Wearing Red To Ramp Up Your Visibility
So many of us women over forty worry about losing our visibility and relevance in society as we become older.
Here is a funny clip from the Netflix series Frankie and Grace that demonstrates women’s invisibility as they age.
Wearing red is a way of combating society’s predilection for ignoring women of a certain age.
Red signifies so many things, power, life, death, love.
The colour red is emotionally intense. It increases our heart rate, and raises our blood pressure.
Wearing red increases your visibility.
Red isn’t for wallflowers.
I will admit that as a bottle red-head I stayed away from wearing red for a very long time. I didn’t want the colour competing with my hair. In the past few years I kicked that idea to the curb and embraced the magical bold power of red and the confidence that comes along with it.
Is Red Is Too Much For You?
If red is too overwhelming for you to consider try dipping your toes in, literally with some red footwear. It’s a fantastic way to add an exclamation mark to the end of your style statement.
Latest Obsession – Red Sock Booties
Put some power in your step with some red on your feet.
Another way I wore this Joseph Ribkoff dress.
Here is that DIY I did of this thrifted bomber jacket.
I told you red has magical powers! I can fly!
Wearing More Red
Here are some other ways I’ve worn my red boots, booties and shoes.
These fabulous red tall stiletto boots sold.
I’m searching for another pair of tall red boots that have a lower more manageable heel for myself.
Here is the DIY of that hand painted dress I made.
Breaking Up The Red Into Bite Size Chunks
What about adding a bit more red?
Top and vintage skirt thrifted, vintage shoes bought at estate sale.
Vintage 1980s velvet maxi dress. Not for sale.
Making A Bold Statement – All Red
How can you ensure all eyes will be on you? Up the quantity of red you’re wearing.
This is probably one of my all time favourite dresses. Talk about making an entrance!
I recently picked up an Asian style cheongsam suit in red and a red gingham maxi skirt from the 1970s I’m itching to show you.
I foresee more red in my future.
Are you a fan of wearing red to ramp up your visibility?
Another bloggy friend is also showcasing her love of red be sure to pop over and see Beate.
Linking up with Visible Monday.
You have a got a treasure-trove of photos! All so very good. Your red boots are always awesome, and I like how you dress so they don’t take over the whole outfit. That off-the-shoulder red dress – wow! stunning on you.
Still promise you’ll be my friend, but I saw some over-the-knee red boots with blockish mid-heel on sale at Top Shop – $10 or something outrageous a couple of weeks ago. My size was gone – I tried. I was going to email you but got sidetracked by a huge chocolate chip cookie and my sugar freeze made me forget. (hanging head in shame)
DAMN Melanie!!! What the ****?
I just don’t have you trained well enough yet I guess.
Of course I don’t rate at all when compared to a huge chocolate chip cookie. I don’t blame you. I blame the cookie.
welcome to the red team :-DD
you look absolutely fabulous in red – especially with your gorgeous hair color! can´t decide which style i like most – but the leather skirt with silky blouse & animal print bag is a favorite…..
thank you for linking! <3
xxxx
It is fun that we are both wearing red today : )
If you can’t get inspiration from these examples then nothing will work!
I too have coloured my hair red , with henna. You can barely see it on my dark hair, but it shines in the sun…and on grays.
It must be so hard having to decide what to keep or is it fun just to play for a while and then sell?
xo Jazzy Jack
The longer I have my Etsy store the easier it is to let go of things. I really enjoy making other people happy by sharing my love of vintage so I don’t mind passing along lots of my found treasures onto those that appreciate them.
That said, when the *perfect* piece comes my way I still hold onto it, if even just for a while like you suggested.
Red works so well for you, probably because of your panache.
wowww, I’ve enjoyed all those red dresses and booties and RED!, love everything!. Lots of inspiration to wear lots of red color!. (Have you noticed that I’m a huge fan!? mwahaha)
Great advice on wearing red footwear to add interest!, a girl can’t have too many red shoes/boots!.
besos
Red is absolutely divine. I haven’t got enough of it as I love it.
You have many many many good examples. With that vamp dress to top it.
Greetje
You have whetted my appetite for wearing red, Suzanne! I don’t wear it nearly often enough, although I have all kinds of red items in my wardrobe, including red boots. I keep scrolling through your pictures, as they’re all fabulous. Your all-time favourite dress is a real eye-catcher, and so is that 1970s pussy bow number. I’ve already been digging out lots of red for a future post! xxx
There is absolutely nothing bite sized about this crazy amount of fabulous!
I am loving these wonderfully curated ensembles. The gingham dress is absolutely stunning on you with that hat. Nods, too, to the fabulous red leather skirt and black and red maxi!
Yes, the Zara dress, perfection! How insane is it , that we both zeroed in on that! Shazam!
❤️❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
It is amazing how just a color like red can portray such power and energy!!!
Of course, I love every color so what’s not to find fabulous in all of these outfits??
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Wow, girl, your reds are stunning, every one of them. They *did* make my heart beat faster. Love, love those sock-boots and of course your off-the-shoulder glam dress. I just started watching Frankie and Grace, the first season. They get crazy on mind-altering tea and dance around the fire – now that’s the life. xox
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I love red and have quite a few red items in my wardrobe.
There are some fabulous outfits here, Suzanne; however could you have thought that because you have red hair you couldn’t wear red? You look gorgeous in red!
It took me awhile to come back to your blog. I haven’t seen Frankie and Grace and the link you provided led to many other links! I had to grab myself by the shirt collar and drag myself back!
Red is just plain thrilling and I LOVE EVERY ONE OF THESE OUTFITS!!!
You really have covered a whole range of red looks from sporty to sexy and you look wonderful in all of them Suzanne.
I have two pairs of red booties and find that red is a very versatile shoe color. You’ve convinced me that I need to visit my red options more often Suzanne.
What a veritable feast for the eyes Suzanne. I love all of these reds on you, especially that stunning off-the-shoulder dress! The sock boots are truly versatile which is what I find too – I’m still finding new outfits that take these boots as their inspiration.
I was recently off-island and found yet another pair of red short boots, but this time cowboy ones, so I can’t wait to showcase these bad boys! Ah, the joy of red… It’s taken me many years to warm to this colour, but I’m making up for lost time now.
Anna x
Red suits you very well and doesn’t overshadow your hair at all 🙂 I love the combination!
Red is such a powerful colour, I am surprised I have so little of it in my closet. After reading this post, I want to go out and buy something red now (it won’t be red boots with heels though…)