Red Dresses Project Power, Sex Appeal, and Confidence

Red dresses announce your arrival in an eye-popping way.

A crimson sheath, wrap, or other style is perfect for many special occasions, as well as everyday wear.

A red dress may flatter many skin tones -- perhaps because there are so many shades and tones of this primary color. A little blue creates deep-hued reds that flatter pale complexions.

Add orange for shades of red apparel that flatter autumn skin tones.

Dilute scarlet with white and you have dreamy tones of berry and fucshia. Add black, and we have maroon fashion dresses.

Pick Flattering Hue & Cut

Look for a dress designed to minimize figure flaws.

Surplice front and wrap dresses flatter all but flat-chested gals, creating a feminine silhouette.

Another advantage of the V-neckline is that it travels well from professional setting to evening out.

Avoid Shirring for Apple and Pear Shaped Gals

If you have an apple or pear shaped figure, avoid fashion dresses with pleats or shirring at the waist. This emphasizes girth.

A bias cut skirt flatters many body shapes.

Red Dress Is Easy to Accessorize

A crimson dress is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and New Year, the Fourth of July, and any event where you want to shine and be remembered.

Many older women prefer sleeves. If you love the dress but it is sleeves, wear it with a sweater, shawl or, for business, a jacket.

If you absolutely adore red apparel, you may want to ramp up your wardrobe with a crimson, scarlet, or cheer cherry red-trench-coat, red pea coat, red rain or wool poncho.