Fashionista NOW: 12 Last-Minute Party-Ready Red Dresses Fashion Inspiration

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On the last-minute shopping spree and about to lose your mind? Put your trust onto the ultimate party dress: The RED kind.

Did you know that based off the number of looks posted on Lookbook, the black dress vs red dress ratio is roughly about 7 to 1? Now, if for some reason, you must stand out at a party, get your admirers’ hearts to beat faster and your enemies to quietly suffer from a lesser spotlight, wear nothing else but a stunning red dress made to enhance your natural shape (along with minimal jewelry, the right shoe plus fresh makeup)!

While, we do all have an inkling that a bold red dress can be all the statement you need to celebrate in style come the year-end festivities, the time available for shopping for the right one has pretty much shrank. Christmas is on the horizon and so is the New Year’s. Have you decided on what even to wear yet? Now that’s the question.

For those who live or are pushed for time and have to resort to last-minute dressing, worry not, as I’ve curated a list of 12 fool-proof ready-to-wear-and-party red dresses divided into different price points (from under RM50/USD14 options to under RM320/USD90) to lessen your burden as you shop online.

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Without further ado, let’s dive in to the 12 fashionable red frocks that will get you in the festive mood:

Red Dresses Under RM50

♥ Something Borrowed red fluted hem dress

A youthful-looking dress that features darted details with a front cut-out design. A ruffly poof-y hem gives it character. Dresses speak in silhouettes and this one’s playful and sweet.

♥ Something Borrowed peplum cut dress

You can’t go wrong with a peplum on a dress, especially when you need to enhance the size of your tail feather (or the booty). This slim-cut red frock is made of stretchable fabric and will hug your curves in the right places.

♥ Something Borrowed (discounted offer NOW) pleated skater dress

This red dress has a relaxed fit and while it looks minimalist in front in design, it carries a sweet bow cutout design at the back. Only available in size S, unfortunately right now.

Red Dress Under RM60

♥ Something Borrowed maroon slit fitted dress

An elegant slim-fit red dress, this one has a halter-like design with a scoop back and darted details.

Red dress under RM80

♥ Bluesky Love maroon lace skater dress

Who doesn’t like a dress that carries the the charming fit-and-flare skater silhouette. This one is even better as it features an all-over lace, inner-lining and a skinny belt.

♥ Cats Whiskers red lace dress

A warmer red is suited for skin with an underlying glow. This red features intricate floral detail in the bodice, a romantic sheer back panel and a quiet elegance. The fitted waistline ensures that your curves are put to good use.

♥ Line red sleeveless dress

A fitted pencil-style dress in warm red is lovely but this one has ruffly peplum at the waistline, a perfect design for those with straight boyish frames.

♥ Zalora maroon peplum dress

This red frock features the much beloved peplum but only as a subtle overlay across the waist with gentle ruffles. For those already curvaceous, a poofy peplum is not needed, which makes this dress a good pick for the body type. This subtle peplum is also suitable for ladies who are just in need of a lighter waist accent. The slim belt comes with this dress.

Red dresses under RM150

♥ Zalora red lace dress

This darling of a red dress is rendered in intricate floral lace with small diamond dots on the sheer sleeves. The fit-and-flare cut makes it a versatile cut for most body types.

♥ Little Bit Store red stand collar skater dress

Here’s a red dress to impress. It features a jacquard design with a single front pleat and a gem-embellished stand collar. The fit-and-flare cut gives back the curve where needed, making it the right dress style for very thin and straight-framed bodies

Red dresses under RM320

♥ Dorothy Perkins red lace pencil dress

This elegant frock highlights a two-piece effect; a cropped top and a pencil skirt. While the front oozes of sophisticated elegance, the back features a cape-like opening that whispers unexpected sexiness.

♥ River Island red chiffon slip dress

Upon closer inspection, this chiffon dress carries a gently textured bodies with a sheer trim hem. The dainty spaghetti straps allow for some shoulder tease, the kind of dress to wear to cocktail parties, layered over luscious faux fur.

How To Shop For The RED Dress You Like?

Last-minute shopping has been made easy as all you have to do to buy any of the dresses here is to click on the link under the image and it will take you straight into the product page on Zalora Malaysia. Shipping is FREE for the holiday season and they do have a 30-day return policy should you find the dress to be less that your expectations or of the wrong fit.

Don’t forget to type FESTIVEOFF to get 18% OFF on your purchase with NO MINUMUM SPEND [ valid till Jan 4th, 2015 ]

Zalora’s speedy shipping process will ensure that you get your dress in 1 to 3 business days and I can vouch on how mad rapid they are as I have bought from them just recently and was wowed (yet again) by their timely response. For those in East Malaysia and Brunei, you will get your order within 4 days, so no sweat!

So, what do you think of our 12 red dress pickings? Do you like any of the party frocks shown here? Share your favorite below!

“Red, I write is the color of life. It’s blood, passion, rage. It’s menstrual flow and after birth. Beginnings and violent end. Red is the color of love. Beating hearts and hungry lips. Roses, Valentines, cherries. Red is the color of shame. Crimson cheeks and spilled blood. Broken hearts, opened veins. A burning desire to return to white.” — Mary Hogan, Pretty Face

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