8 Stunning Red Dresses That Make a Statement ...

1. Red Skater Dress

Fit and flare silhouettes are really popular right now. When it comes to stunning red dresses, skater dresses are an easy way to wear the trend. This one from Topshop will set you back $100 but you'll find plenty of similar, more affordable alternatives in stores like Forever 21. Wear them during the day with a cropped biker jacket and ankle boots for a cool and contemporary look.

2. Red Lace Dress

For something really feminine, you can’t go past a red lace dress. There are plenty of different styles to choose from, from designer numbers by Collete Dinnigan and Valentino or budget buys from Nasty Gal and Modcloth. Wear them at night with delicate jewels and a compact clutch for an elegant evening outfit.

3. Red Peplum Dress

Peplum will still be around for some time yet, so why not make the most of this trend in a stunning red peplum dress? Wear it for work or play, and add accessories to suit the occasion. This red peplum dress by Alice + Olivia costs around $260 but if you’re after something more affordable, hit up stores like Modcloth, Nasty Gal, and Dorothy Perkins.

4. Red Gown

For a really show-stopping number, a red gown is just what you need. Wear one to formal and cocktail events and add metallic accessories to really glam your look up. You don’t have to splash out on really expensive designer dresses either, with stores like ASOS and Modcloth catering to more realistic budgets.

5. Red Bodycon Dress

Channel your inner vixen with a daring bodycon dress. Choose one in red to really stand out from the crowd. A bodycon red dress isn’t for the faint hearted so make sure you have the confidence and fearlessness to wear one. The iconic Hérve Léger dresses are quite expensive but you can get similar styles from stores like Forever 21 and ASOS.

6. Red Retro Dress

Fool people into thinking that you’re wearing a vintage dress with a retro-inspired number. Check out stores like Modcloth and Topshop for a great range of vintage-inspired red dresses. Wear your red dress with ladylike pumps and framed handbags to really complete the vintage-inspired look.

7. Red Sun Dress

For a bright and breezy daytime look, think about adding a red sun dress to your wardrobe. A full red dress can be a bit intense for the day, so look out for dresses in fun patterns or prints. This Oscar de la Renta dress in a gingham pattern is a great (albeit extremely expensive) example, but check stores like ASOS and Modcloth for similar patterned dresses.

8. Red Leather Dress

Leather dresses are becoming more and more popular. It was only a matter of time before we moved on from black leather to coloured leather. This Miu Miu dress will set you back a couple of thousand dollars (crazy, right?) but rest assured, you can get more affordable, faux-leather options at stores like Free People.

A red dress is a stylish way to shake up your wardrobe. Just like applying a coat of red lipstick, slipping on a red dress can greatly enhance your mood and boost your confidence levels. What do you think of these red dresses? How would you style them?