Out of the black: Red party dresses to switch up the classic LBD

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Festive looks with no Christmas jumpers in sight (Pictures: Reformation/Goddiva/Oh Polly/Getty)

There’s a reason the little black dress has its very own acronym. A timeless classic, these wardrobe workhorses can be brought out again and again.

But when party season rolls around, you might want to add a splash of colour to your ‘fit.

Red dresses have been having a moment recently, with scarlet-hued gowns spotted on style icons like Meghan Markle and Blake Lively.

It’s also associated with Christmas, but thankfully you don’t have to dress up as Mrs Claus to rock a red frock to your next event.

The key to wearing red (without looking like a badly-wrapped present) is to introduce grown-up elements and tone down the brightness with different-coloured accessories.

You can either veer towards a Jessica Rabbit look – amping up the sex appeal – or keep it simple and let the shade do the talking.

Keep your trusty LBD, but consider the LRD as its saucier, fierier, more festive bestie.

Lusso the Label ruched balloon sleeve midi dress

It’s giving House of Gucci drama, which we obviously adore (Picture: Asos)

Buy for £112.50 (on sale) at Asos.

Shard detail midi dress with sheer waist detail

This statement piece will see you through party seasons for years to come (Picture: Asos)

Buy for £88 (on sale) at Asos.

Tiered Silky Dip Hem Midi Dress

Flowing red satin and a flattering cowl neck make this dress feminine and flirty (Picture: Chi Chi London)

Buy for £50 from Chi Chi London.

Puff Sleeve Organza Midi Dress

This frock is modest in the front and party in the back, with on-trend puff sleeves (Picture: Coast)

Buy for £111.20 (on sale) from Coast.

Ruched High Neck Cut Out Maxi Dress

A long dress doesn’t need to be frumpy – go fitted with cutouts for a nighttime look (Picture: Missguided)

Buy for £19.20 (on sale) from Missguided.

Beatrice Wine Corset Midi Dress

The corset on this will cinch in your waist and boost your cleavage (Picture: House of CB)

Buy for £139 from House of CB.

Isabella Red Dress

The deep V on this neckline is risque in all the right ways (Picture: Rat and Boa)

Buy for £165 from Rat and Boa.

Off the Shoulder Wrap Midi Dress

This dress suits every body, and has become a cult favourite, available in all the colours of the rainbow (Picture: Boohoo)

Buy for £24 (on sale) at Boohoo.

Kaila Dress

The ruched tie waist on this scarlet number is great if you’re shy about your middle section (Picture: Reformation)

Buy for £73.50 (on sale) at Reformation.

Petite Sustainable Satin Midi Slip Dress

Make like the model and grunge up your partywear with some chunky boots (Picture: Nasty Gal)

Buy for £22.50 (on sale) at Nasty Gal.

Long Puff Sleeve Satin Mini Dress

Silky, short, and slinky – what more could you want from a party dress? (Picture: Oh Polly)

Buy for £58 from Oh Polly.

One Shoulder Evening Maxi

You don’t need to wear black for black tie events, as this pillarbox gown proves (Picture: Goddiva)

Buy for £68 from Goddiva.

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Mara Red Velvet Dress

Velvet is the perfect nod to the festive season (Picture: Kitri)

Buy for £165 at Kitri.

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