Sorry, LBD, this autumn is going to be all about the little red dress, and Amanda Holden's already wearing the trend

Her striking dress is a masterclass on how to wear one of this season’s biggest colour trends

Amanda holden wearing an orange dress and sunglasses
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Tomato red is surely one of the biggest fashion colour trends for autumn/winter 2025. It joins a host of reddish hues that span everything from burgundy to merlot this season, so if you haven't yet considered incorporating red into your autumn capsule wardrobe, let Amanda Holden's latest look inspire you.

The presenter was impossible to miss, wearing the very nearly sold-out Karen Millen textured tweed belted tailored mini dress on Instagram and paired the flattering mini with some matching red heels to create a sophisticated colour-drenched outfit.

When it came to her styling, Amanda opted to accessorise with a selection of dainty gold jewellery that complemented, rather than overwhelmed, the bright colour of her outfit. Layered gold bracelets and bangles, as well as a sleek, gold-toned necklace, were brilliant choices, as was her decision to keep her hair looking tousled and relaxed, helping to dress down the quite formal-feeling mini.

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"Crafted from cotton, Amanda's dress makes a great transitional piece", explains woman&home’s digital fashion editor Rivkie Baum. "The 100% cotton fabrication adds breathability as we ease out of warmer weather and into cooler climes. While Amanda's dress is now largely sold out, we're seeing huge swathes of tomato red styles across the high street, making this a look that's easy to buy into."

Tweed is often popular for autumn outfit ideas, as this heritage style has connotations of warmth, but also style. An outfit that can be worn from day to evening, although Amanda styled hers with sky-high heels, you could easily wear similar styles with tights and boots or a pair of loafers to give a nod to autumn/winter shoe trends 2025.

Although Amanda has gone bare-armed to show off her outfit, if you're looking for the perfect outerwear pairing, try one of this autumn's best trench coats to complete your ensemble. Smart, weather-proof and usually in a contrasting neutral hue, this is the ideal outerwear to tone down and add polish to a bold little red dress.

Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse
Freelance news writer

Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse is a freelance royal news, entertainment and fashion writer. She began her journalism career after graduating from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in Magazine Journalism, receiving an NCTJ diploma, and earning a First Class BA (Hons) in Journalism at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. She has also worked with Good To, BBC Good Food, The Independent, The Big Issue and The Metro.

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