Getting dressed up for a family night out in London, Carole Middleton's sultry red midi dress from 2012 is still stuck in our minds - and we love her timeless hairstyle.
Getting all dolled up for a night on the town can be both the most satisfying and most stress-inducing part of the week. Sitting in front of the mirror, you might be keen to try out all the best makeup tips for older women. You make sure your hair is looking sleek, utilising all best products to prevent frizz and flyaways and then it comes to choosing an outfit.
Well, you can avoid all the stress of picking out the perfect outfit combination as Carole Middleton has you covered with inspiration.
Her sultry red midi dress that she wore during a family night out back in 2012 is the perfect outfit inspiration whether you're headed for cocktails with friends, stepping out for a glam event, or just fancy making a splash in the pub!
We love the flattering, figure-hugging silhouette of her straight pencil dress, with the knee-length hemline making it the perfect sultry yet timeless look - it's clear to see who Kate Middleton is learning her style secrets from!
The simple neckline, paired with 3/4 length sleeves, is effortlessly elegant and Carole's choice to highlight the well-tailored shoulders with an updo hairstyle ties the outfit together perfectly.
Accessorising with a simple, dainty chain and stud earrings stops the look from being too over the top and lets the dress do all the talking, as does the choice of simple black heels.
Shop Red Dresses We Love For Nights Out
RRP: £149 | With gorgeous 3/4 length puffed sleeves and a flattering belted waist, this red midi dress is the perfect style for when you want to make a statement.
RRP: £195 £136 | With a timeless straight silhouette and short puff sleeves, this red midi dress is the epitome of elegance and sophistication. Whether you want to make a splash in the office, or a statement on a night out, you can feel confident this piece will do the trick.
RRP: £80 | With a flattering high neck and dramatic voluminous sleeves, you can't get a more classically elegant silhouette. Made from a glossy, silk-like fabric, this dress will hang effortlessly off the body with the belted waist cinching you in in all the right places.
Shop Red Dresses We Love For Daytime
RRP: £39.50 | A floaty linen dress is a wardrobe essential as the weather warms up. They're flattering, comfy and oh-so wearable - and this bold red one is a gorgeous way to add colour to your summer looks.
RRP: £22 | This ultra affordable frock from V by Very is one we'll be shopping for holidays and hot days in the garden. With a soft floaty skirt and square neck top with wide straps, it's ideal.
RRP: £90 | Complete with pretty, frilly sleeves and a tiered skirt, this piece is full of movement and femininity. Wear it with sandals, trainers or espadrille wedges for a breezy summer evening or a day spent in the sunshine.
Shop Red Dress Accessories
RRP: £45 | Straw bags are a classic summer accessory that will never not be in style during the warmer months - so investing in a good one is always worth it. We love this one from M&S. With natural straw colouring it'll complement any bold red day dress.
RRP: £45 | Heading out for a glam evening in a red dress? Gold heels will look good every time and take the glamour to the next level. We love these easy-to-walk-in sandals from Mango with a comfy block heel.
RRP: £25 | Pairing a red dress with gold jewellery is a sure fire way to add glamour, elegance and colour cohesion. A pair of simple yet statement gold earrings always does the trick.
Shop Shoes For Red Dresses
RRP: £69 | A pair of neutral espadrille wedges are a great sandal choice for a casual and relaxed red dress look. Add height and a touch of summer with ease and comfort.
RRP: £25.99 | Copy Carole's chic red dress outfit and opt for a pair of timeless black heels. These slingbacks are so on trend and will be a staple piece you wear again and again.
RRP: £69.99 | A pair of great white trainers or plimsols are so easy to wear with summer dresses. A red, flowing dress with a pair of crisp white Converse will never fail to look cool - all while being seriously comfy.
Recreating Carole's updo may look like a tricky undertaking, but with some insight from the experts, it can be made incredibly simple.
According to experts, sometimes they key can be as easy as keeping the look simple but effective. "Don’t overcomplicate it," Kiki Koh, Creative Director at John Frieda, told us.
"To look chic, it needs to look effortless. Even if you went to a salon, it needs to look like you could have done it yourself."
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