Showstopping but still classic, everyone needs a red dress in their repertoire. Exuding confidence, glamour and a little bit of romance, nothing turns heads quite like a red dress.
Whether it's summer or 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 sequin red dresses to velvet and satin, scroll on for all of the best red dresses to shop now.
- The red midi dress: Rixo Zadie Jacquard Midi Dress
- The red mini dress: Reformation Saskia Dress
- The red sequin dress: Maje Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
- The red satin dress: Phase Eight Jasleen Red Satin Dress
- The red bodycon dress: M&S One Shoulder Midi Bodycon Dress
Celebrities and royals wearing red dresses
![[L-R Hailey Bieber, Princess Kate, Kendall Jenner, Meghan Markle]](https://images.hellomagazine.com/horizon/original_aspect_ratio/a9b716da995c-red-dresses-celebs-2.jpg)
Red is definitely Princess Kate's colour. The 42-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 not forgetting 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. No printed styles are included.
- Autumn-appropriate: While many of these red dresses could be worn all year round, this edit is currently focused on autumn/winter styles. Think modest or party season styles and warmer fabrics.
- Price: I've found red dresses at a range of price points, from £30 M&S numbers to £500 pieces from celeb-favourite Maje.
Rixo Zadie Jacquard Midi Dress
Editor's Note:
The Zadie dress is a Rixo icon and for autumn/winter you can shop it in this stunning poppy red hue. Made from a luxe satin jacquard, it has an empire waist with the signature underbust seam and a bra-friendly open back.
M&S One Shoulder Midi Bodycon Dress
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Marks & Spencer's red midi dress gets five-star reviews for its bold hue and flattering cut. At less than £30, it's a total bargain that will take you all the way through party season.
Nadine Merabi Natalie Red Dress
Editor's Note:
Nadine Merabi dropped this red mini dress as part of the new autumn/winter collection and I'm a little bit obsessed. The textured bouclé-tweed fabric and pearl chain embellishments are very Chanel, and it's already been spotted on Michelle Keegan.
Nobody's Child Red Frill Sleeve Layla Midi Dress
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With its ruffle butterfly sleeves, panelled waist and relaxed skirt, this Nobody's Child midi is classic and flattering. Style it with barely-there heels.
Mango Off-The-Shoulder Red Dress
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For a sleek and sexy red dress you can bring out to parties on repeat, Mango just dropped this midi as part of their luxe Capsule collection. It features an off-the-shoulder wrap neckline.
Reformation Saskia Red Dress
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Channel Hailey in this chic red mini dress from Reformation. It features delicate tie straps, a sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice that falls to a flowing skirt. I'd style it with barely-there heels and a classic red lip.
Reiss Becky Red Jersey Midi Dress
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Made from figure-skimming jersey with flattering ruching at the waist, this is the ultimate day to night dress. It has an off-the-shoulder neckline and subtle side split.
Maje Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
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If you're shopping for a red sequin dress, Maje has created the party dress of my dreams with this mini number. The embroidered tulle dress could be styled statement or sophisticated, and would look amazing with sky-high heels or fancy flats.
Phase Eight Jasleen Red Satin Dress
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Phase Eight just dropped this luxe red satin midi dress as part of their new occasionwear collection. It's cut with a sleeveless silhouette, a cowl neck and tie waist detail. I love it styled as a tonal outfit with matching stiletto heels.
River Island Red Ruched Blazer Mini Dress
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When in doubt, wear a blazer dress. And if you don't want to blend in, make it red. With its ruched detail and long sleeves, this one from River Island is so flattering.
COS Pleated Maxi Dress
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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. You could wear this one all year round.
New Look Red Long Sleeved Mini Dress
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New Look's red mini dress has long sleeves and a stylish square neckline for a piece that I'd dress up with heeled knee-high boots or down with ballet flats.
Zara Red Satin Midi Dress
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Zara's sleek and sleeveless satin midi dress will be a fail-safe for every season. I love the high neck silhouette and gathered detail at the waist.
