFosco]

Another vote for buy it. Two pairs of trousers is sensible but you could also go for pointy flats for the wedding and then only need one length.

[kalinkafoxtrot45]

What a lovely colour! You’ve got the height to carry it off. Go for it!

[Mokepon]

wow, that is lovely!
Did you buy it yet?

[TeamDixon]

I love it! Go got for it! I've wanted a red trouser suit for about 20 years but I think I've left it too late. Can we have a photo please?

[Viviene]

It's stunning, I really wanted the trousers to fit me but at size 16 and 5'6 it just wasn't meant to be :(

Do it! Do it!

[DramaAlpaca]

I expected to be saying a definite NO, but it's stunning. You have the figure for it too.

[RhymesWithOrange]

It's beautiful. Go for it!

[Ohyesiam]

Wow that is stunning.
If I were a tall size 10 I’d be on it.
How do you feel when you try it
On, that’s the key.
It looks very expensive.

[MinaPaws]

It's beautiful for a 5'8" size 10. Some of us would look like a stuffed pepper in it. But you won't. Get it!

[Theworldisfullofgs]

I think it's lovely.
And thank you for posting the link. There's lots of other lovely clothes!

[PamsterWheel]

If it was primary red I might have said maybe not but this is garnet and a really lovely shade of red so give it a go and see how you feel in it.

Please embellish on your minimal glam style, I'm intrigued!

[Floisme]

I think it’s lovely and that red doesn’t look too full-on to me.

[Brillenbar]

I own it and it is fab. The colour is amazing and the wide leg trousers are great. I don’t think the colour is too stand out (I’m a lawyer so pretty conservative world) x

[Chocolategirl79]

It's lovely and it sounds like with your height you could carry it off. Get it!!

[junebirthdaygirl]

Its fabulous. Lovely shade of red. You sound the ideal person to wear it. Get it right away.
Saw a photo of someone in a bright purple trouser suit today. Looks like you will be right up to date for this winter.

[TheDowagerCuntess]

I love it.

Am tempted to get it, but can't try it on first.

[Mach5]

Go full Trinny with some silver platform brogues. They'd look great with the red.

[ICantBelieveIDidThis]

Like yakari says, you may need two pairs of trousers, like old fashioned gents' outfitters, so when one pair wears out, you've still got a good looking suit, with jacket and trousers that match.

[moredoll]

I read the title and was all set to say no way.
Definitely go for it - it's gorgeous. (Not so sure about a black top though.)

[yakari]

Go for it and yes I'd say 2 trousers, you'll get the wear out of them compared to the jacket. One pair for heels, one pair for flats - it would look as incredible with converse and a white tee as with heels and a black cami/vest. Love it!

[AnimalMystery]

Looks amazing. Go for it.

[delphguelph]

It seems very reasonable. It's wool!

[ElfrideSwancourt]

It's gorgeous go for it