Red lipstick: Timeless or outdated?
A reader is wondering whether she needs a makeover.
From The Times
September 13, 2026

A reader has been wearing red lipstick as her staple color for years.

A close-up of Taylor Swift wearing vibrant red lipstick.

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Now she is wondering: Is it time to move on?

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