empire waist dresses for women La Femme Plus Size Long Gown in Emerald at Nordstrom, Size 12W length sleeves and a flattering empire waist GLS Empire Waist Long Prom

Pop icons like Britney Spears and Taylor Swift also have iconic moments (or even entire *albums*) in the vibrant shade

I love this idea because a couple doesnt always have to mean a love interest

Beyond red (more on that in the next section), here are six directions that are particularly powerful on you

Corset Homecoming Dresses A corset homecoming dress embodies the romantic, modern princess vibe that dominated trends in 2026

Also, Tami has a blog post on adding in some extra flare on the LDT in three different ways

Mango Scoop Back Sequin Dress The diagonal stripe print on this cami dress will subtly elongate a petite frame