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Is There Anything Sexier Than a Red Dress?

By / November 7, 2021

If there’s one article of clothing that always, without fail, looks majorly steamy, it’s a red dress. And while there are speculations (and actual, legitimate scientific studies, if you can believe) that wearing red invokes some sort of biological response, the reasons why the color is associated with sex-appeal are largely unknown. Regardless, we, as a society, see red clothing and immediately get ~sultry~ vibes. There’s just no denying it. Red! Dresses! Are! Sexy! Thankfully, plus-size red dresses abound—so you might as well lean into the societal phenomenon and treat yourself.

Of course, you don’t even have to go full-on sexy with it. Yes, there are plenty of red bodycon and mini dresses that are perfect for spending the night downtown with your BFFs, dancing it out at the club. But (!) that’s not your only option! There are also an abundance of red dresses you could wear to dinner with your family or as a festive holiday look. No matter the event, you can rock a red dress however you want.

And quite frankly, red dresses have a special place in the holiday season. They fit with the theme of the holidays (Red and green are classic Christmas colors, obviously.) but can be worn long after New Year’s Eve, too. If you’re searching for the ideal sexy winter dress, opting for something in a red hue is a ridiculously smart choice. Having a dress you can wear from winter through spring? Sounds good to us.

This holiday season—and far beyond—do yourself a favor and snag a few plus-size red dresses. You’ll look red hot (hehe) at every soiree, in every family photo, or even just on your Instagram feed, but you’ll still be able to wear these beauts once the festivities die down as well. It’s a win-win situation of the sexiest variety—and we’ll definitely be taking advantage.

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1. Red Dramatic Sweetheart Bodycon Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red midi dress.

shop the look – $99.95 from Eloquii

2. Sought After Satin Cowl Dress

A plus-size model wearing a burgundy slip dress.

shop the look – $23.40 from Nasty Gal

3. Wine Sequin Twist-Front Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red sequin wrap dress.

shop the look – $60 from Boohoo

4. Red Mesh Ruched Midi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red ruched midi dress.

shop the look – $28 from PrettyLittleThing

5. Plum Maple Dress

A plus-size model wearing a burgundy satin midi dress.

shop the look – $298 from Reformation

6. Sheer Dot Puff-Sleeve Maxi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red polka dot midi dress.

shop the look – $149.95 from Eloquii

7. Red Crinkle Midi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red midi dress.

shop the look – $33 from PrettyLittleThing

8. Pomegranate Crossover Chiffon Jumpsuit

A plus-size model wearing a burgundy jumpsuit.

shop the look – $89.95 from Lane Bryant

9. Red Mesh Ruched Mini Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red ruched dress.

shop the look – $31 from Missguided

10. Burgundy Sequin Bardot Bodycon Dress

A plus-size model wearing a burgundy sequin mini dress.

shop the look – $59 from PrettyLittleThing

11. Palazzo Pant Jumpsuit

A plus-size model wearing a red palazzo jumpsuit.

shop the look – $59.99 from Eloquii

12. Burgundy Satin Long-Sleeve Wrap Dress

A plus-size model wearing a dark red satin wrap dress.

shop the look – $28 from PrettyLittleThing

13. Berry Textured Puff-Sleeve Smock Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red puff-sleeve dress.

shop the look – $45 from Boohoo

14. Burgundy Velvet Corset Detail Midi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a dark red velvet midi dress.

shop the look – $33 from PrettyLittleThing

15. Red Plisse Wrap Midi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red wrap midi dress.

shop the look – $19 from Missguided

16. Tie-Belt Satin Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red dress from H&M.

shop the look – $34.99 from H&M

17. Crossover High-Low Maxi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a burgundy midi wrap dress.

shop the look – $89.95 from Lane Bryant

18. Red Mesh Ruched Bodycon Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red mini dress.

shop the look – $40 from PrettyLittleThing

19. If You Faux Leather Be in Love Dress

A plus-size model wearing a dark red leather mini dress.

shop the look – $30 from Nasty Gal

20. Red Balloon-Sleeve Palazzo Jumpsuit

A plus-size model wearing a red palazzo jumpsuit.

shop the look – $49.99 from Eloquii

21. Cutting to the Feeling Midi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a burgundy midi dress.

shop the look – $149 from ModCloth

22. Drama Sleeve V-Neck Sequin Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red sequin dress.

shop the look – $129.95 from Eloquii

23. Red Puff-Sleeve Dress

A plus-size red shift dress.

shop the look – $24.99 from H&M

24. Vero Moda Burgundy Quilted Smock Dress

A plus-size model wearing a burgundy puff-sleeve dress.

shop the look – $40.50 from ASOS

25. Venetian Red Crossover Midi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red midi wrap dress.

shop the look – $89.95 from Lane Bryant

26. Red Velvet Sequin One-Shoulder Midi Dress

A plus-size model wearing a one-shoulder red sequin midi dress.

shop the look – $61 from PrettyLittleThing

27. Red & Pink Leopard Print Wrap Dress

A plus-size model wearing a red and pink dress from Never Fully Dressed.

shop the look – $125 from Never Fully Dressed