WATCH: How To Pull Off A Bright Red Lip

Red lips have been a red carpet staple for decades -- the look is the epitome of sleek and polished. Yet these days women are wearing the statement color everywhere, from the office to the running around on the weekend.

What's so fantastic about a bright red lip is that you don't need to wear a lot of other makeup: The contrast of a bare face and a bold lip is what makes it feel so fresh and appealing. Plus, it instantly pulls your look together, whether you're in black dress and heels or jeans and Converse.

Watch our video for a few easy steps to getting the look right, then check out the gallery of our favorite red-lipped beauty icons.

Lucille Ball

Joan Collins

Elizabeth Taylor

Veronica Lake

Audrey Hepburn

Marilyn Monroe

Dita Von Teese

Gwen Stefani

Madonna

Taylor Swift

Scarlett Johansson

Lady Gaga

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.