They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that just might be because there are so many opportunities to wear a dress! Parties, plays, church services, family gatherings galore. Dress up, dress down, but wear a dress! Everyday this month, I will post a dress perfect for the holiday season.
December 1, 2008
Cute for: Lavish vacations to lush resorts in tropical places to escape the cold and celebrate the holidays.
Necessary Accessories: a pina-colada and a plane ticket
Why I love! it: I love the bright colors. Just looking at it puts me on a yacht restaurant that overlooks a white beach, with crystal clear waves lapping and crashing onto shore, as a tangerine sun sets in the horizon and a handsome waiter brings me a pina-colada with a pineapple and umbrella straw, right before delivering my lobster…
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Brand: Blumarine (Floral-Print Silk Dress)
Price: $1,765
Description: Vibrant floral jersey has a fluid, draping neckline, front and back, with a bead-embellished suede tie sash at the waist. Pullover style, detachable sash, side pockets, elastic waist, about 22″ from natural waist, Italian silk, dry clean, made in Italy.
Shop: Saks, www.saksfifthavenue.com
November 30, 2008
Cute for: Drinking cosmos on a night out with your girls.
Necessary Accessories: A cosmo.
Why I love! it: Royal blue always looks, um, how do you say….royal. Rich colors are always a yes.
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Brand: Sunner (Florent Ruffle Dress)
Price: $288
Description: Stretch-silk dress with ruffle trim at split-V neck and double-button closure at front. Pleated banding and ruching at waist and welt pockets at hip. Hidden zipper at side. Tie and 2″ straps at back. Sleeveless. Lined at bodice. 34″ long, measured from shoulder. 95% silk/5% elastane. Dry clean. Made in the U.S.A.
Shop: www.shopbop.com
November 29, 2008
Cute for: Looking like you walked right out of a dream.
Necessary Accessories: Luscious Ferra Faucet-esque inspired wavy hair.
Why I love! it: This graceful, elegant aesthetic is perfect for falling in love.
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Brand: Zimmermann (Revelation French Lace Dress)
Price: $960
Description: Lace dress with wide neck and scalloped button hem. 3/4″ banding and ruching at waist and hidden zipper at side. Elbow-length bell sleeves. Contrast silk slip dress lining. 35″ long, measured from center back. Shell: 63% cotton/25% plyamide/12% viscose. Lining: 100% silk. Dry clean. Made in Australia.
Shop: www.shopbop.com
November 28, 2008
Black Friday
Cute for: Outwardly displaying your primal hunger for good deals.
Necessary Accessories: Shopping bags.
Why I love! it: Teal and animal print have long been a personal favorite combination. This Black Friday, you can fend off, or just frighten other shoppers as the world hunts and gathers for good finds at 5am.
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Brand: Issa
Price: $660
Description: Print silk-jersey dress with 1.5″ banding at wide neck and knife pleat at sides. Self-belt tie at waist. Long bell sleeves. 32″ long, measured from shoulder. 100% silk. Dry clean. Imported.
Shop: www.shopbop.com
November 27, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Cute for: Giving thanks by pigging out. Gobble gobble.
Necessary Accessories: a second stomach.
Why I love! it: The darker color won’t show cranberry sauce stains and the looser fitting skirt will hid the food baby you’re about to gain from all that delicious turkey dinner and sides.
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Brand: access (Velour-Trim Dress)
Price: $35.40 (was $59)
Description: Simply irresistible. Accentuate your fashionable flair in this women’s velour-trimmed dress. Short sleeves. Velour trim, ruffled hem, bubble sleeves and shirred details offer a lovely look. Twisted neckline adds a trendy touch. Soft fabric blend feels fabulous against your skin. Front-tie sash provides the perfect fit. 39-in approx length, scoopneck, rayon/polyester, machine wash, imported.
Shop: Kohl’s
November 26, 2008
Cute for: Looking delicate and dainty at your friends winter wedding.
Necessary Accessories: pearl earrings.
Why I love! it: Everyone in their mid-twenties is doing it. “What is ‘it’?” you may be asking. “It” is getting married. Your friends from all walks of life are biting the dust while you’re still single (you’ve stopped searching for Mr. Right realizing that Mr. Step Above Douche-bag will feel like a home-run hit.) Anyways, the only thing to fret about with all these weddings is what you will wear! Most are going to take place in the spring or summer of course, giving you much time to consider and find dresses to wear, but for that bride who doesn’t want to sweat or get blown away by beach winds, this one is perfect to wear to her winter wedding!
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Brand: Alexia Admor
Price: $61.99 (was $176)
Description: Simple elegance with a dash of downtown cool. Color: Robins Egg Blue. Sheer stretch floral lace. V-neck in front and back with scalloped lace trim. Metallic gold trim at drop waist. Scalloped hem.
Shop: www.bluefly.com
November 25, 2008
Cute for: Attending a charity ball.
Necessary Accessories: a pleasant smile plastered to your face all night.
Why I love! it: This is the only season you can get away with velvet but sometimes it looks cheesy. Not on this dress. The sweetheart neckline is flattering on all shapes and sizes of women and her girls.
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Brand: BCBG Maxazria (Ruched Bodice Dress)
Price: $320 now $224
Description: Ruched bodice with pleated taffeta skirt. Straps cross at back. 69% Acetate, 23% Nylon, 8% Spandex. Imported.
Shop: BCBG
November 24, 2008
Cute for: Attending your nephews church play. He might be playing a wise-man, but you’ll look like an angel.
Necessary Accessories: You’re entire extended family, obviously.
Why I love! it: Looking like an angel might serve you well… instead of meeting a douche-bag pretending to be a nice guy at bar, you might meet a nice guy who actually IS a nice guy. Crazy thinking I know, but it’s best to be prepared. Warning!: looking like said angel while in church may attract the “Jesus Freak” genre of dude. Keep your guard up, trust your instincts, but bear in mind, your soul may just need some cleansing before the new year, so give the lad a chance!
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Brand: New York & Co. (City Style Patterned Dress)
Price: $41.96
Description: Sleeveless scoop neck dress with an A-line silhouette and a keyhole with button at the neck. hits at knee. Ply/rayon jersey. Machine wash. Imported.
Shop: New York & Co.
November 23, 2008
Cute for: Your work holiday party.
Necessary Accessories: a gold chain pendant necklace that’s doesn’t bling.
Why I love! it: It’s sophisticated, stylish, revealing without being slutty and shines without all the sparkle. Make your company proud they have you!
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Brand: Nicole Miller (Onyx Dress with Ruffle)
Price: $385
Description: Empire waist dress with ruffle detailing at neckline and side and back tucks. Invisible back zipper with hook and eye closure. Approx. 39″ from shoulder to hem. Fully lined. Polyester/nylon/elastane. Dry clean. Domestic.
Shop: Nicole Miller
