Sunday is February 14th, St. Valentine’s Day, and what’s a woman to wear? Looking at the red carpet for inspiration we can only recommend you go red. Does this require confidence? Yes! Absolutely. But talking to the heartthrobs of Hollywood, confidence is the number one appealing trait after humor. So let your inner star shine. Whether you choose a dramatic gown for a private soiree, or a short, chic number, you can’t go wrong with red. The variations are endless. The final look is dependent on the cut of the frock and how you dress it up. Va-va-voom is easy with tumbling locks and décolletage – as worn by Scarlett Johansson at the 63rd Golden Globes.

Dakota Johnson

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At the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week 2015, Dakota Johnson was,"see-me-demure" in dried-blood cascading flounces. Her hair tied back, her make-up, not there – except for lips and nails that said: "don’t ignore me".

Jessica Chastain

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Red is such a ‘look-at-me’ color that stars often pair it with pulled back hair to off-set matching make-up, (see Jessica Chastain’s pony at the Giffoni Film Festival 2013). But no matter if you play it up or down, red’s warmth and your personality will combine to make the day special.

Jane Fonda

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Check some stellar options and ideas, here.

Margaret Gardiner