Makin’ It (at) Work: Crimson Crush

by Cubicle Chic — October 20, 2011 — 4 Comments

Autumn in New York is, in a word, magical. The leaves morph into a rainbow of fiery colors (yes, there are trees here—especially in Brooklyn!), a cool breeze replaces oppressive humidity, and an invigorating energy is in the air.

Inspired by the weather, I pulled my winter work wardrobe out of hibernation this weekend and had a realization: my cold-weather clothes are pretty lacking in quantity and color. And if there’s ever a season not to be buried in black and grey, it’s this one—bright, bold, jewel-toned colors are everywhere.

The gorgeous crimson hue that was all over the fall 2011 runways has particularly gotten our attention. There’s something about wearing deep red that makes us feel empowered, feminine, and chic all at once.

Betty Jackson

Elie Saab

Moschino

Rodarte

So as you can imagine, I was pretty excited to find this unique crimson number from a punky, hip line called Kahri by KahriAnn Kerr. While the coat fits into acceptable corporate attire, the military buttons, ladylike lace detail, and standout color make it exceptionally one-of-a-kind.

Best of all, a coat is a great way to wear this bold shade without making too big of a statement. Crimson packs a bit too much saturation for a head-to-toe outfit, so for the office, it’s best to keep it to accessories and outerwear.

That said, Meredith and I have found that it’s totally safe (and fun!) to take fashion risks with your outerwear. Of course it’s important to maintain a polished, professional look (who knows who you’ll run into in the elevator!).

But, since you’re not in your cold weather accessories all day, you can make a bolder statement than you would with your everyday attire. If you’re usually nervous about busting out bright colors at work, try wearing bold jackets, scarves, and gloves—all great avenues for experimentation!

You can also try a pair of patent leather crimson pumps—they’ll work with most dark winter colors, and you won’t have to take them off once you get inside. And crimson lipstick? No matter the season, we think that’s always in style.

Photos courtesy of Cubicle Chic.

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Cubicle Chic is a personal style blog, founded by Lindsay Mueller and Meredith Duncan. Cubicle Chic focuses on dressing for the corporate world, with a healthy dose of creativity and flair. These two ladies believe that your 9-5 wardrobe shouldn’t bore you—there’s no need to get lost in a sea of suits! Instead, stand out by expressing yourself and find trends and style signatures that work for you. That’s a sure-fire way to make for a feel-good, look-good situation—and who doesn’t want both?

4 Comments on "Makin’ It (at) Work: Crimson Crush"

marie October 20, 2011 at 7:55 pm · Reply

Love the coat, The color is fabulous!
- Lindsay October 20, 2011 at 9:20 pm · Reply
  
  Thanks Marie!
Jill October 21, 2011 at 9:57 am · Reply

Wow. That coat is fabulous. Nice find!
Lindsay October 25, 2011 at 10:24 pm · Reply

Thanks Jill!