Q&A for How to Accessorize a Red Dress

Consider the neckline when you're accessorizing. If your dress has a high neckline, you can wear a shorter necklace that skims the neckline, or you can wear a longer necklace with a pendant to create the illusion of a V-neck. If your dress is lower-cut, you might opt for a necklace that's a little more delicate, like a shorter necklace with a small pendant.

Go with white, nude/tan or black. As long as all three accessories are the same color, you're golden.

Yes. Patent black would be especially lovely with a black bag and black hair accessory.

I like the look of gold accessories with red. Silver works too, but gold is a little more formal. Be sure not to wear too much jewelry, though, maybe try a necklace or a bracelet. If you wear a bracelet, you can go for bigger earrings, but if you choose a necklace instead, stick to smaller earrings. You don't want to overdo it. You can go with gold shoes as well to match the accessories, or shoes in a shade of red that matches your dress.

Shoes in neutral colors are always a safe bet. Black would look particularly nice since it will bring out the black trim, but a shoe in your skin tone will look wonderful as well!

If you're worried about looking busy, try a pair of pretty earrings or a statement bracelet instead of a necklace.

Definitely! Make sure your other jewelry and accents are silver as well; avoiding mixing gold and silver for this look.

Dull, shimmery black would look great. But you can wear whatever color you want -- silver goes with anything.

Don't wear blue shoes with it. It ruins the look and draws attention to your feet. Try wearing black, red, silver, or grey shoes instead.

It depends on the wedding's dress code, as well as the place and time of day of the ceremony. A red cocktail dress can be appropriate for casual and black tie weddings, but if you are not sure, ask the bride.

You can if you would like to.

No, I think that would be too much. It would be too many colors. I would suggest going with black pointed pumps.

Try putting up your hair in a formal style and have 2 small pieces of hair out in the front to frame your face. Then, wear a nice silver medium size necklace with a good size pendent. You earrings should be drop earrings with a couple of rings.

Pearls would look smart and professional. However, they may not go if the dress is too short. You can also try a black bead choker for a sexier, more casual look.

A sleeveless red dress will likely be in need for a pop of accessory, so try a black choker, bomber jacket and shoes for a sexy casual look. For a more posh style, try a pearl necklace, for a party try a piece of statement jewelry.

As long as the red dress is plain and doesn't have patterns or other colors, this would be a wow factor combination. The bright red dress and the elegant leopard print shoes should make an excellent statement outfit.