Celebrities in red dresses

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In the run-up to Valentine's Day, it's all about red: the flowers, the lingerie, the date night outfit.

To help you get inspired for V Day (and beyond), we've looked to the stars who know a thing or two about looking red hot on the red carpet.

Click through the gallery below for our favourite celebrities in red dresses. Whether you're going for romantic or sexy, long or short, strapless or long-sleeved, these stars in red can offer a style tip or two.

Celebrities in red dresses

Mary J. Blige
 Fitted and belted, this red hot number shows off Mary's enviable hourglass curves.
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Helen Mirren
 For a lesson in rocking red over 60, look to Helen to lead by example. She looks gorgeous in this fitted long-sleeved frock with figure-flattering ruching at the waist and shoulder.
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Claire Danes
 Claire proves that red can make a statement without the sex appeal in this lace midi frock by Valentino.
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Kim Cattrall
 Kim keeps it simple and covered up, but adds some drama with patterned shoes.
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Kyra Sedgwick
 At 46 and fabulous, Kyra flaunts her ultra-toned figure in this sexy cut-out Pucci dress.
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Amber Heard
 The Rum Diary star wowed in this strapless Elie Saab dress with thigh-high slit, which is just the right side of sexy.
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Dita Von Teese
 How to wear red everyday? Keep it simple, covered up and add a printed accessory or two. 
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
 Rosie brought Jessica Rabbit-style sex appeal to life in this strapless, sparkling Antonio Berardi dress.
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Andie MacDowell
 Red over 50? Why not? Andie shows off her cleavage in this plunge-neck wine-coloured dress, but keeps it classy with the knee-length hem. 
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Emma Stone
 This asymmetrical Lanvin frock is modern, feminine and fuss-free. 
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Viola Davis
 The Help actress opts for a column gown with flattering plunge neckline and blouson-style top. 
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Michelle Williams
 The touch of lace takes this Valentino frock from sultry to sweet.
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Sofia Vergara
 The Colombian bombshell knows how to work the red hot look on the red carpet; this Vera Wang mermaid dress fits her curves like a glove.
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Anne Hathaway
 Princesses don't have to wear pink. Anne's red hot Valentino gown is romantic and dramatic - without screaming sexpot.
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Kate Winslet
 Kate's red Stella McCartney illusion dress was one of the most-copied styles of 2011.
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Kelly Osbourne
 Kelly's red dress is styled with her trademark retro glamour - a red lip and Old Hollywood waves.
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America Ferrera
 For everyday, a curve-hugging dress in red, like America Ferrera's fitted version, is perfect for adding a colour burst to office-wear.
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Beyonce
 Red is a good hue on mums-to-be as Beyonce proved when she announced she was expecting in an asymmetrical draped dress in the bold hue. 
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Ashley Greene
 The Twilight star wows in an ultra-feminine ruffled red frock by Donna Karan and even amps up the wow factor by adding a bright red lip. 
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Caprice
 Red inspires people to pull out all the stops, and Caprice took note, working strapless, skintight and micro into one dress. She pulls it off and the result is fabulous.
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Taylor Swift
 Taylor keeps it short and sweet in a red strapless prom dress.
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Jennifer Hudson
 One way to show off some dramatic weight loss is to go bold, like Jennifer Hudson did in this fitted red mini-dress.
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Katherine Jenkins
 Red is also a playful shade, as Katherine proves in this skater dress which is perfect for date night. 
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Eva Longoria
 Eva flaunts her petite frame in a fitted strapless satin number; she adds a belt in a different shade of red to give her look some added dimension (and highlight her tiny waist).
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Priscilla Presley
 The 66-year-old star shows off her fit physique in a dark red shift dress.
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Elizabeth Banks
 Red leather may sound scary, but actress Elizabeth Banks pulls it off in this fitted mini-dress. The key is neutral accessories and minimal jewellery - all you need is a dab of red lippy for a going-out statement.
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Myleene Klass
 This retro-style halter dress is figure-flattering and subtle enough to go to work under a buttoned-up cardigan.
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Olivia Wilde
 Red can be tricky if you're too overexposed, so take a style tip from Olivia: If you want to flaunt your cleavage, keep the dress long. 
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Nina Dobrev
 The Vampire Diaries actress achieved everything a red dress is supposed to in this Donna Karan gown: People still can't stop talking about how fabulous she looked.
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Selma Blair
 Selma drew attention to her svelte post-baby frame in this draped Lanvin number.
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Rachel Weisz
 Rachel knows the cardinal rule of sexy dressing: If you show off some leg, keep your top half covered up. 
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Kristen Bell
 Classic and feminine lace on top and rock chick leather on the bottom - Kristen Bell works multiple style personas in her LRD.
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Pippa Middleton
 Pippa shows there's more to admire than her backside in this racy, plunge-neck halter dress.
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