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12 Days of Dresses: 10 red-hot holiday dresses

Step out in red this season! This hot hue is pitch-perfect for ringing in the soirée spirit, and we’ve found 10 gorge options—all under $50. Happy shopping!

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All wrapped up

A long-sleeved wrap dress is just the way to go when fall comes to an end and winter sweeps in. Rock this with a pair of black booties and your best necklace to bring out the pretty V-neck.
V-Neck Puff Sleeve Belt Pleated Wrap Dress, $34, sheinside.com
Love lace

Pop quiz: Which is cuter…a red dress, a fit-n-flare dress or a lace dress? The answer: All of the above! Wear this standout frock with a high pony and a skinny patent belt around the waist.

Hot Tama-Lace Red Dress, $48, lulus.com
Cowled-over

Sophisticated, yet comfy, the cowl neck dress is perfect for the holidays! Match this bold shift with some gold bangles and your favorite clutch.

Pleated Cowl Shift Dress, $28, forever21.com
Haute holidays

Be classy this Christmas in a dark red strapless dress with a sweet peplum. Pair it with a gold necklace and black pumps to go high-fashion, even at home.
Satin-Um Record Strapless Dress, $21, lulus.com
Jingle belles

You can’t go wrong with a belled silhouette in a vibrant shade. Perfect the look with a vegan fur coat and a sleek high bun.

Zest is More Dress in Red, $50, modcloth.com
Cool collar

Accessory + dress? Don’t go through all the trouble trying to find the perfect statement piece for this frock: it’s already included! Just slip on a pair of black wedges and you’re ready to go.

Sweetest Charity Dress, $29, urbanog.com
Brocade best

You’ll be sure to meet your Prince Charming in this royal red brocade dress. Pair with metallic pumps and a pretty side braid.

Magical Aura Dress, $39, urbanog.com
Flower girl

Love floral? You’ll love this frock. The flowy skater skirt and nipped-in waist flatter all shapes. Add on a ballerina bun and a Hollywood-glam red lip!

Celia Lace Dress, $43, tobi.com
Take a bow

This simple stunner looks great from all angles. Play up the girly bow detail with a pair of black lace tights and captoe pumps. Perfect!

AE Bow Back Dress, $50, ae.com
Vintage vixen

This layered lace dress is sweetly ‘20s-inspired. Rock this Jazz Age look with a pair of lace-up pumps and sparkly tights.

Staring at Stars Tiered Crochet Tank Top Dress, $25, urbanoutfitters.com