
So, whether you're in the market for an appropriately hued piece for Valentine's Day, or you're just in the mood to turn heads while feeling hot, hot, hot, we've rounded up a slew of red dresses that aren't for the color shy. With so many shades to choose from (scarlet, crimson, rose, oxblood, and more), there's no excuse not to shimmy into one of these 12 vibrant sheaths and let your bright side shine.

Because being soft to the touch is key.
Ellery Flared Velour Dress, $2,450, available at Farfetch.

Head on down to tinsel town.
CF. Goldman Tinsel Dress, $750 $450, available at LCD.

Go ahead and wrap yourself up like a present.
Zara Long Check Dress, $49.90, available at Zara.

Remember, shapeless is a universally flattering shape.
Paper London Phoenix Dress, $580, available at Paper London.

A slip that's totally acceptable to wear in public.
Reformation Feliz Dress, $98, available Reformation.

This one is totally tubular, no?
Tibi Structured Crepe Strapless Drape Dress, $425, available at Tibi.

All eyes will be on you in this statement-maker.
Natargeorgiou Sheer Panel Dress, $985, available at Farfetch.

The comfort of a T-shirt dress with the flare of a party one.
Maje Rabata, $470 $235, available at Maje.

You're never fully dressed without a wrap dress.
DP Curve Red Wrap Dress, $44 $35, available at Dorothy Perkins.

No effort or accessories required.
Love A Line Mini Dress with Pockets, $60, available at ASOS.

Hello, deep pockets.
& Other Stories Open Back Midi Dress, $95, available at & Other Stories.

"I'm a flirt, I'm a flirt…"
Gucci Ruffled Silk-Georgette Dress, $4,900, available at Net-A-Porter.
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