by Amy Levenson Krumholz | Fashion Editor

Fashion has long adored the bold hue that can literally stop traffic. As designer Bill Blass once said, “When in doubt, wear red.” And for centuries, women have done just that.  Red ignites so many emotions, and the women who dare to wear it tend to be extroverted, optimistic, courageous, and confident!

Here are some of my favorite fiery looks to make a chic fashion statement day or night.

Work it

Red says, “look out world, here I come!” Georgianna clocks in a winning presentation in this fabulous outfit, and the pants can go from day to dinner in no time flat.

Bracelet/Necklace – Neiman Marcus

Jacket/Top – Trina Turk/Highland Park Village

Pants – Ann Taylor/Watters Creek

Shoes – DSW Shoes/Watters Creek

Bag − Reveal Boutique/West Lovers Lane

Paint the Town

Nancy spices up her date night with this red leather jacket that can be worn year-round.  Pair it with white jeans in the spring or brighten up any winter look.

Top – Neiman Marcus

Jewelry – Neiman Marcus

Jeans – Alter’d State/Watters Creek

Jacket – Nordstrom

Red Hot!

Studies show that red ignites energy!  Lyn brings the heat to her workout routine by adding splashes of fiery red.  And this clever outfit is feisty enough to meet friends for lunch after hitting the gym (or not!).

Leggings – Athleta/Preston Royal

Shoes – Nike DSW Shoes/Watters Creek

Backpack – Luke’s Locker/Watters Creek

Top/Vest – Athleta/Preston Royal

Necklace – Neiman Marcus

All Eyes on Hue

Thomy-Sue is the life of the party in this elegant mixed hue cocktail dress. Add a black blazer and pumps to create a more conservative look.

Dress – Elie Tahari/Northpark

Purse – Stella McCartney

Jewelry – Neiman Marcus

Shoes – DSW Shoes/Watters Creek

Fashion selections and styling by Amy Levenson Krumholz/StyleByAmy

Photography by James Bland | Dallas Photo Studio