How to Style a Red Dress: 10 Styling Tips for a Timeless Look

Red - a color of romance, love, and passion. A red dress is a perfect yet understated way to translate feelings. According to the Clothes Color Guide, "Women in red perceive themselves as more attractive and have authority in their workplaces". Sometimes, styling the red dress can also go down the hill.

Business meetings, a casual girls' meet-up, or a romantic date can all be successful in the red dress. Just follow our secret tips and tricks for styling a red dress in 10 different ways, and never go wrong. EVER!

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All girls love red dresses for one reason or another—whether they already own one, consider red their lucky charm, or simply love the color. For them, there’s good news. You can simply style your dress one way every time for different venues and create an ultra-modern look.

1. Red Dress Accessorized with the Black

No one can go wrong with a red dress paired with black accessories. A date night to bask in each other's love or a meeting for lunch is the appropriate venue to wear the red dress and grab a black blazer or a black lapel-tailored coat on top.

The cut makes or breaks the deal! A red bandage dress with a structured black blazer is the right combo. Van Cleef and Apparel's “Black Sweet Alhambra” ear studs tie the whole look together. Black Louis Vuitton heels or any black stilettos complete the look.

Celebrity Lookbook: Russian fashion model Irina Shayk made a public appearance in a red mini dress, black blazer, and clutch. The black stilettos were truly a show-stopper.

2. Red Dress with a Denim Jacket

Denim and red color has a years-long history. A flowy red dress in a midi or maxi style with a halter neck or sweetheart neckline paired with a faded, two-tone denim jacket.

A silver pendant with matching studs and beaded bracelets is the perfect accessory for creating a casual, contemporary, bohemian look. The floral red dress perfectly complements the washed denim. Tanned open-toe mules and a cross-body bag complete the look.

Celebrity Lookbook: Australian model Miranda Kerr served the looks in the NYC streets in her floral red dress and denim jacket.

3. Red Dress with Gold Accessories

The glitz and glimmer of gold match with the red. Glamour and drama call for a woman in a red dress accessorized with gold accessories. Cocktail parties, galas, or Christmas dinners are the venues to showcase this combination.

A red satin gown paired with golden stilettos or kitten heels for a venue that requires you to dance. Golden studs and a Celine knot bracelet are some of the jewelry recommendations.

Celebrity Lookbook: In 2014, Sienna Miller attended the Vanity Fair Oscars party in a red gown and gold cuff.

4. Red Dress and White Accessories Understated Look

The red dress and white accessories can achieve a modern and minimalist look. This combination is perfect for a chic and sophisticated appearance that works well both day and night.

A red dress with a simple, sleek silhouette and accessories like a white fur jacket, heels, and a white clutch curate an elegant look. A stylist's advice: keep the jewelry minimal and elegant! This look is all about blending the colors of different palates.

Celebrity Lookbook: Bella Hadid's Christmas look in a red sparkly holiday edition dress and dramatic white fur coat is the right example of this look.

5. Red Dress with Bold Neon Accessories

The red dress with neon accessories is the definition of a bold and bright look. This combination is perfect for a night out or a girl's party. A sweet combo of chic girly charm.

A crimson red dress with a bold, eye-catching silhouette. A Sophia Webster neon shoe in neon pink or neon green and accessories like a neon yellow clutch and a neon bracelet are the accessories to make the look catchy. This girly girl look is great for college slumber parties.

Celebrity Lookbook: Audrina Patridge, an American TV personality and model, appeared on the red carpet in a red dress and neon pink heels.

6. Red Dress with Pearl Accessories

After diamonds, pearls are a girl's best friend. Red dresses and pearl accessories are an all-time hit. It's perfect for a retro-inspired look that works magic for both formal and informal events.

A vintage swing red with a silhouette inspired by a 1950s-style or 1960s-inspired shift dress is a go-to option for creating this look. Ways to achieve this look are a pearl necklace, earrings, pearl bracelet, pair of red heels, and a red lip.

Celebrity Lookbook: American actress and musician Zoey Deschanel looked dazzling in her red dress, which she paired with pearl earrings and a necklace.

7. Red Dress with a Leather Jacket

Leather jackets lend the charm of the 1990s and pair perfectly with the red dress. This relaxed-fit wardrobe keeps one cozy and is ideal for a spring market stroll. You can surely get featured in any addition of “What are you wearing today?”

A casual silhouette midi dress and a crop black leather jacket are good styles. The accessories can further add dimensions to this look. Ankle boots, black stockings, and a crossbody bag are minimal retrofits, letting the leather jacket and red dress take center stage.

Celebrity Lookbook: The heartthrob Hailey Bieber was papped in her red dress beautifully paired with the black jacket.

8. Red Dress with Lace Accessories

The lace recalls the romantic Victorian era. It can be used to fabricate the red dress, creating a stellar look. The silhouette of the red dress should be romantic, such as a lace-trimmed dress or a dress with a lace overlay.

In place of the fabrication of a red dress, lace accessories like shawls, gloves, and clutches can be worn to highlight “the red color and lace combo.” Nude heels and a soft, romantic hairstyle bind it all together.

Celebrity Lookbook: Emily Blunt wore a red lace dress to attend the “Your Sister’s Sister” premiere.

9. Red Dress with Casual Accessories

What makes the red dress stand out is it can be worn in many different ways. Red dress with the casual accessories makes a great choice for attending any cricket match or other sporty event. It is also great for musical events.

The flowy A-line modern-day silhouetted silhouette paired with the crop hoodie in basic colors and a peak should be the condiment choice. It can be put together with the boots or Nike trainers.

Celebrity Lookbook: No celebrity has embraced this look entirely but many have added a piece of red like Gigi Hadid red varsity jacket.

10. Red Dress and Diamonds

Now we can say, “ Diamonds are the girl's best friend,” and without a doubt, a red dress can look better than one without diamonds. The princess era calls for the red princess dress, diamond studs, and necklace.

All the shades of red look great for this combination. The sweetheart neckline adds room for the jewels.

Celebrity Lookbook: Tracee Ellis Ross, “an American actress,” made the diamond accessories and red dress combo.

Conclusion!

Red dress can form a perfect base for many different styling looks. It can be paired with a wide range of colors from neutral cool tone to warm tone. The red dress color palate in itself is diverse. It can be paired with black, gold, pearls and diamonds to create a regal mood board or a girl charm with the casual accessories like denim or varsity jacket.