All-Red or Black and Red: Two Ways to Wear a Red Gatsby Dress
Solid red, as in the Gatsby Glamour Dress and the Glitter Gatsby Dress, is the loudest option and photographs beautifully under warm party lights. It suits a Valentine's Day dinner, a holiday office party or a casino night when you would like to be found quickly in a crowd.
Black and red, found in the Red Flapper Outfit and the Great Gatsby Flapper Dress, reads more mysterious. The black base keeps the red as an accent, so it works well for a murder-mystery dinner or a speakeasy evening with dimmer lighting.
Choosing the Right Shade of Red Gatsby Dress for Your Skin Tone
Cooler, blue-based reds look crisp on fair skin with pink undertones, while warmer reds with an orange lean glow on olive and golden complexions. Deep skin tones carry almost any saturated red. If you are unsure, hold the photo next to your face in daylight and notice if your skin looks brighter or flatter.
The red gold color on the plus-size dress softens the color with a warm shimmer that is kinder to very pale skin.
Red Gatsby Dress Accessories and Shoes
Keep jewelry in one metal tone. Gold-tone earrings and a faux pearl rope warm the red; silver-tone pieces cool it. Black opera gloves, a black feather headband and black or nude Mary Jane heels are the safest pairings, and a red lip in the same shade ties the look together. For a darker base, compare our black gatsby dress styles.
Red Gatsby Dress FAQ
Is a red dress too much for a Gatsby party?
Not at all. Red was a popular evening color in the 1920s, and a single bold dress with simple black accessories looks intentional rather than loud.
Can I wear a red Gatsby dress to homecoming?
Yes. The Great Gatsby Homecoming Dress comes in red among other colors, and a shorter cut moves freely for dancing.
Is there a plus-size red option?
The Plus Size Gatsby Dress with Sleeves includes a red and a red gold color option. Check its own size chart against your bust, waist and hip measurements before ordering.
