The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and we’re already starting to see red. From red ampao envelopes to red boxes of tikoy, one really starts to feel the excitement for the incoming year.  

But dressing for the festivities isn’t as simple as one might imagine—it might seem easy enough to put together an all-red ensemble, but the look does have its challenges. You want to stand out, but you don't want to look reduntant in red. Worst case scenario is looking like a glammed-up tomato! So we've picked out a bunch of chic pieces and styled them together to help you celebrate the New Year in style.

Pair off your red ensemble with gold accessories for an extra elegant vibe

A pop of print adds a little life to a monochrome look

Play around with different fabrics like cotton or leather to accentuate the red-on-red pieces

Go for a casual look with ripped denim shorts and a cotton tank top

Go from day to night in this versatile outfit

Layer a simple maxi dress with a darker shade of red

Contrast a ladylike dress with a pair of edgy heel-less platforms