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The best celebrity red dresses

From Nigella Lawson's red wiggle dress to Myleene Klass' high-street party frock, we've rounded up the best celebrity red dress inspiration to help you plan your party wardrobe.
By Amy Lewis
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Catherine Zeta-Jones

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Catherine Zeta-Jones wowed on the red carpet at the Golden Globes 2015 in a scarlet Angel Sanchez dress, accessorised with a few diamonds, of course!

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Helen Mirren

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Helen Mirren has worn this vibrant red Dolce & Gabbana number before, and we can see why she decided to wear it again at the Golden Globes. The jewelled neckline, cinched waist, fishtail... Simply stunning.

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Jane Fonda

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Jane Fonda put her own spin on that safety pin dress at the Golden Globes with an updated red version from Versace. We love it.

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Jessica Lange

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At the Golden Globes 2015, actress Jessica Lange opted for a flattering red J. Mendel dress, cinched in at the waist with a black ribbon.

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Jessica Chastain

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Jessica Chastain smashed to smithereens that age-old 'fashion rule' about never teaming red dresses with ginger hair (nonsense), while wearing custom-made Giorgio Armani at the premiere of her new film A Most Violent Year.

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Camilla Rutherford

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Gosford Park actress Camilla Rutherford showed us how to keep things classy in a red hot frock – all about the shape and cut.

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Paloma Faith

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Singer Paloma Faith put an interesting twist on the red dress with her Dolce & Gabbana keys and flower print.

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Kate Middleton

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Kate Middleton loves a red dress, and knows just how to accessorise it.

For this daytime look, the Duchess teamed her red Katherine Hooker shift dress with plain black shoes and a co-ordinating clutch, adding subtle silver jewellery.

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Myleene Klass

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Myleene embraced party style on the BAFTA Children's Awards red carpet, wearing her own Very.co.uk Jacquard Prom Dress, £59.

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Kylie Minogue

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When it comes to inspirational party dress ideas, Kylie Minogue can always be relied upon.

We love this white and red Dolce & Gabbana dress, teamed with an almost clashing clutch bag.

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Darcey Bussell

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If you really want to wow, take a tip from Darcey Bussell's Strictly Come Dancing wardrobe.

The slinky fabric, spaghetti straps and side-split all scream party glamour.

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Julianne Moore

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Julianne Moore gave the uneven hemline trend a go at the premiere of film Map To The Stars.

This look is perfect for anyone a little worried about getting their legs out. 

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Nigella Lawson

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Nigella Lawson knows how to flatter her curvy figure, and this dress flew off the shelves when she wore a blue version on The Taste.

Find the same red frock at deadlyisthefemale.com, £175.

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Susanna Reid

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Susanna Reid made use of flattering draped shapes on the red carpet, teaming her dress with nude heels that help to elongate legs.

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