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Red Cocktail Dress

"The LRD -- How to Wear a Red Cocktail Dress"
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Another essential for any woman is the red cocktail dress. It's not as important as the must-have LBD (little black dress), but it's nonetheless an indispensable piece. With a red evening dress, you'll feel sassy, bold, alive, beautiful and little bit of naughty ;-) It gives you almost everything you need to feel and look right for the occasion. And did you also know that the color red has been scientifically proven to elevate your self-confidence? Yup, it's definitely a must-own look-effortlessly-hot item!

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Unlike most dresses, the red evening dress with high heel black pumps is the ultimate show-stoppers for any occasion. So if you're bored with the black cocktail dress, then go for red!

How to Buy a Red Cocktail Dress

    Mini notebook icon Pick a dress design that flatter your body shape and height. Go for knee-length instead of calf-length which can make your legs look stubby. Know what type of necklines and cuts will suit your body shape and be careful of where you place details on your body because they can accidentally highlight area you're not happy with.

    Mini notebook icon Choose the right red color for your complexion. The wrong one can make you look less appealing and healthy. Blueish-red flatter cool skin tones like Winter and Summer, while yellow/orange colored reds suit warm skin tones such as Autumn and Spring. Discover your personal color palette here.

Cool reds on bluish pinkish skin tones

From left: Blue red, burgundy, clear red, true red.

Warm reds on peach and yellow skin tones

From left: Tomatoe red, deep red, clear red (on light peachy skin tones).

    Mini notebook icon Opt for a versatile dress style. If you're on a budget and want to be able to wear the same dress multiple times without making it obvious then buy a red dress that is simple and universal in design. Like for example short-sleeved with a V-neck at knee-length.


How to Wear a Red Cocktail Dress

There are also several ways to accessorize this red-hot piece. However, I recommend you to go lightly on the extras as the color is already eye catching enough. If you decide to go for the whole charade, try to visualize an outfit theme that you want to create with the dress.
    Cindy Crawford wearing a red dress

    Cindy Crawford via wireimage

    Minikiss icon Put together an outfit that is appropriate for the occasion. Like for example if you're going on a semi-formal event go classy and minimal, on the other hand if you're going out clubbing then adding the extra sparkles and trendy pieces will perfectly suit the occasion.

    Minikiss icon The complementing and gorgeous colors with red gold, black and silver.

    Minikiss icon For a classy and simple look: black pumps, pearl necklace or crystal chandelier or stud earrings.

    Minikiss icon For a fun and eclectic: strappy gladiator high heels, colorful enameled bracelets and beaded boho earrings.

    Minikiss icon For a casual punk outfit: Multiple chain necklace, cocktail ring and thigh high boots

    Minikiss icon Bold and sexy look: Large cocktail ring or Art Deco necklace



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