Seeing red: Fall fashion essentials in the season's hottest hue

Fashion's having a Little Red Riding Hood moment! Have some fun with the season's hottest colour and add fairy-tale romance to your wardrobe with these chic (but cozy) clothes you'll love to bundle up in

By Photos by Alvaro Govela; Hair and makeup by Jackie Shawn

Updated November 2, 2012

A hooded duffle

Head-to-toe black gets a style injection with this stunning everyday coat.

Coat, $750, Sentaler. Pants, $575, Lida Baday. Ring, $429, Thomas Sabo. Shoes, $200, Geox.

Under $100: Top, $74, Banana Republic.

Opaque tights

Your legs will look longer than ever when you pair dark hose with chic heels and a billowy coat or sweater.

Coat, $700, Sentalar. Dress, $385, Judith & Charles.Shoes, $200, Geox.

Under $100: Gloves, $68, French Connection. Tights, $18, Mondor.

Wearable fur

Add instant drama (and warmth!) to a wool coat with an oversized faux-shearling collar.

Coat, $750, Philip Sparks. BCBG Max Azria top, $178, BCBG.

Under $100: Pants, $95, Banana Republic.

Jewel-tone pants

If you add only one item to your fall wardrobe, make it a pair of bright, vibrant pants. Wear them with rustic tweeds for a look that’s totally now.

Coat, $298, French Connection. Top, $285, Autumn Cashmere. Surface to air pants, $295, The Bay. Michael Michael Kors bag, $295, Michael Kors. Shoes, $200, Geox.

Under $100: Expression bangle, $16, The Bay.

Dramatic details

Bold buttons, bright gloves or an oversized bow collar — it’s these accents that make you stand out from the crowd.

Coat, $595, Pink Tartan. BCBG Max Azria top, $178, BCBG. Tara Jarman pants, $350, The Bay.

Under $100: Gloves, $30, Reitmans.

Modern turtleneck

Wear it alone or under a blazer, coat or vest — this cozy classic is back.

Coat, $635, Lundstrom. Pants, $224, shoes, $145, both Anthropologie. Blanket, $200, Homesense.

Under $100: BCBG Max Azria top, $82, BCBG. Ring, $35, Express. Basket, $25, Homesense.

Schoolgirl style

Short skirts, white shirts and playful details like a cute beret or shoulder bag add a scholarly look to a simple coat.

Sandro top, $395, Calvin Klein watch, $400, both The Bay. Skirt, $295, Pink Tartan. Bag, $198, Roots. Boots, $220, Rockport.

Under $100: Coat, $99, H&M.George beret, $10,George.

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