5 Vampy Vixens Rocking Velvet Dresses on the Red Carpet

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Velvet always has the power to instantaneously vamp up a look. This kind of fabric, although a bit too bold for some, is a great choice for evening affairs and formal events. It has a very luxurious feel, and with proper accessories and makeup, it can easily turn anyone into a sexy vixen.

We recently spotted 5 famous faces who turned to velvet dresses to sexify their red carpet appearances.

1. Vanessa Hudgens in Deep Cut Dress

Vanessa Hudgens at the premiere of 'Gimme Shelter' at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on January 14, 2014Vanessa Hudgens at the premiere of ‘Gimme Shelter’ at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on January 14, 2014

2. Charlize Theron in Beaded Givenchy Halter-Neck Dress

Charlize Theron at the 3rd Annual Sean Penn & Friends Charlize Theron at the 3rd Annual Sean Penn & Friends “Help Haiti Home” Gala presented by Giorgio Armani at Montage Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2014

3. Marcia Cross in Burgundy Velvet Dress

Marcia Cross at Mon Cheri Barbara Day 2013 in Hamburg, Germany, on December 4, 2013Marcia Cross at Mon Cheri Barbara Day 2013 in Hamburg, Germany, on December 4, 2013

4. Bridget Kelly in Blue Velvet Dress

Musician Bridget Kelly attends the 2014 Shape & Men's Fitness Super Bowl Party at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 31, 2014 in New York CityMusician Bridget Kelly attends the 2014 Shape & Men’s Fitness Super Bowl Party at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 31, 2014 in New York City

5. Dita von Teese in Black Velvet Gown

Dita von Teese at the premiere of Phantom of the Opera at Stage Theatre Neue Flora in Hamburg, Germany, on November 29, 2013Dita von Teese at the premiere of Phantom of the Opera at Stage Theatre Neue Flora in Hamburg, Germany, on November 29, 2013

The most common color choice for velvet dresses is black, but deep-hued jewel colors like burgundy and emerald are also top choices. Velvet in these colors give a very vintage, vampy feel to a frock.

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