Whether everyone was still feeling loved up from Valentine’s Day, or if it was just a case of standing out from the crowd, red dresses were a red-hot trend at this year’s Oscars.
Anne Hathaway went for strapless Valentino, Sandra Bullock wore sexy Vera Wang and Jennifer Lawrence went for figure-hugging Calvin Klein.
While use mere mortals cannot afford such designer delights, the high street has plenty of options for stand-out style.
This ASOS dress is prom-like perfection. Wear with skyscraper nude heels and chunky bangles for a dressed-up look, or dress it down with shoe boots and a leather jacket.
This TopShop dress would be perfect for day or night. With a blazer and opaque tights this would also be perfectly work-appropriate.
The material of this Oasis dress would make it perfect for a formal event or party. Love the cinched in waist.
If, like me you still love the one-shoulder look, this is ASOS dress is perfect. This is a seriously sexy dress so wear with shoes you can’t walk 100 yards in!!
I love the shoulder detail on this Dorothy Perkins beauty. Keep your jewelery simple and let the dress do the talking.
Finally, show off your curves in this divine body-con dress from Miss Selfridge. The ruched style and figure-hugging shape will make you the centre of everyone’s attention!!
Any one of these dresses would be perfect for a night on the town, and with them all being under £50 you’ll have enough money for a taxi back in your impossibly high heels.
Just keep your accessories simple to let the dress do the talking, choose small, delicate clutch bags and leave the kitchen sink at home.
And of course, don’t forget the perfect accessory for a bright coloured dress – bags of confidence!
