Shona Joy Red Dresses: Goji, Rouge, Chilli and Burgundy Compared

Red is the colour that does not need help. Shona Joy has four reds at Shona Joy at Coveti right now, from a bright true red to a deep wine, and each suits a different night. Here is how they compare, which to choose, and how to wear them. For more designers, browse red dresses; for the guest question, read can you wear red to a wedding.

How the reds compare

Goji: a bright, true red with no orange and no pink, on the Campbell stretch cotton. Rouge: a deep raspberry red with a cool, berry undertone, on the Aura semi sheer pieces. Chilli: a warm red on the Savanna satin. Burgundy: a deep wine red on the Savanna satin, close to black in low light. For more on the darkest shade, read Shona Joy burgundy dresses.

Bright red: Goji

1. Campbell Bow Backless Maxi Dress in Goji

Cut from stretch cotton (56% cotton, 40% nylon, 4% elastane), lined. A round sleeveless neckline, a fitted bodice gathered at the waist, an open back with an adjustable bow, a centre back split and an invisible zip. Fit: slim through the waist and body.

2. Campbell Bow Backless Mini Dress in Goji

The same stretch cotton with a gathered yoke, side pockets and the bow back, in a mini. Fit: fitted through the bodice, relaxed through the skirt.

Raspberry red: Rouge

3. Aura Blouson Mini Dress in Rouge

Cut from a lightweight semi sheer woven (84% lyocell, 16% polyester) with a soft hand and a subtle sheen. A halter neckline, a blouson dropped bodice and a high low gathered mini skirt. Fit: relaxed.

Rouge also comes as a set: the Aura Sheer Blouson Top in Rouge and the Aura Semi Sheer Pant in Rouge. Worn together they look like a red jumpsuit.

Satin reds: Chilli and Burgundy

4. Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Chilli

Satin with a low scoop neckline, a low T bar racer back and a loose maxi skirt that pulls on. Fit: relaxed.

5. Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Burgundy

Cut from satin acetate (74% acetate, 26% polyester). The same racer back shape in a deep wine red. Fit: relaxed.

What goes with a red dress

Shoes: nude and metallic gold lengthen the leg; black is sharp but heavier; a red shoe in the same shade is bold and works. Jewellery: gold with Goji and Chilli, silver and pearls with Rouge and Burgundy. Make up: match the lip to the undertone: a true red with Goji, a berry with Rouge. Bag: a neutral clutch, and nothing else red.

Where to wear red

A red maxi suits a black tie party, a Christmas party and a summer evening wedding. The Goji mini is for dinner and dancing. For holiday dressing, see Shona Joy holiday party dresses; for backless styles, backless dresses.

How Shona Joy sizing works

Shona Joy cuts its dresses in Australian sizes, and an AU size carries the same number as a UK size, so an AU8 is a UK 8. The Aura separates, the Celina shirt and the Mirelle dress come in letter sizes, XS to XL. Coveti lists every style in UK sizes, and the size guide on each product page converts UK sizing to US, Italian, French and German sizes. Read the brand’s fit note before you choose: “designed to sit away from the body” leaves room, “slim fit through the waist and body” follows your shape without clinging, and “fitted through bust and waist” sits close where the shirring is. For more, read is Shona Joy true to size.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shona Joy make red dresses?

Yes. Current reds are the Campbell Bow Backless dresses in Goji, the Aura pieces in Rouge, and the Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Chilli and Burgundy.

What colour is Shona Joy Goji?

Goji is a bright, true red, on the Campbell Bow Backless Maxi Dress and Mini Dress.

What colour is Shona Joy Rouge?

Rouge is a deep raspberry red with a cool berry undertone, on the Aura blouson mini dress, top and semi sheer pant.

What shoes go with a red maxi dress?

Nude and metallic gold sandals lengthen the leg; black is sharper; a matching red shoe is a bold choice.

Can you wear a red dress to a wedding?

Usually, yes, in Western weddings, as long as the couple has not asked guests to avoid it. In many Chinese and Indian weddings red is the colour of the bride, so avoid it there.

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