At Tony Bennett's 80th Bash, Kelly Clarkson Shines in a Classic Red Frock. Bite the Look, by All Means, and Do it on a Budget. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Kelly Clarkson performing at a musical benefit for Tony Bennett - his 80th (!) and still going strong! Photo: I'm Not Obsessed

The fabulous Vera recently posted this pic on I'm Not Obsessed of Kelly Clarkson sporting a classy, newly highlighted 'do, full-waisted red dress, and a pretty much nothing in the way of bling or accessories - an interesting, if under-the-radar, style choice.  To replicate the look and feel of this fab frock, look for a a plunging V-neck, and go for a dress with a defined self-belted waist: at the natural waist if you're more of a traditional hour-glass shape, or, if you are either low-waisted or have more of a pear-shaped silhouette, choose a higher empire/babydoll waist.

However, don't make the same mistake as Kelly of pairing a red outfit with red shoes.  Never, never, never attempt to match red shoes & a red outfit with red. Never. Ever. For some reason, it never works - even if everything were to come from the same exact dye lot. Instead, red outfits look best with shoes in caramel & tan shades for day, and for evening: black or metallic.

Some great red dresses a la Kelly Clarkson at Tony Bennett's 80th bash:

    An A.B.S. version

Carmen Marc Valvo taffeta dress

Teri Jon silk satin dance dress
Maggy London ruched waist dress

Rebecca Taylor chiffon frock

Ella Moss "ballerina" dress

Nine West Firenze

Metallic pump

- Lesley Scott

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