When it comes to the most "huat" colour to wear during the Chinese New Year, nothing beats the auspicious red hue. We have gathered 28 of the hottest, most vividly-coloured dresses for you to wear this CNY—huat ah!
With a sweetheart-neckline, this crepe mini dress is feminine and romantic.
Sweetheart-neckline crepe mini dress, US$467, now US$218, MSGM
Available on: Matches Fashion
A peplum dress flatters your figure like no other!
Wool and silk-blend satin peplum dress, US$2,050, Prada
Available on: Net-a-Porter
This modern cheongsam is the epitome of classy.
Draped wool-crepe midi dress, US$1,795, Brandon Maxwell
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Splashed in a tomato-red hue and cut in a slim fit to accentuate your body, this timeless number is perfect for CNY and beyond.
Belted silk and wool-blend cady mini dress, US$3,200, GUCCI
Available on: Net-a-Porter
This intricate dress features pointelle detailing and ruffled trims on a figure-flattering stretch knit design.
Sivan red pointelle-knit dress, US$455, Alexis
Available on: Harvey Nichols
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Cute, flirty and sexy, this dress with a plunging neckline pays homage to Diana, Princess of Wales.
Bow-embellished cady dress, US$2,420, Miu Miu
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Perfect for our humid weather, this mini dress is crafted from smooth satin with a high ruffled neckline and drapes to a tiered A-line skirt.
Billy tiered satin mini dress, US$407, RHODE
Available on: Matches Fashion
Cut from red crepe in a classic feminine silhouette, this dress comes with girly features like a Peter Pan collar and white pussy-bow.
Pussy-bow crepe mini dress, US$650, REDValentino
Available on: Net-a-Porter
With a surprising twist design in the centre, this dress has the most vibrant red hue perfect for CNY.
Andrea red twisted dress, US$535, Equipment
Available on: Harvey Nichols
Named after Pampelonne beach in St Tropez, France, this dress is crafted from soft crepe de Chine with delicate ruffles at the drawstring neck and the hem.
Pampelonne ruffle-trimmed crepe de Chine dress, US$373, Heidi Klein
Available on: Matches Fashion
With romantic detailings and a print inspired by 19th-century French ironwork gates, this dress is surely a conversation starter.
Gate-print pleated silk midi dress, US$3,789, Fendi
Available on: Matches Fashion
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This floaty dress made with a lightweight crepe material has an on-trend animal print to make it stand out.
Polly wrap-effect animal-print crepe mini dress, US$355, Alice + Olivia
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Designed in a figure-skimming skater silhouette, this stretch-knit dress is trimmed with feminine ruffles for a flirty effect.
Ruffled stretch-knit mini dress, US$3,700, ALAÏA
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Comfy and glamourous, this jersey style dress has a tailored silhouette in an attention-grabbing print.
Naima snake-print jersey midi dress, US$775, Preen By Thornton Bregazzi
Available on: Harvey Nichols
If you are looking for something simple, elegant and understated, it does not get any better than this lightweight stretch-cotton poplin midi dress.
Stretch-cotton poplin midi dress, US$450, Jason Wu
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Crafted from lustrous red silk, this long-sleeved minidress expertly crosses the divide between contemporary and classic design.
Silk minidress, €1,585, Alexander McQueen
Available on: MyTheresa
With a body-skimming fit, the minimalist silhouette on this dress is completed with visible seams and darting to accentuate the lines of your physique.
Fitted A-line cocktail dress, US$1,312.74, Victoria Beckham
Available on: Harrods
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This dress is made from luxurious satin that's designed to fall effortlessly from the body, so it's comfortable while looking glammed-up still.
Marlen V-neck satin dress, US$353.86, Stine Goya
Available on: Harrods
Crafted from mid-weight voile and shaped to a romantic silhouette, this dress is great for al fresco parties or outdoor gatherings.
Bethan tiered-ruffled midi dress, US$320, Melissa Odabash
Available on: Matches Fashion
Go bare shoulders for a minimal look, or throw on a statement necklace to bling it up.
Amarula off-the-shoulder wool-crepe midi dress, US$2,080, Roland Mouret
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Go for something different looking in this Mexican design that's great to wear as your vacation dress too.
No. 78 embroidered cotton kaftan, $507, Pippa Holt
Available on: Matches Fashion
Go va-va-voom in this textured lace dress with semi-sheer panels—it's constructed with a fit-and-flare silhouette that flatters your figure.
Marilyn mini dress, US$393.83, Charo Ruiz Ibiza
Available on: Harrods
With rich hues and artsy panels at the bottom, this dress will be the talking point at any occasion.
Alesi curved-panel cady dress, US$1,279, Roksanda
Available on: Matches Fashion
Wow everyone by making an entrance in this showstopping piece by the master designer.
Cape-effect ruffled silk-georgette dress, US$4,290, Giambattista Valli
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Cut from lightweight chiffon patterned with cheery lilac polka-dots, this dress is perfect for our hot weather.
Harriet polka-dot chiffon maxi dress, US$365, Eywasouls Malibu
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Designed exclusively for MyTheresa, this burgundy piece features a timeless shift silhouette.
Crêpe minidress, €1,055, Dolce & Gabbana
Available on: MyTheresa
Crafted from guipure lace lined in tonal crepe, this beautiful dress cuts a classically romantic silhouette.
Hibiscus flower guipure-lace midi dress, US$408, Self-Portrait
Available on: Matches Fashion