I know, I know, following Valentino's AW22 catwalk show, we're all supposed to be wearing hot pink, but when I shop I want it to last years... decades if possible. And I fear fuchsia is a flash in the fashion pan.So set your fluoro daydreams to one side. This fashion season the colour you really want to go for, and please trust me here, is traffic-stopping red — elegant, arresting and timeless.It was the Max Mara AW22 catwalk that convinced me.When a model came sashaying down the runway in a floor-length red fisherman's roll-neck chunky-knit jumper dress with a matching red rib balaclava and red boots, clutching a fluffy red bag, it was an epiphany. This fashion season the colour you really want to go for is traffic-stopping red — elegant, arresting and timeless Jumper, £109, whistles.com; skirt, £79.99, reserved.com; jumper (around waist), £12.99, hm.com; trainers, £58, newbalance.co.ukAnd Max Mara wasn't alone. Designers decreed that the modern way to wear ruby tones is colour-drenched, from top to toe.And I couldn't agree more — it's a sure-fire way to look chic and pulled together, and lift your spirits while you're at it. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next A model's hand-me-down bikini from her mother stands the... Meet the very glamourous WAGs cheering on France and... Share this article Share If you're looking to spend a little more than usual, head to Cefinn whose classic wool suit in crimson (above, third from right), is top of my Christmas wish list.The single-breasted blazer nips in beautifully at the waist and I love the turn-up on the trousers. Dress, £35, warehousefashion.com; heels, £139, lkbennett.com; bag, £28, accessorize.com; earrings, £225, laurence-coste.comThe brand's Jacquetta velvet dress (above, second from left) is also worth a look. It's an elegant party piece that will see you through many seasons of fun.But this isn't a trend you need to blow the budget on.Warehouse has a jersey crepe cut-out detail midi for only £35; a fabulous winter coat from Primark is just £38.It may be a fabulously festive colour but follow the colour-drench formula and red isn't just for Christmas — it's a classic you can wear all year round.Don't miss Inspire's Christmas Gift Guide exclusively at mailplus.co.uk — just tap on the newspaper view to read If you beloved this article and you would like to acquire more facts pertaining to issuu.com kindly take a look at our web-site.