We all think of red as a great color for a big night out, right? Well, why not a red dress for work? After all, red is a power color. It's lively, it stands out (in a good way--just like you) and it can be worn for a big presentation as well as a non-hectic work day, too.

There's something about the color that gives you a little boost, a bit more energy to get you through the day. And with cold, short days and long nights, don't you want a little boost.

Each of these dresses can be paired with a blazer, sweater, cardi or shawl. Don't think you're stuck with wearing black heels or boots with a red dress. You can wear nude, light brown or deep gray shoes too. 

If you work in a creative field, go all out and grab boots or heels in a contrast color like orange, hot pink, emerald green or bright aqua.

1. Christian Michaels Deb ($39.50, 6pm.com)

2. Calvin Klein shift dress with ring detail ($73.24, bloomingdales.com)

3. Elementz dress short sleeve A-line scoop neck sweater dress ($29.99, macys.com)

4. ASOS shift dress with cutout detail ($99.99, us.asos.com)

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5. Openwork knit dress ($49.99, shop.mango.com)

6. Ruffle draped wrap dress ($41.96, nyandcompany.com)

7. Ponte dolman sleeve dress ($27.99, target.com)

8. Rock N Roll Cowgirl Cowboy 19H-6341 dress ($51.99, zappos.com)

9. Knitted skater dress ($88, us.topshop.com)

10. Gazette shirtdress ($99.99, madewell.com)

PJ Gach is Senior Editor: Style + Beauty at BettyConfidential.