The red it bright but no clownish.  This blazer features a high-cut back and open-front with notched accents. Long sleeves with lightly padded shoulders with mock front pockets. It's Medium weight and fully lined.  It runs small to me.  Whatever size you wear go up one.  This sophisticated high cut blazer is universal!  It'll go great with jeans or a dress.  I feel this blazer is a great buy at $28 dollars.  Hope this help if you were on the fence on buying.