Little black dresses are cute, but these little red dresses are sexy!

Thanks to Mademoiselle Chanel, the little black dress is now the one piece that you have to have in your wardrobe. Simple, elegant and versatile, the little black dress will never go out of style. Now, I’m not saying that it’s replaceable as a closet essential, but for a moment let’s bring the focus to the sexy cousin of the little black dress; the little red dress.

Red forever and always will be the sexiest colour of the rainbow, so here are some affordable LRDs that you will want to have!

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Dressing for work

Wearing a bold colour like red commands attention, which can be useful in a work environment. The polished look of the little red dress creates an outfit that is practical yet stylish, which is a vibe you surely want to give off. Photo: Bershka

Dressing for work

Wearing a bold colour like red commands attention, which can be useful in a work environment. The polished look of the little red dress creates an outfit that is practical yet stylish, which is a vibe you surely want to give off. Photo: Topshop

Dressing for work

Wearing a bold colour like red commands attention, which can be useful in a work environment. The polished look of the little red dress creates an outfit that is practical yet stylish, which is a vibe you surely want to give off. Photo: Ted Baker

Dressing for a night out

Red is a colour that will make you stand out in the crowd and give you a fierce vibe that’s classy yet dripping with sex appeal! Be ready to turn heads in a little red dress #freedrinksmaybe #humpdaywear Photo: Mango

Dressing for a night out

Red is a colour that will make you stand out in the crowd and give you a fierce vibe that’s classy yet dripping with sex appeal! Be ready to turn heads in a little red dress #freedrinksmaybe #humpdaywear Photo: Zara

Dressing for a night out

Red is a colour that will make you stand out in the crowd and give you a fierce vibe that’s classy yet dripping with sex appeal! Be ready to turn heads in a little red dress #freedrinksmaybe #humpdaywear Photo: Vivienne Westwood/Net-a-Porter

Dressing for a night out

Red is a colour that will make you stand out in the crowd and give you a fierce vibe that’s classy yet dripping with sex appeal! Be ready to turn heads in a little red dress #freedrinksmaybe #humpdaywear Photo: Zara

Dressing to impress

Like I’ve said before, you’ll be the centre of attention with these pieces, with the powerful lines and figure hugging cut of the fabric. Let’s face it, dressing in red is dressing to kill, and with the right accessories, no one is going to forget your presence or your dress sense. Photo: Michael Kors/Net-a-Porter

Dressing to impress

Like I’ve said before, you’ll be the centre of attention with these pieces, with the powerful lines and figure hugging cut of the fabric. Let’s face it, dressing in red is dressing to kill, and with the right accessories, no one is going to forget your presence or your dress sense. Photo: Forever 21

Dressing to impress

Like I’ve said before, you’ll be the centre of attention with these pieces, with the powerful lines and figure hugging cut of the fabric. Let’s face it, dressing in red is dressing to kill, and with the right accessories, no one is going to forget your presence or your dress sense. Photo: Diane von Furstenberg/Net-a-Porter