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18 Really Good Red Dresses

By ELLE.com
Clothing, Day dress, Red, Dress, Orange, Sleeve, Pattern, Cocktail dress,
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Not every red dress has to scream va-va-voom. Sure, the color is a statement in and of itself, but that statement could also be "I want to be swathed like a baby in a cozy sweater dress." Whether you want to channel Minnie Mouse or Jessica Rabbit, in this guide there's a red dress for every mood. Shop our faves ahead.

1

A-Line Dress J.Crew

J.Crew
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A festive holiday party requires a dress with a bow. 

2

Draped Side-Slit Dress Versace

Versace
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A red so iconic it has its own Wikipedia page.  

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3

Montpellier Dress Wilfred

Wilfred
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It's sweater dress season. 

4

Hollie Dress L.K. Bennett

L.K. Bennett
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Can't you see Kate Middleton in this dress, made by one of her favorite brands. 

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5

Carlotta Dress Adam Selman

Adam Selman
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You'll turn heads in this dress, and it'll be worth it since it's on sale.  

6

Strapless Ribbed Bodice Side Draped Dress Brandon Maxwell

Brandon Maxwell
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Just one of the many classic dresses Brandon Maxwell makes.

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7

Nahar Faux Leather Dress Nanushka

Nanushka
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Layer a turtleneck under this flashy number to tone it down. 

8

Slit Ruched Satin Midi Dress Jonathan Simkhai

Jonathan Simkhai
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In case you're inspired by Dynasty, we suggest this statement number. 

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9

Check Button Blazer Dress Boohoo

Boohoo
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This also comes in yellow, which means you and your BFF can dress up as Cher and Dionne. 

10

Maria Silk Dress HVN

HVN
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The adult way to dress up at Disneyland. 

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Ruffled Wrap Dress & Other Stories

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The real-life version of the dancing emoji. 

12

The Juliet Realisation Par

Realisation Par

This isn't exactly a dress you ca wear mid-Winter, but it's so good you'll still love it come spring. 

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13

Asymmetric Midi Dress Cushnie

Cushnie
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A touch of pink is always welcome.  

14

Lace Midi Dress Astr the Label

Astr the Label
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This guipure lace dress is fast becoming an icon. 

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15

Ruched Maxi Dress Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg
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We're 100 percent sure you could wear this to work and a formal event. 

16

Analise Crepe Dress Reiss

Reiss
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The subtle details along the bust gives this dress a '40s vibe. 

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17

Sequin Dress Zara

Zara
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It doesn't get more fun than a sequin mini in fire engine red. 

18

Gathered Dress Mango

Mango
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This bohemian dress would work from winter to spring. 

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