The hottest red dresses that will replace your trusty LBDs

Crimson, burgundy, maroon or blush - regardless of the tone, the effect is all the same: red dresses are instant confidence boosters. 

Valentine's Day may have been and gone, but unlike the global day of ick - sorry, of love - there's nothing fleeting about the red dress trend. 

Whether you're looking for something to update your date night outfits, your workwear wardrobe, your 'OUT out' looks or even your weekend brunch get up, we doubt there's any event in your calendar right now that wouldn't welcome a little red dress action. Other than perhaps your own wedding, but even then we could definitely get behind a particularly epic red bridal moment…

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The high street is bursting with brilliant red dreses right now. Warehouse is really championing the shade across many of its hero knits, with a curve knitted dress and a ribbed button-detail midi two of the serious front-runners.

Elsewhere on the high street Mango has a super chic premium offering courtesy of its 100% silk offering, with a ruched mini dress that'll take you seamlessly from dinner to dancing and a timeless silk slip that's just made for date night. 

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In terms of designer labels Miu Miu is really behind the red dress trend, with an embellished tartan-skirted number one of our favourite pieces of the entire season.

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Ready to upgrade your wardrobe staples and switch your LBDs for an LRD? Scroll down to shop our edit of the very best red dresses to get your hands on right now.