10 Red Dresses That Aren't Just For Christmas

 

Red dresses are undeniably perfect for Christmas. But we've all had those sequin red dresses and walking-Christmas-tree get-ups that are so Christmassy, they are honestly as disposable as a snowflake-embellished paper plate.

The result? You wear them once, then they sit in your wardrobe collecting dust or become pals with someones old bra in the charity shop bargain bin.

Today, I show you ten red dresses that will see you through the festive period and beyond. After all, there's no point buying something that can only be worn once a year!

1. The Off- Shoulder Party Dress

When shopping for red dresses that will see you through Christmas and beyond, it's safe to opt for fabrics that are more on the plainer side of things. This thick, matte fabric doesn't particularly scream Christmas, but when dressed up with a whole lot of bling, it is perfect for the silly season.

As a matter of fact, this red dress will be making a regular appearance in my Summer wardrobe; there is something about this particular shade of red that makes me crave pina coladas and dances next to the beach. I'm heading down to Hamilton Island in a few weeks and this baby already has a prime spot reserved in my suitcase for island cocktails.

This red dress also combines two of my favourite things: off-shoulder and asymmetry. Not only does this ensure that I will be feeling a bit sexy this holiday period, it also ensures it will see me right through the Australian Summer. Wham! Bang! Thank you ma'am!

 

2. The Red Maxi Slip Dress

 

 

Dress: Irisie*

Earrings: Lovisa (Identical here)

Choker: Lovisa

Clutch: Tony Bianco

Heels: Famous Footwear

Miss Deville (see section 1) returns again and this time she's donning this season's creme-de-la-creme of all red dresses: the slip dress.

This outfit may as well have 'so here it is, Merry Christmas' plastered across the back! The silky texture, the low back, the slit; hello Santa baby! I went a bit Courtney Love with a wide-set choker and tassel earrings. If you're a 90s kid, you may as well act like one.

Although this red slip dress may seem festive, whack it on over a white tee and boom: an on-trend look that isn't the sartorial equivalent of egg nogg. I've also seen many ladies layering their slip dresses over shirts and turtle neck sweaters, which is a fantastic option for keeping a red slip dress on rotation all Winter.

As it's Summer here in Australia, I'll be layering this red dress over white tees, short sleeved denim shirts and floral tops. Then I'll add some Adidas Superstars and pretend that I'm an off-duty Gigi Hadid.

See red dresses #3-10 below! Sorry, I did sort of cheat... but a girl can seriously not actually own that many red dresses! **Hides face**

3. ASOS Choker Kimono Dress

This choker kimono dress is that stunning wine hue that is perfect for year-round wear. The oversized kimono sleeves and choker neck make it so on-trend that you wouldn't dare to have it in the back of your wardrobe collecting dust.

 

4. ASOS Lace Smock Dress

This lacey wonder seriously floats my boho boat (get in ma 'drobe!!!). Aussie ladies can take this beauty from the beach to bar with ease. It's also made to be layered over knitted jumpers and teamed with biker boots. #JustSaying

 

5. Bardot Lace Dress

I feel like I should just place a million heart emojis here, but that would be about as boring as the back of Louis Walsh's head. This bardot lace dress is your night-out BFF for all year round!

 

6. Princess Polly Playsuit

Erm.. isn't this a post about red dresses? Yes, but I couldn't leave this red playsuit out, it's super cute and it is perfect for Christmas, New Year and just life in general. **Insert Homer Simpson drool**

 

7. Revolve Lace Dress

The relaxed off-shoulder fit of this lace-dress makes it really versatile. It's a piece that will be really fun to dress up and down.

 

8. The Fifth Label Midi Dress

This print is like some kind of stunning optical illusion. Look at it one way and it's so festively Nordic, then look at it another and it says folky Summer festival.

 

9. Boohoo Cold Shoulder Dress

 

10. Lavish Alice Bandeau Dress

When looking for red dresses that will see you beyond Christmas, opt for orange toned reds. This Lavish Alice dress is perfect for partying the Summer away.


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