how to wear red

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Red Peacoat
How to wear it: The peacoat works now with a tee and knit dickey (which adds coverage without bulk) and later with a heavy sweater; the pop of red warms up a black-and-white palette.

From top to bottom: Jacket, $675, Mackage.com. Turtleneck dickie, Thakoon Addition, $270, Shopbop.com. White Skirt, Calvin Klein, $79, Macys.com. Bag, Rafe, $195, Couture.zappos.com. Shoes, $60, Solesociety.com.

how to wear red

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Red Pants
How to wear it: The pants that looked so chic with a tank and flats this summer can also mix with a leather jacket, scarf and top in autumnal reds.

From top to bottom: Pants, Worthington, $36, jcp.com. Scarf, $35, Loft.com. Jacket, Boss, $1,295, Hugoboss.com. Top, $75, Jcrew.com. Shoes, Daniele Michetti, $525, My-wardrobe.com. Bag, Reece Hudson, $495, Barneys.com.

how to wear red

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Red Sheath
How to wear it: This richly colored dress—which features stretch fabric, a flattering square necklines, and super-slimming seaming—makes summery accessories work for fall.

From top to bottom: Dress, $140, Bananarepublic.com. Belt, $188, Rainabelts.com. Bag, $90, Deuxlux.com. Shoes, $475, Lkbennett.com.

how to wear red

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Embellished Bib
I'm crazy about this embellished bib. Wear it under a jacket or with a shirt unbuttoned at the top. Gorgeous!

$565, Hautehippie.com.

how to wear red

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Long Tank
Dress up a top by slipping one of these long tanks underneath—the silk chiffon or lace bottom will peek out prettily. Bonus: The pieces are made with fabric that smooths lumps and bumps.

$60 each, Nicolemiller.com.

Next: O's fall fashion look book

From the September 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine