How to Wear a Red Dress

How to Wear a Red Dress



If you want to be the center of attention at the next cocktail party you attend, then a good strategy is to wear a red dress. While not everyone has the confidence to pull off such a bold color, if you do it right, all eyes should be on you for the entire night.







Things You'll Need:





Red dress



Silver or gold shoes



Jewelry



Evening bag



Lipstick









1


Wear a red dress in a classic style that is cut well and flatters your figure. Consider both strapless options and more covered up styles to decide what you feel most comfortable wearing. Keep in mind that red is sexy in itself, so you can go with a more modest dress and still look sizzling hot.




2


Realize that fit is everything in a red dress. Check out how the dress sits from every angle to be sure it doesn't pull or gap anywhere.




3


Be sure the shade of red dress you wear compliments your complexion. Some reds have more blue undertones that could compete with certain colorings. Try a variety of reds against your skin tone to see what suits you best.




4


Wear nude underwear (or skip underwear altogether) to avoid panty lines.




5


Leave your legs bare or at least wear nude hosiery so your legs won't take attention away from the rest of your outfit.




6


Find a lipstick shade that matches the dress color. Let the focus be on your body and lips and go with more understated makeup for the rest of your face.




7


Select either silver or gold finishes for your shoes, jewelry and handbag. These will help set off the red and won't compete with it.








Tips & Warnings










A red dress can be perfect for all seasons. Add a short fur shrug to winterize the look for the holidays, or wear strappy sandals and a thin woven shawl to keep the look easy for the warmer months.








Let your smile sparkle as much as the red dress. Try using at-home whitening treatments for a week or two before the party to get the best results.








Expect to spend a little more on a red dress than you might on a darker choice, since you want to avoid it looking "cheap" or flimsy.



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