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17 Christmas Season Outfits with Red Sweaters/Tops/Vests for Winter Inspiration

I will be posting Christmas season outfit inspiration Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs of this week (with Where Bloggers Live on Fri). Come back tomorrow for more outfit ideas.


See the first Christmas season outfit post here and the second one here.


Red is a great Christmas color that doesn't have to be paired with black to be effective. Other neutrals, semi-neutrals, and accent colors can work well in a red holiday season outfit. Note that "red" doesn't have to mean just true holly red....you can vary the shade to red-orange, brick red, maroon, etc. Use red as a dominant color or as a pop of color against a neutral background. Incorporate seasonal textures like suede, velvet, faux fur, tweed, leather, and sweater knits...or not. Go all-in with touches of green and/or Christmas motif prints/jewelry or keep the nod to the season more subtle.


Here are 17 outfits from my previous OOTD, this time with red sweaters, tops, or vests suitable across a range of temperatures/weather and occasions for some Christmas season outfit inspiration. (Of course red-based looks work outside the holiday season, too...so pin any outfits for future inspiration.)


Red + Brown

Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and brown
Outfit #1
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and brown
Outfit #2

Red + Grey

Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and grey
Outfit #3
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and grey
Outfit #4
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and grey
Outfit #5
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and grey
Outfit #6
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and grey
Outfit #7

Red + Olive

Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and olive
Outfit #8

Red + Navy/Denim/Dark Blue

Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #9
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #10
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #11
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #12
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #13
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #14
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #15
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #16
Plus size Christmas season outfit idea for women over 40 with red and navy
Outfit #17

What is your favorite color to pair with red at this time of year?


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bijoubeadboutique
bijoubeadboutique
Dec 11, 2022

Wonderful outfits! I love your black pinstripe slacks. My favorite color to wear with red this time of year is black. Such a dramatic combination as a number of your outfits demonstrate.


Michelle

https://funkyfashionstyle.com

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sallyinstpaul
sallyinstpaul
Dec 11, 2022
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Red + black really is the combination I keep coming back to for winter, though red + navy is a favorite year-round. Thanks, Michelle.

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Emma Peach
Emma Peach
Dec 09, 2022

You wear red so well. I love the short sleeved jumper with the two front pockets, great layering piece!


Emma xxx

www.style-splash.com

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sallyinstpaul
sallyinstpaul
Dec 09, 2022
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Thanks, Emma! That was such a surprise piece to me. I didn't have the highest hopes for it when I ordered it online, but it turns out that I love wearing it. It is definitely a great layering piece!

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Anna Marcus
Anna Marcus
Dec 09, 2022

I like the use of accent colours in your outfits, Sally. Red pants look great on you. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous styles. Anna

https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/

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sallyinstpaul
sallyinstpaul
Dec 09, 2022
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Thanks, Anna! I do love wearing red pants, which is typically considered a no-go for plus size women, but I guess I go against common wisdom there!

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mlrbanks57
Dec 08, 2022

Sally, these are all such wonderful combinations. You make red and its cousins quite versatile! I am not a fan of true red and have very little of it in my closet. I usually go with black or grey when I do wear it. I'm not sure why I don't like it that much...maybe it intimidates me? I need to explore this a bit!


https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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sallyinstpaul
sallyinstpaul
Dec 08, 2022
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That's interesting, Marsha - red is often treated as a color that everyone likes, but of course the reality is more complicated! I also enjoy true red with black and/or grey.

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jodie filogomo
jodie filogomo
Dec 07, 2022

I always like the burgundy as an option like you've shown Sallly

OOXX Jodie

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sallyinstpaul
sallyinstpaul
Dec 07, 2022
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Thanks, Jodie - I think it's a great way to wear red in the winter.

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