Who needs a little black dress when you can walk the red carpet of life in a gorgeous little red dress? Red is an energizing, take-no-prisoners color that is as sexy as it is commanding. If you want to make a real impact, saunter into a room wearing red.

If you’re a plus-size lady who loves herself some red, check out these Five Scarlet Styles For Summer and set the world afire with some fierce fashion.

Look: Ablaze Art Teacher

All your students will be shining some Delicious Red’s for you in this cute, conservative red dress paired with a professional blazer, but cheeky “art-centric” accessories like paint splatter shoes and a paintbrush charm necklace.

Cutesy a-line button-front dress from ASOS Curve:

Black ruche sleeve blazer from Torrid:

Ikat tote-style bag from Tylie:

Paloma Picasso paintbrush charm from Tiffany & Co.:

Diana Von Furstenberg paint splatter espadrille flats: