Red Lace Dresses: Lucy Liu and Diane Kruger Bring the Heat

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When the usual black gowns have become too dull, it’s time to upgrade to something more fierce.

Two lovely ladies decided to stir things up with red lace dresses, both worn differently. Who do you think wins this round?

Lucy Liu’s Red Monique Lhuillier Dress at PaleyFest

Lucy Liu radiating elegance in a stunning strapless red dress by Monique Lhuillier at the PaleyFest New York 2016 - 'Elementary' screeningLucy Liu radiating elegance in a stunning strapless red dress by Monique Lhuillier at the PaleyFest New York 2016 – ‘Elementary’ screening at The Paley Center for Media on October 8, 2016, in New York City (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / Ivan Nikolov)

At PaleyFest’s screening of “Elementary,” Lucy Liu was a sweetheart in a Monique Lhuillier red strapless dress.

The knee-length number has a $3,195 price tag and features a charming silhouette with a strapless neckline and an A-line skirt.

Lucy Liu styled her strapless red dress by Monique Lhuillier with Pasquale Bruni jewels, a pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes, and a Jimmy Choo bagLucy Liu styled her strapless red dress by Monique Lhuillier with Pasquale Bruni jewels, a pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes, and a Jimmy Choo bag (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / Ivan Nikolov)

The sweet, pretty look fared well with Lucy’s petite frame and height.

The 47-year-old American actress, voice actress, director, producer, singer, and artist kept her hair and makeup fresh and simple and finished the look with minimal accessories.

Lucy Liu dressed up her red strapless layered lace cocktail dress with a gold leaf chokerLucy Liu dressed up her red strapless layered lace cocktail dress with a gold leaf choker (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / Ivan Nikolov)

Diane Kruger’s Red Jason Wu Lace Gown at The Infiltrator Premiere

Actress Diane Kruger dressed in a captivating red lace gown by Jason Wu from the Pre-Fall 2016 collection at "The Infiltrator" New York premiereActress Diane Kruger dressed in a captivating red lace gown by Jason Wu from the Pre-Fall 2016 collection at “The Infiltrator” New York premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater on July 11, 2016, in New York City (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / Ivan Nikolov)

Diane Kruger opted for a more glamorous look with her red gown. The German actress wowed at the premiere of “The Infiltrator,” a new crime drama in which she stars with Bryan Cranston.

Diane Kruger elegantly accessorized her custom scarlet red abstract houndstooth lace gown with Repossi earrings and ringsDiane Kruger elegantly accessorized her custom scarlet red abstract houndstooth lace gown with Repossi earrings and rings (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / Ivan Nikolov)

The blonde beauty wore a Jason Wu lace dress from the Pre-Fall 2016 collection. This lace dress strays from the typical floral pattern with a frilly, pleated finish, giving the dress a romantic look.

The simplicity of Diane Kruger's Jason Wu gown, combined with its alluring side cutout and asymmetrical seam, added a playful twist to the classic silhouette, showcasing their remarkable fashion synergyThe simplicity of Diane Kruger’s Jason Wu gown, combined with its alluring side cutout and asymmetrical seam, added a playful twist to the classic silhouette, showcasing their remarkable fashion synergy (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / Ivan Nikolov)