Spring might be in the air, but so are the lingering chills of Winter! Chase away those cool blasts (and layer up!) with a lightweight jacket, in the hottest colors of the season.

Every bit as crucial as your go-to favorite little black dress, a failsafe little red dress an absolute-must-have of any true fashionista’s closet. Going with red instead of the more predictable LBD route is bold, sexy, and uplifting. Even better? Studies show that men, on a root, biological level, respond “favorably” (i.e. they do a double-take; their pulse quickens) upon seeing a lady in red. Hawt! So who’s to argue with science? Work that red! Here, my fave way to style the hottest of hues for a work-to-play kind of day.

November is nearly halfway through, which means that holiday party invitations are starting to fill up your inbox. The big question: What are the trends of the season and how can you get them all in one outfit without looking like an overdressed Christmas tree? Don't worry – French Connection has got you covered. Check it out below.