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Lady in red : two ways to style a red dress

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about two ways to style a red dress. Ten days ago at the start of the Instagram May Style Challenge, I picked a few of my favourite sleeveless looks from the past few months and also picked a selection of my favourite high street sleeveless tops and dresses , one of which was this red dress from Zara, which has lovely detailing and the bright red colour inspired me to label this post ‘lady in red’.

Lady in red : Two ways to style a red dress

Read on for two ways to style this dress and lots more photos :

Lady in red


It’s the end of week 2 of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I am co-hosting with 4 other bloggers and today’s theme is “scarface”, which is why I have added a scarf to the above photo!

However, it gives me the perfect opportunity to show off this red dress, which I am so happy to have found in Zara. I love the brocade type material and the cut-out detail at the bottom of the skirt, which gives it a more youthful look!

In the photos below, I paired it with the scarf and nude heels.

Lady in red
Lady in red

I also think it looks great with a statement necklace, and black heels as seen in the two photos below. The photo in heels was for the Style Challenge, but it turned out that the biggest challenge was not falling in the pond!

Lady in red
Lady in red

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48 Comments

  1. What a fabulous dress! I love the lace at the bottom! I prefer a statement necklace visually, but if I am going place where it might be chilly, the scarf is a pretty way to be warm!
    So my answer is both!
    I prefer black shoes, the nude shoe I do wear from time to time, but black shoes are my favorite!
    xx, Elle
    http://www.theellediaries.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thanks Elle. I think I prefer the black shoes with this dress too, although I love the nude shoes with pastels 🙂

  2. lorena says:

    Spectacular dress !
    I loved it best with the nude heels.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you 🙂

  3. Filipa Jackson says:

    Oh wow I am in love with this dress

    Filipa xxx
    PlayingWithApparel.com | Instagram

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Filipa xx

  4. Carmen says:

    I love your dress & the detailing it holds. It’s so chic especially when paired with that fabulous scarf of yours. :]

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Carmen 🙂

  5. Jennifer says:

    Such a beautiful dress!

    xo, Jennifer

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  6. Yvonne says:

    Wow! you look stunning in that red dress! Lovely lipstick!
    xo Yvonne

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Yvonne xx

  7. I love both ways, you look so gorgeous, love all the photos!!!
    xoxo
    Hadasah Love | http://www.styletolove.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Hadasah 🙂

  8. This red dress looks amazing on you!

    X Merel
    http://www.andathousandwords.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Merel xx

  9. Wow, the hem on that dress is so pretty and unique and I love the scarf too!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Kelsey 🙂

  10. Konstantina Antoniadou says:

    love this look! That scarf is amazing

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you 🙂

  11. What a beautiful dress! I think my favourite is with the scarf – the colours just pair so nicely together although you wear it well in both outfits 🙂

    Away From The Blue Blog

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Mica 🙂

  12. You look amazing in red! Love the details!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Jill 🙂

  13. You look absolutely gorgeous in this beautiful red dress. There’s always something magical about a woman in red. Love your classy style.

    Have a great weekend!
    KaSonndra
    http://livewellbefabulous.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much KaSonndra 🙂

  14. Nada says:

    You look amazing ! 🙂
    NEW POST : THE COLORFUL THOUGHTS

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you 🙂

  15. Siffat Haider says:

    This shade of red is stunning on you!
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Siffat 🙂

  16. Both ways look lovely and the scarf matches the colors in that dress perfectly!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much 🙂

  17. lovely red dress, I love the sheerness on the hem.

    http://www.prettyinleather.net

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much 🙂

  18. Gorgeous styling with the scarf! Xx

    http://www.thefashionfolks.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  19. What a gorgeous dress! You styled it perfectly! The red really suits you. Gemma x
    http://www.jacquardflower.uk

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Gemma xx

  20. You are a gorgeous lady in red! Love all the details on this dress. I prefer the statement necklace. I love me some bling! 🙂

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Kathrine. xx

  21. Lili says:

    These are both such beautiful looks! My favourite is the one with the scarf. The red dress really brings out the beautiful print in the scarf!
    ~Lili

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Lili. 🙂

  22. jackie says:

    I have been eyeing that dress from Zara for a very long time. Looks great on you. Hoping it goes on sale soon.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Jackie 🙂

  23. Wonderful dress, it suits you very well! And the high heels..love it! I love the scarf!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Darina 🙂

  24. U r gorgeous in red! Love the details on the dress!
    http://www.thestyletune.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Chichi 🙂

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