Red Dresses for Prom, Parties, and More

How to Wear a Red Dress for Different Occasions

Red dresses are the perfect mix of elegance and bold intensity, so it’s easy to see why you may want to wear this power color for every occasion! But how do you know you can wear red to your next event? Let’s take a look at a few different occasions to see if you can wear red dresses and, if so, how to wear the right style for the event!

Should I wear a red dress to prom?

Yes, red is a great dress color choice for prom! Red is a statement color, so if you want to stand out at your prom, choose a bold bright red prom dress or red sparkly sequin prom dress that will make heads turn. If you prefer not to be the center of attention but still want to wear red, select a rich wine red formal dress that will portray sophistication and grace.

Can I wear a red dress to holiday parties?

Holiday parties are great opportunities to showcase beautiful red party dresses. Attending a Christmas party? Consider matching the glitz of the holiday decor by wearing a short red sequin dress. Going to a more formal holiday party? Opt for a subtle look by going with an elegant long dark red dress. You can even spice up your Valentine’s wardrobe with a sexy tight red dress, or go for a casual red dress for a patriotic look for Fourth of July. Whichever holiday you want to dress up for, you can celebrate in style with a red dress.

Can I wear a red dress to a wedding?

Although there was once an unwritten rule against wearing red to weddings, times have changed! It is now acceptable to wear red to a wedding. However, you still want to be considerate of the bride. There are numerous shades of red, so when selecting a dress to wear you may want to steer clear of a bright fiery red dress that steals the bride’s spotlight. Instead, opt for a more subtle, yet sophisticated burgundy red dress. If you still aren’t sure about wearing a red dress to a wedding, consider asking the bride for her approval. If she says it is okay, then you have nothing to worry about!

Ready to shop red dresses for your next special occasion? PromGirl offers a large assortment of red dresses in various shades that can be worn to a number of events both fancy and casual. From bold and bright reds to deep and dark reds, the collection above offers both long and short red dresses in a variety of hues. Whatever the occasion, PromGirl is your destination for finding the red dress your heart desires.