So, I was scrolling the other day, you know how it is, and bam! Saw this picture of Lady Gaga in this amazing red outfit. Not sure which one exactly, she has so many, but it was just so bold. Really stuck with me.
Got me thinking, I wanted to try and capture that kind of energy myself. Not like, a full-on costume, but something powerful and red I could actually wear.
First Steps: Closet Dive and a Plan
First thing I did? Went straight to my closet. Dug around for anything red. Found an old red top, some red heels I forgot I had, but nothing that really screamed ‘Gaga energy’, you know? Just wasn’t hitting right.
So, okay, needed a plan. Decided I needed a main red piece. Maybe a killer blazer? Or a really sharp dress? Definitely not that crazy meat dress, ha! Just something striking. Something I could actually find without breaking the bank.
The Hunt Begins
Alright, time to look around. I actually went out, hit up a couple of my usual stores. Spent an afternoon just browsing racks. Saw a few red things, but they were either the wrong shade, bad fit, or way too pricey. You know the drill.
Even popped into a charity shop on the off chance, but no luck that day. Started looking online too, scrolling through pages and pages. It gets tiring, trying to find that one thing.
Found It!
Then, finally! Found this awesome red blazer. Not too fancy, but really well cut, strong shoulders. Felt like the one as soon as I saw it. Grabbed it immediately.
Putting It All Together
Got home, excited to try it on. Pulled out some black trousers, tried it with those. Looked okay. Then tried it over a simple black slip dress I had. Bingo! That felt better, more sleek.
Shoes were next. Tried the old red ones from my closet – too much red. Dug out my trusty black heels. Yeah, much better. Kept it grounded.
Accessorizing was key.
Gaga always nails the details. Didn’t want to copy exactly, just get the vibe. Found these chunky gold hoops I haven’t worn in ages. Perfect! Added just enough bling without being distracting.
Final Touches: Hair and Makeup
Couldn’t just throw on the clothes and call it a day. Decided to go with slicked-back hair, keep it simple and chic. For makeup, I went back and forth. Ended up doing a fairly bold eye, but kept the lips more neutral. Didn’t want to compete with the red blazer.
The Final Look and Feel
So, I put everything on. Stood in front of the mirror. And honestly? Felt pretty damn good. It wasn’t a Gaga replica, not by a long shot. But it felt powerful. It had that bold, confident energy I was looking for when I first saw that picture.
It’s amazing how just wearing a strong colour like red can change how you feel. Definitely keeping this look in rotation. It was a fun little project, going through the steps and seeing it come together.
