The 25 Best Red Dresses for the 2023 Festive Season + Beyond

Red may be synonymous with the festive season, but this autumn/winter it’s already the shade the fashion crowd can’t stop wearing. Whether it’s a nonchalantly placed red knit atop a monochromatic outfit, cherry red accessories, or a bold coat choice, red has fully infiltrated the collective fashion consciousness. And now the festive season is upon us, we can’t stop seeing beautiful red dresses it would be impossible not to wow in. So much so, that it seems like the obvious option to upgrade your LBD this party season. Requiring little else to elevate it’s already show-stopping qualities, a red dress is an easy way to go full glam in seconds. See below for further proof. These are the 25 best red dresses for the 2023 festive season and beyond. After all shades of red are going nowhere for spring/summer either, so you won’t regret your va va voom purchase. Here’s to a red hot Christmas & New Year…

Best Red Mini Dresses for 2023 + Beyond

Reformation red satin Maves dress is an off the shoulder silhouette, with long sleeves and a mini hemline and its perfect for party season.
Reformation Maves Dress, (£298) £223.50

Reformation’s Maves dress is perfect party season fodder, especially in this sassy red hue. It also comes in black, almond, and a light grey velvet version.

H&M red Short dress in woven fabric with a slight sheen. Stand-up collar with extra fabric that overlaps at the front for a draping effect. Concealed buttons at the back of the neck, a concealed zip down the back and long sleeves constructed without shoulder seams. Unlined.
H&M Draped dress, (£27.99) £22.40

H&M’s chic and affordable draped satin number is another great option and comes in sizes XS-4XL.

& Other Stories Velvet Open Back Party Dress, £95

This velvet mini also comes in black, but it is so yummy in red.

Reformation Pike Satin mini dress in burgundy red has long sleeves, a chic boat neckline and a mini hemline. 
This is a crinkle texture satin fabric made from 78% Naia™ and 22% Polyester.
Reformation Pike Satin Dress, £228

Join the waitlist for the “Chianti Crinkle” version of Reformations perfectly festive satin mini dress. It also comes in Ivory, black, and lilac. The Reformation Eleny Dress is also a winner.

Jacquemus' viral 'Le Chouchou' collection red Rib-knitted wool-blend 'Colin' mini dress has an asymmetric grosgrain strap with the lineup's new silver hardware. Shirt collar, long sleeves, asymmetric button up front and figure hugging fit.
JACQUEMUS Colin asymmetric ribbed wool-blend mini dress, £600

This sassy knit number certainly doesn’t look like a Colin…

Best Red Midi & Maxi Dresses

best red dresses 2023 - Artfully tucked at the waistline with fluted, split-cuffed sleeves, E.Stott's red wool-crepe Ora dress conveys Elizabeth Stott's contemporary eveningwear vision.
E.STOTT Ora fluted-sleeve wool-crepe dress, £1,150

So chic.

best red dresses 2023 - This gown from Galvan is synonymous with timeless elegance. Made to a floor-length silhouette, the long-sleeved style features a round neckline and comes in a vibrant red colorway
GALVAN Long-sleeved gown, (£1,546) £1,082

Simple at the front, party at the back. Snap this up at 30% off and be so happy with yourself.

best red dresses 2023 - Reformation festive red party dress is Designed to be fitted at bodice with an A-line skirt, drop waist and wide straps and square neck.
Reformation Kallie Dress, (£298) £223.50

Drop waists and playful peplums are here to stay for SS24 so you will be ticking off multiple trends in Reformation’s glamorous Kallie dress.

best red dresses 2023 - & Other Stories red Satin midi dress featuring an open back with self-tie detailing at the back and flared sleeves.
& Other Stories Satin Midi Dress, £95

You need to see the back of this red satin midi too.

best red dresses 2023 - Ghost freya sati midi dress in port red colour. With long straight sleeves, Freya is a classically elegant midi dress with gorgeous cut-out detail just below the neckline. Wear yours with your favourite heels and a signature clutch bag.
Ghost Freya Satin Midi Dress Port, £159

This slinky number is gorgeous in “port” red.

best red dresses 2023 - Rixo's Sandrine dress in a red lightweight daisy-pattern jacquard drapes beautifully and is perfect for occasions. This V-neck midi slip dress is an iconic RIXO style.
Rixo Sandrine V-Neck Midi Dress, £235

There is also a longer sleeve version of this dress, but this one is going to be perfect for every season.

best red dresses 2023 - & Other Stories red Midi dress featuring puff sleeves and tiered, cascading ruffles that fall into an asymmetric hemline.
& Other Stories Tiered Ruffle Midi Dress, £265

A serious contender for the most fun dress you can snap up on the high street now, & Other Stories’ fabulous red ruffled dress is already sold out in some sizes so shimmy at speed to snap it up.

best red dresses 2023 - Turn to maxi dress from Rixo for an evening option that is both elegant and opulent at once. Made from bordeaux-red velvet, the style features a lace-trimmed deep V-neck and a buttoned front.
RIXO Lace-trimmed velvet maxi dress, £355

A vintage style classic you will come back to every autumn/winter.

best red dresses 2023 -  Ganni red floral jacquard mxi dress with Low back, full skirt and Cinched waist with v-neck and thin straps.
GANNI Floral jacquard maxi dress, £330

So pretty. See also Reformations Juliette dress which is equally gorgeous in a similar burgundy/red floral.

ASOS desifgn red maxi dress with Wrap front, Button-through front, Flutter sleeves, Zip-back fastening and figure-skimming fit.
ASOS DESIGN Curve Red flutter sleeve dress, (£55.00) £38.50

This bias-cut flutter sleeve maxi has a touch of Kate Moss Topshop about it.

Define your dress code with styles from Toteme, a Stockholm-based brand dedicated to creating a modern uniform. This belted maxi dress boasts an irregular rippled texture and soft gathers around the neckline.
TOTEME Gathered maxi dress, £480

Chic. For a budget alternative check out H&M’s red drawstring waist midi dress and this tapered waist red dress

Red Knit Dresses for 2023 + Beyond

EXTREME CASHMERE bright red cashmere-blend maxi dress with round neck, relaxed fit and long relaxed sleeves.
EXTREME CASHMERE cashmere-blend maxi dress, £730

A dreamy way to stay warm this winter. If your budget doesn’t stretch to cashmere, then check out Zara’s bright red knit midi dress.

& Other Stories Maxi dress knitted from an alpaca and wool blend. Detailed with a side slit.
& Other Stories Knitted Maxi Dress, £85

Even a knit dress looks night out ready in siren red. And it looks beautiful paired with our favourite flat party shoes

In a stunning bold shade of red this Jigsaw merino slouchy jumper dress is crafted from extra fine merino wool, this relaxed silhouette arrives with a stylish chunky tie?belt to let you cinch in the waist.The cuffs are turned back and tacked in position, but the tack can be cut to let you fold cuffs to desired length. Turtleneck can be rolled up or down. Style it back with knee-high leather?boots to bring statement to your everyday dress.
Jigsaw Merino Slouchy Jumper Dress, (£190) £152

The details make this red knit dress stand out from the rest.

Mango red knit dress in Fine knit fabric. Straight Long design with relaxed fit, Rounded neck & Long sleeves. Side slit hem.
Mango Round-neck knitted dress, £35.99

This simple deep red knit midi dress from Mango will be the perfect one-and-done outfit on cold days.

Best Red Sequinned Dresses

best red dresses 2023 - ROTATE BIRGER CHRISTENSEN dar red Sequined maxi dress with round neck and puff sleeves is perfect for the festive season.
ROTATE BIRGER CHRISTENSEN Sequined maxi dress, £414

The shade of this dress is called “Rumba Red” and it looks ready for some serious dance floor action.

best red dresses 2023  - Tied with an oversized bow at the nape, Staud's red Ilana mini dress is saturated with light-catching sequins that create a captivating effect.
STAUD Ilana bow-accent sequinned mini dress, £380

Gift yourself this perfect party season dress and tick off multiple trends at once, red, sequins, bows…

best red dresses 2023  - RIXO red Samantha sequined minidress has a high neck, mini hemline and long balloon sleeves.
RIXO Samantha sequined minidress, £335

The high neck and balloon sleeves balance out the mini hemline on this Rixo party dress.

ZARA WOMAN COLLECTION Long red sequinned chiffon dress made of 100% spun viscose. Featuring a round neck, long sleeves, contrast sequin appliqués and a buttoned opening at the back.
Zara ZW COLLECTION SEQUINNED CHIFFON DRESS, £119.00

Chiffon and sequins are a match made in heaven.

best red dresses 2023 - The Vampire’s Wife crafts this red Falconetti dress from shimmering silk-blend lamé with a French-darted bust, then flutes the cuffs and hem for a fluttering finish.
THE VAMPIRE’S WIFE Falconetti ruffled silk-blend lamé dress, £1,595

Not exactly sequins, but close enough. This is a dress to invest in now and wear every festive season. It also comes in silver and shimmering green.

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