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It has just occured to me that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday season is upon us. For me, the hottest color for holiday festivities has to be red…so now is the perfect time to go shopping for that haute holiday dress.

Red is a great color to buy for the holidays because you can wear it year round…if you live in a frosty climate, it looks great against the snow, and if you celebrate Christmas, it looks good in pictures next to a decorated douglas fur.

Whether you are on a working gal’s budget like me or like to live the luxe life, we’ve found the perfect red dresses for this holiday season:

Classic:

Sugar Kane dress by Luxe at Urban Outfitters, $58.00?Ǭ†

This is the perfect dress to compliment almost any body type…the soft knit material is super comfy and the cut has Marilyn Monroe sex appeal. Add metallic flats or accessories for the holidays and recycle it next summer with animal print accessories for extra mileage.

Edgy:

Kahri Guitar Angel Ruched Dress, $100?Ǭ†

Paired with ankle boots and a clutch, this a the ultimate holiday party look for any edgy fashionista.

Everyday:

Collarless Wrap Dress by Diane von Furstenberg at Neiman Marcus, $325.00?Ǭ†

Need a versatile dress for the holidays that you can wear again and again? Diane von Furstenberg is our generation’s Coco Chanel, so invest in one of her dresses for a timeless look.