Fresh Ideas for Wearing a Red Dress to a Formal Event
The red dress is a total classic, and it’s very easy to see why. Red is such an enigmatic colour, perfect for turning heads and really standing out from the crowd of same-same neutrals. The red dress can be a little tricky to reinvent if you don’t fancy keeping it simple, but there are more ways to wear it than you might think! Here are some fresh ideas for styling a red dress perfectly, at any formal event on your social calendar…
Pretty in pink
Red and baby pink are a match made in hue heaven! Adding a few soft pink accessories is going to completely change the vibe of your dress, it’ll literally feel like an entirely new piece. Add a pair of satin pink kitten heels, an on-trend micro clutch and a light cotton shawl all in the same tone. Up the fashion ante by pulling your hair into a messy bun and fastening it with a pink satin ribbon. You’ll look so gorgeously vintage and contemporary all at the same time! This look is strong, so stick to a dainty chain necklace and some subtle gold stud earrings to avoid overpowering the outfit.
Boldly bohemian
Bright red might not be the first colour when you think of the boho aesthetic, but with the right material, it can actually look so incredibly whimsical, floaty and romantic. Hunt for an off the shoulder style in dreamy, flowing tulle and cotton, or go slightly more classic and stick to lace. Add a pair of statement hammered brass earrings, some gladiator style tie-up leather shoes in a worn tan and sling a macramé bag over your shoulder. Wet look waves or a twisted braid would both look amazing with this fresh get up.
Clean and contemporary
Minimalism doesn’t always have to mean black and white! Embrace the minimal lifestyle with your red dress, the colour is such a statement that it’s pretty good at doing most of the talking all on its own anyway. Keep it simple and reach for pair of sophisticated strappy brown-toned nude heels and a clutch to match. Pull your hair into a low bun, add some drop-down gold earrings, a few metal bangles and a smokey eye. You’re going to look outrageously cool, clean and contemporary!
90s chic
The 90s isn’t going anywhere anytime soon – thankfully! For the ultimate formal 90s outfit, you’ll need to grab yourself a satin or silk slip dress. Add some chunky platform heels in suede or velvet and a shining chain choker. Some delicate hoop earrings and a beaded shawl will go beautifully with this textural, 90s vibe. If you really want to go full-on, add pigtails or a velvet scrunchie to your hair.
Monochrome mood
Dressing head to toe in one colour has been a favourite amongst the chicest of celebs, fashion industry experts and even the royal family for a very long time, and it’s the perfect method for mixing up the way you style your red dress for formal events! Accessorise with burgundy heels, a bright tomato toned clutch, a dusty russet shawl and finish off with wine toned lipstick for a glamorous take on the monochrome trend.
Red dresses have so much styling potential! The key to great fashion is keeping your mind open whilst still staying true to your personal tastes and preferences. Get styling for your next night out on the town, in a red dress you’re sure to stun, whichever way you choose to dress it!
