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10 sultry and sophisticated red dresses for Christmas season


By Niamh ODonoghue
17th Dec 2018
10 sultry and sophisticated red dresses for Christmas season

Whether your shade is succulent berry, rose, ruby or striking scarlet, there’s no denying how our favourite hues make us feel. Revamp your classic LBD this year and choose a fiery red instead to make you feel instantly alive, and, undoubtedly smouldering. From necklines with press-studs and lace details, flowing hemlines and luxurious materials, here are 10 of our favourite sophisticated red dresses just in time for Christmas.

This A-line dress from Zara, €39.95

Red A-line dress, €39.95 at zara.com

Red A-line dress, €39.95 at zara.com

This crystal embellished dress by Dodo Bar Or, €351

Crystal-embellished ruffled stretch-lace midi dress by Dodo Bar Or, €351 at theoutnet.com

Crystal-embellished ruffled stretch-lace midi dress by Dodo Bar Or, €351 at netaporter.com

This whimsical wrap dress at Topshop, €68

Snake jacquard knot midi dress, €68 at topshop.com

Snake jacquard knot midi dress, €68 at topshop.com

This grown-up mini dress at Mango, €119

Sequinned mini, €119 at mango.com

Sequinned mini, €119 at mango.com

This sexy, full-length, tulle, tiered gown by Needle & Thread, €565

Marie tiered embellished tulle gown by Needle & Thread, €565 at theoutnet.com

This cosy jumper dress at H&M, €39.99

Knitted dress, €39.99 at hm.com

Knitted dress, €39.99 at hm.com

This elegant, sleeveless midi dress at Sandro, €185.50

Sleeveless midi dress, €185.50 at sandro-paris.com

Sleeveless midi dress, €185.50 at sandro-paris.com

This modest mid-length, slip dress at Urban Outfitters, €25.50

Out From Under Justine satin front-slit slip dress, €25.50 at urbanoutfitters.com

Out From Under Justine satin front-slit slip dress, €25.50 at urbanoutfitters.com

This lavish knit dress by MSGM, €690

Knit dress by MSGM, €690 at matchesfashion.com

Knit dress by MSGM, €690 at matchesfashion.com

This incredible la dolce vita, full-length dress at Deitas, €666.29

Coco silk fold overdress by Deitas, €666.29 at brownsfashion.com