Exuding confidence, glamour and a little bit of romance, everyone needs a red dress in their repertoire, particularly as we approach Valentine's Day. Classic but showstopping, nothing turns heads quite like a red dress.
Also a favourite for summer and the festive season, it's a versatile piece that requires minimal accessories to make a statement, and flatters every hair colour and skin tone.
From red mini dresses to red midi dresses, and red satin dresses to shirt silhouettes, scroll on for all of the best red dresses to shop now.
Red is definitely Princess Kate's colour. The 43-year-old royal has been pictured looking stunning in a red dress several times, as seen above in a striking Preen number and matching red stiletto shoes while on tour in Canada. She's also worn red dresses to Royal Ascot and a Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in London.
The Duchess of Sussex is another royal who loves a red dress. She looked incredible in a scarlet red Safiyaa cape dress (above), which she accessorised with a red satin clutch by Manolo Blahnik and matching Stuart Weitzman pumps at the Royal Albert Hall. And who could forget the red Carolina Herrera gown she wore to the Salute To Freedom Gala in NYC?
Hailey Bieber was a dream in her red strapless mini dress by Ermanno Scervino, while most recently Kendall Jenner gave us all of the red dress goals as she closed the L'Oréal show at Paris Fashion Week in custom Mugler.
How I chose the best red dresses
Colour: My edit of course only includes dresses in a red hue - although some are true red while others lean slightly scarlet or burgundy.
Valentine's Day-appropriate: While many of these red dresses could be worn for multiple occasions, this edit is currently focused on date night styles.
Price: I've found red dresses at a range of price points, from £29 New Look numbers to £395 pieces from Nadine Merabi.
With its sultry low back and side split, Rixo's elegant Devina dress is a gorgeous choice if you're going somewhere really nice this Valentine's Day. It also features the brand's flattering signature underbust seam and long sleeves.
For a daytime dress, Marks & Spencer's red midi has a breezy cut that's super flattering and perfect for the new season. At less than £50, it's a total bargain that will take you all the way through summer.
I'm still obsessed with this red Nadine Merabi mini dress - and Michelle Keegan is also a fan. The textured bouclé-tweed fabric and pearl chain embellishments are very Chanel.
For a sleek and sexy red evening dress you can bring out on repeat, Mango just dropped this asymmetric midi. It features a one-shoulder design with flattering draping at the middle.
This sexy red Reformation dress has delicate adjustable straps, a sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice that falls to a full skirt. I'd style it with black heels and a dark nude lip.
With its ruffle butterfly sleeves, panelled waist and relaxed skirt, this Nobody's Child midi is beautiful for both Valentine's or spring/summer. Style it with barely-there heels.
How gorgeous is this red maxi dress from COS? Made from a cotton blend, it has a panelled skirt with subtly contrasting sheer stripes that show a hint of skin, while box pleats create movement.
Zara's romantic red midi dress is Valentine's perfection. Fully lined, its made from a satin fabric and has a sweetheart neckline with a structured bodice.
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