Planning your festive wardrobe can save you time and stress in December as the holiday season approaches. To keep your style fresh and on-trend, we’ve curated eight chic looks from eight celebrities, all showcasing a timeless Christmas staple: the classic red dress.
1. Kylie Minogue in a Stunning Lace Dress
Kylie Minogue in a stunningly elaborate lace Dolce & Gabbana dress (Credit: WENN)
We recently featured the 46-year-old in a stunningly elaborate lace Dolce & Gabbana dress, which she paired with a satin red clutch and bow-embellished pumps from the same fashion powerhouse.
Kylie Minogue looked ready for Christmas in red bow-embellished pumps (Credit: WENN)
Kylie Minogue with a satin red clutch at the Chiltern Firehouse restaurant in Marylebone, London on November 19, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Lace and macramé dresses inject femininity into an ensemble and make the color red look less daunting.
2. Kate Middleton in a Classic Shift Dress
Pregnant Kate Middleton hid her baby bump in a shapeless red dress with three-quarter sleeves.
Kate Middleton looks elegant in a classic red dress with three-quarter sleeves, accessorized with a simple necklace and holding a bouquet of flowers (Credit: WENN)
She accessorized with a pair of black Jimmy Choo “Aimee” pumps, Kiki McDonough classic green amethyst and diamond cushion drop earrings, and a simple necklace.
The Duchess of Cambridge attends the East Anglia’s Hospices Norfolk Capital Appeal launch at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich, England, on November 25, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Solid-colored shift dresses like Kate’s are classic. They successfully balance conservative and modern styles, so if you want your dress to be a bit more modest than your average party dress, this is the best style to wear.
3. Myleene Klass in a Sleeveless Fit-and-Flare Dress
What’s so great about fit-and-flare dresses is that they are universally flattering.
Myleene Klass flaunts her incredible legs in a red holiday dress (Credit: WENN)
Take a cue from Myleene Klass, who showcased her toned body in her jacquard prom dress. This kind of dress is a win all the time!
Myleene Klass dazzles in a sleeveless fit-and-flare red dress with a jacquard pattern at the British Academy Children’s Awards (BAFTA) held at the Roundhouse in London, England on November 23, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
4. Ashley Greene in a Stylish Slip Dress
Slip dresses can be fabulous for this season, too! Try something like Ashley Greene’s Peter Som Spring 2015 dress paired with her Paul Andrew “Delphi” python sandals.
Ashley Greene shows off her sexy feet in Paul Andrew Delphi python sandals (Credit: WENN)
You can easily pick outerwear to go with it. A double-breasted coat or even a cape would complete your look.
Ashley Greene stuns in a red Peter Som slip dress adorned with floral appliqués at the 11th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Spring Studios in New York City on November 3, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
5. Lea Michele in a Long-Sleeved Mini Dress
Lea Michele rocked beautiful braids when visiting the Late Show with David Letterman in NYC on May 15, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
The ‘Glee’ actress balanced out the show of flesh in her long-sleeved lace dress from Valentino worn with Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate” pumps.
Lea Michele flaunts her sexy pins in a long-sleeved lace dress (Credit: WENN)
Lea Michele shows off her foot tattoo in black Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: WENN)
6. Elle Fanning in an Embellished Dress
’Tis the season to wear festive clothes, so why not go all out and opt for embellished garments, just like the ‘Maleficent’ actress’ Christopher Kane Resort 2015 dress adorned with floral appliqués?
Elle Fanning’s Christopher Kane dress is adorned with floral appliqués (Credit: WENN)
Elle Fanning radiates joy in a red lace dress with floral appliqués at San Diego Comic-Con on July 26, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
7. Crystal Reed in a Tea-Length Dress
Do you want to achieve vintage glam? Try a midi dress similar to the former Teen Wolf actress’s full-skirted piece.
Crystal Reed flaunts her sexy legs in a red tea-length dress (Credit: WENN)
A midi dress with a simple A-line silhouette would also work quite nicely.
Crystal Reed exudes vintage glam in a red off-the-shoulder dress at the 21st Annual Race to Erase MS at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 2, 2014, in Century City, California (Credit: WENN)
8. Emma Roberts in a Short-Sleeved Mini Dress
If long sleeves are too overwhelming, wear one with shorter sleeves. Take inspiration from the American Horror Story star’s red Fendi dress.
Emma Roberts flaunts her legs at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 3, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
She wore it with equally red Brian Atwood shoes, Dior Fine Jewellery rings, Chimento earrings, and a Swarovski bag.
Emma Roberts rocks a red Fendi dress with matching Brian Atwood shoes (Credit: WENN)
That should solve your holiday dress dilemma! Which one would you pick to be your ultimate Christmas party dress?