Something isn’t truly essential unless it’s versatile. It needs to earn its place, suit any personality, and blend easily with different styles. To see if this idea holds up, we asked three Vogue editors to style the same piece in their own way.

At Vogue, everyone has a unique perspective, but each editor was drawn to Comme Si’s crimson shirt to kick off the series. Over the past few seasons, red has taken over runways and street style, offering a simple way to add a bold pop of color to any outfit. Whether worn as a shirt, casually thrown over a matching set, or tied at the waist, it proves it can be more than one thing. See how each editor made it their own.

Libby Page, Executive Shopping Director

“For someone who rarely wears color, a crisp red shirt has become a staple for adding some energy to my wardrobe. I always pair it with black, of course, and sometimes khaki or taupe to keep things interesting.”

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Comme Si cotton-poplin shirt – $275 NET-A-PORTER / $295 COMME SI
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Uniqlo jersey pleated long shorts – $40 UNIQLO
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The Row India 12.00 bag – $3,890 THE ROW
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J.Crew vintage jersey T-shirt – $35 J.CREW
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Phoebe Philo Bolo mules – $1,450 PHOEBE PHILO
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Madewell leather center-bar belt – $58 MADEWELL

Naomi Elizée, Fashion Market Director

“I love how versatile this Comme Si top is. I can wear it as intended or knot it at the waist as a little styling trick to make the whole look more interesting.”

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Comme Si cotton-poplin shirt – $275 NET-A-PORTER / $295 COMME SI
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Extreme Cashmere N°347 Aries T-shirt – $355 MYTHERESA
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Sewit Sium Black Power fist necklace – $225 SEWIT SIUM
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Celine Maison Celine belt – $1,200 CELINE
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Frame The Essential jeans – $298 FRAME
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Zara mesh flat ballet flats – $76 ZARA

Alexandra Hildreth, Fashion News Writer

“I normally don’t wear bright colors, as everyone in the office jokingly knows, but I really liked the subtle sheen of the Comme Si shirt. The material made it feel more like a neutral than something glaringly bright, so I styled it like I would any other black, gray, or white piece—casually and open over my usual monochrome outfit for a brisk spring day.”

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Comme Si cotton-poplin shirt – $275 NET-A-PORTER / $295 COMME SI
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Givenchy Goatskin Pandora shoulder bag – $720 EBAY
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Gap Vintage soft T-shirt – $25 GAP
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Tory Burch pierced embellished mules – $425 NET-A-PORTER
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Celine Eyewear Triomphe sunglasses – $510 NET-A-PORTER
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Mango A-line skirt – $140 MANGO

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Flore Flore Zoë shirt – $420 FLORE FLORE
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Ralph Lauren relaxed fit linen shirt – $125 RALPH LAUREN
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Gap 100% linen shirt – $80 GAP
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Alex Mill Mill shirt – $145 ALEX MILL
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Eres L’intemporel Mignonette linen shirt – $465 NET-A-PORTER
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Éterne Lucien top – $285 ÉTERNE

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Three styles at work the red shirt courtesy of Comme Si The questions are written in a natural conversational tone

BeginnerLevel Questions

Q What exactly does the red shirt mean in this work context
A Its a metaphor for a bold highvisibility working style People who wear the red shirt are assertive take risks and arent afraid to stand out or challenge the status quo

Q What are the other two styles
A The three styles are usually Red Shirt Blue Shirt and White Shirt Courtesy of Comme Si implies these styles are borrowed from a specific methodology or brands philosophy

Q Is this about actual clothing
A No Its a metaphor for communication and behavior You dont need to wear redits about how you show up and interact at work

Q Im shy Can I still use the red shirt style
A Yes You can practice it in small steps like speaking up once in a meeting or volunteering for a visible task Its a skill not a personality

IntermediateLevel Questions

Q What are the main benefits of using the red shirt style
A It helps you get noticed influence decisions and drive change Its great for leadership roles negotiations and pushing projects forward when things are stuck

Q What are common problems with the red shirt style
A People can see you as aggressive domineering or inconsiderate It can also create friction in teams that value harmony or process over speed

Q How do I know which style is best for me
A Match your style to the task Use Red for urgent decisions or presenting big ideas Use Blue for collaboration and team morale Use White for analysis research or conflict mediation

Q Can I switch between styles in the same day