Lady in red – Amal Clooney's pencil dress and matching jacket convinced us to try this bold, beautiful colour
Amal is an expert in statement dressing - and this red moment was everything


Dressing up during the transitional months doesn't have to be dull, especially when we've got Amal Clooney's striking red pencil dress and matching jacket as inspiration.
We might be anticipating the warmer weather by filling our wardrobes with the best jumpsuits and best white jeans, but Amal's look has convinced us to try more bold colours in the transitional months between winter and spring.
Getting ready, especially for an event with a formal dress code, can be tricky during that time, but Amal Clooney nailed it with a striking red pencil dress and matching jacket during an outing in 2019. The extra layer and midi skirt length provided more coverage and warmth, and the vibrant colour kept things feeling bright, bold and fresh. if you're trying to figure out what to wear to a wedding this season, this style and colour is well worth a look.
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One of the best wedding guest dresses we've seen that feels timeless, classic and also super unique at the same time, Amal's flattering pencil style is a dream. A modest sweetheart necklace brings in a touch of sultry flair without demanding too much attention, with the simple and plain bodice and skirt looking crisp, sharp and beautifully flattering.
Some may wonder if you can wear red to a wedding, but Amal proves with this look that while the vibrant shade isn't the traditional colour you might expect to see at the celebrations, its bold tone can feel understated and oh-so elegant when the dress itself is a plainer, simpler piece with a timeless and classic shape.
The midi length of the piece makes it perfect for wearing during the months between winter and spring, with it offering a little more coverage than a mini style while the pencil skirt and fitted bodice are a lot more wind-friendly than the floating maxi styles we lean towards for occassion wear during warmer months.
Adding more practical warmth to the look, Amal layered a red cropped blazer over her dress. The piece, which boasts a sleek, collarless look and flattering cropped hem, worked to add an extra layer of warmth, but with its impeccable tailoring and 3/4 sleeves, it also created a striking silhouette that balanced classic with contemporary beautifully.
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Her sky-high white court heels might not be the most comfortable wedding guest shoes out there on the market, but they do create an ultra-feminine and classic look - and if you can't break out your least practical pair of shoes for a occasion as special as a wedding, then when can you?
With her hair styled in a voluminous side parting, Amal finished off her look by swiping on a pink-toned lipstick. Against the red of her outfit, the tone looked stunning and played down the brightness of the vibrant red shade. Of course, a brilliantly bold red lip would finish off this look equally well, but the pink does give a more natural-feeling flair.

Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse is a freelance royal news, entertainment and fashion writer. She began her journalism career after graduating from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in Magazine Journalism, receiving an NCTJ diploma, and earning a First Class BA (Hons) in Journalism at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. She has also worked with Good To, BBC Good Food, The Independent, The Big Issue and The Metro.
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