Pippa Middleton gave a masterclass in styling bold colour when she paired her striking red monochrome look with subtle navy accessories
We love how the tones work together to create a sleek and sophisticated outfit

Choosing how to accessorise a bold, monochrome look can be a challenge but Pippa Middleton hit the nail on the head when she paired her bright red suit trousers and matching top with some sleek navy heels and a suede clutch bag.
The monochrome outfit trend is going nowhere. In fact, the sleek and sophisticated look is only growing in popularity and we couldn't be happier about it. We adore the elevated approach to styling that lets bold colours shine and it's pushing us out of our comfort zones as we introduce more tones and shades to our winter capsule wardrobes.
But sometimes adding a juxtaposing colour to a single-toned look can really highlight its boldness - as was the case when Pippa Middleton stepped out in a head-to-toe red outfit with contrasting navy accessories back in 2019.
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With a flattering high waist, slim-fitted straight legs and an ankle-grazing hemline, the fit of these trousers has been called 'spot on' by H&M shoppers and will give you that perfectly tailored look for a high-street price.
Boasting a simple, flattering and versatile relaxed fit, with a simple V-neckline, button accent and slightly ballooned sleeves, this shirt will see you through workdays, evenings out, and parties alike. The colour is sharp and bright and we love the bold look.
With a simple straight leg design and mid-rise waist, these bold red trousers bring a polished and colourful flair to any look with their red shade, front pleat seams and elegant long hemlines.
These court pumps are classic and timeless, with their sleek pointed toe and 8cm heel adding elegant height to the sophisticated silhouette. Wide fit construction ensures all-day comfort and the soft navy faux suede means they're super versatile too.
The two colours work unexpectedly well together, with the navy-coloured suede of Pippa's heels and clutch bag introducing a soft pop of colour that compliments the red in place of sharper, harsher black accessories that are usually our go-tos when finishing off bright, bold outfits.
When you break it down, Pippa's look is really simple here and the matching top and suit trousers is an outfit formula she has often relied on over the years when attending events with a business-casual dress code. The suit trousers are perfectly tailored, with a flattering mid-rise waist, straight silhouette and ankle-grazing hemline elongating the leg for a sleek, classic look.
The cut of her long sleeve blouse is also simple, oozing effortless elegance with its chic straight neckline, flattering relaxed fit and tucked in hem. What this straight forward cut does is allow the bold, red colour to shine as the outfit's statement element without any fussy embellishments or intricate designs overwhelming or crowding the outfit.
The bright colour looks stunning on Pippa, with her radiant tan (which can be replicated with the best fake tans and most believable sun-kissed bronzers until the summer months roll back around) setting off the statement tone beautifully.
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While Pippa could have accessorised with a pair of red court pumps and a bright, bold red clutch to get a true monochrome look, she chose instead to introduce pops of rich navy into the outfit. Offering a much softer finishing touch than classic black leather accessories would have done, the navy almost dialled down the red and balanced it out with a deep, moody shade.
The suede material of her heels and matching clutch worked to do this too, with the soft, supple texture feeling more muted than a sleek, slick patent or leather. But still, the navy brought in a pop of colour that complimented the bright red with an equally vibrant tone - and we can't believe we never thought of styling these colours together!
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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