SHOP: Red is the season’s hottest shade – Here are 6 ways to wear the colour from just £15READ MORE: Zebra print is back for autumn – and these are the 7 high-street outfits we’ll be wearing on repeatSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy AMY KESTER - DEPUTY FASHION EDITOR AT THE DAILY MAIL Updated: 11:48 BST, 7 September 2026
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreIf like me you’re beginning to sadden at the thought of bidding farewell to your summer wardrobe, fear not as there’s the perfect pick-me-up colour for autumn. Forget your usual deep wine hues and instead be bold in bright red. Yes, this attention-grabbing shade is here to stay and we couldn’t be happier. You only have to look to the autumn/winter26 catwalks for inspiration. Carolina Herrera was awash with poppy red. Ferragamo sent rich red leather ensembles with matching accessories whilst Lanvin and Balenciaga clashed the colour everyone is talking about with pops of purple. And it gets the celebrity seal of approval to, with Katie Holmes recently spotted at Michael Kors 45th anniversary dinner sporting a bright purple dress with contrasting red heels. Or for effortless style, take a leaf out of Daisy Edgar-Jones book and pair a red knit with white denims and black accessories. So if you want to fill your wardrobe with joy and forget about the rainy days ahead, here’s my edit of the best new in pieces the high street has to offer. Forget your usual deep wine hues and instead be bold in bright red. Yes, this attention-grabbing shade is here to stayStarting with transitional jackets. They’re a must-have for this time and something I’ve found myself reaching for now the mornings are cooler. Aligne have the perfect collarless blazer with on trend, knot detail fastenings. I’ll be wearing mine to the office as well as drinks with friends. Or look to a more casual track style that are all the rage. Marks and Spencer have just dropped the perfect piped, funnel neck style or head to Zara where their satin effect bomber has a sport luxe feel to it.Continuing from that theme, why not try Mint Velvet’s red stripe trousers that are a great in-between style of a wide leg trouser and track pant. If you want something smarter, Cos’s pleated dress is the perfect dress to be buying now as it will still work in warmer temperatures thanks to its sleeveless design but look just as good styled up with suede boots and a jacket later in the year. You only have to look to the autumn/winter26 catwalks for inspirationIf you’re looking for an easy way to wear the colour top and bottom, Jigsaw’s knitted co-ord is the perfect pick. Silk shirts are a wardrobe staple but rather than opting for a neutral, mix things up and try With Nothing Underneath’s boyfriend shirt in garnet.Before you dive into big chunky jumpers, why try a simple cardi. Gap have the perfect cotton crew neck for only £25. And if you’re going to look to slightly darker, more crimson shades, then I’d advise you only go for them in the form of accessories. It’s a great way of breaking up your look so it’s not one dimensional without taking away from the desired look. Boden have the perfect pair of patent loafers that are great if you suddenly get caught out in the rain. If you prefer a bright ballet flat, look to Reserved. And for the perfect kitten heel that will take you from desk to dinner, head to TK Maxx where you’ll find a Polo by Ralph Lauren pair that are reduced by 67%. And it works the same for bags too. Katie Loxton’s crimson tote is the perfect sized shoulder bag to carry your essentials or Topshop’s croc design for an evening out.
