Shop Red Dresses for Summer

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There's the little black dress that magically works for every occasion, there's the little white dress that makes its way into our outfit rotation at the first sign of warm weather, and then there's the little red dress—an oft-forgotten option that's as timeless as the LBD or the LWD. This season, we challenge you to get noticed and achieve that "lady in red" moment with dresses saturated in the fiery shade. Wear a red gingham-print style at weekend brunch with friends, treat an easy wrap dress as a cover-up at the beach, or slip on a flirty ruffled number for date night. As intimidating as the color may seem, red is not only extremely versatile, but it's also incredibly wearable. And to prove it, we shopped out eight red-hot numbers that you can wear all summer long.

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Tibi

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$200 Tibi available at modaoperandi.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Complete your minimalist look with a cuff bracelet.

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Preen By Thornton Bregazzi

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$846 Preen by Thornton Bregazzi available at matchesfashion.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

The gingham print dials down the sexiness in this one-shoulder number, making it work for both weekend brunch or shoreside cocktails.

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Stella McCartney

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$554 Stella McCartney available at stellamccartney.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Channel your inner athlete with this sporty option.

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Zara

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$50 Zara available at zara.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Give the cold shoulder with this red-hot number.

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Joseph

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$645 Joseph available at net-a-porter.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Try layering this asymmetric one over wide-leg pants to create a long, languid shape.

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Isa Arfen

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$801 Isa Arfen available at avenue32.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Perfectly pretty for date night.

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Self-Portrait

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$510 Intermix available at intermixonline.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Got a summer wedding to attend? Try this gown that boasts a festive flair.

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Topshop

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$90 Topshop available at topshop.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Throw on this easy dress to run errands, or treat it as a cover-up for beach getaways.

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Why You Should Swap Your Little White Dress for a Red One

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Tibi

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