EASTER FASHION FOR LADIES AND GENTS

The Easter holiday represents family time and togetherness.  It is often a kick-off to spring fashion and lightness in clothing.  Pastels, bright prints and bold colors, and white look fresh for spring.  Lace dresses are an elegant piece for spring.  Layer with a light weight leather coat or a tweed blazer to look current.  Men, light gray or white pants on the bottom mixed with a pastel pink, blue, or purple shirt or go with a small printed button down.  

Perfect spring color and style with this flare sleeve spring dress, or wear it as a coat. 

 Ali Express, $67.70

Pair this peplum top with a white wide leg pants.  A navy cropped jacket and heels finish off the look.  A cobalt blue pencil skirt would look crisp with a white cropped tweed blazer.  

Maeven Peplum Shirt, $48

Be on trend in this pale pink Alice + Olivia peplum dress.  Stay with neutral colors or pair with bold jewelry, bag or shoes in a bright hue such as purple.  

Alice + Olivia "Tracey" Shiny Peplum Dress, $297

This Kensie lace dress is a younger look with the short flouncy skirt.  Make it pop with bold cobalt blue jewelry and clutch.  Neutral heels pair great with this.  The teal Adrianna Papel lace dress is perfect for more mature ladies.  The color is on trend for spring and pops.  Add a bright colored cardigan with a skinny belt on top to cinch the waist. 

Kensie Lace Dress, $99   Adrianna Papell Lace Fit & Flare Dress, $138

  

Nothing looks crisper than a white button down shirt with printed cuffs and neckline.  The print grabs your eye and gets you noticed! 

Absolute Rebellion Shirt, at Caramel U St. DC

Stripes are on trend for spring.  Go muted or bold with your stripe choice.  Pink is a great color for spring, whether in a lighter shade or bold.  

Nordstrom Smartcare Traditional Fit Dress Shirt, $65  Ted Baker London Trim Fit Dress Shirt, $95

 

Eton Contemporary Dress Fit Shirt, $265

BELLE OF THE BALL AT A WEDDING

Is everyone of your weekends this summer packed with weddings?  Are you always the guest and never the bride but you want to look fabulous?  Not all the attention has to go to the bride after all!  Here are great looks for you to wear to a wedding or any dressy gala or event that you have.

Metallic Dresses- are a great option for a wedding.  You can wear them to other functions and it always is fresh and trendy.  Change the accessories and shoes and have a whole new look.

Trina Turk, $298

Shoshanna Strapless Dress in Gold, $319 (Urban Chic Georgetown and Bethesda carry this)

Eliza J Boatneck Jacquard Fit & Flare Dress, $128

Eliza J Belted Satin Dress, $148

Bold Prints-are a great option for a wedding.  Make a statement with color.

Kirribilla Vivian Dress, $480 (available at Periwinkle Boutique, National Harbor, MD)

Shoshanna Strapless Pink Printed Dress,$398

Shoshanna Strapless 

Shoshanna Alexis One Shoulder Printed Dress, $395

Bright Colors-make a statement with the color of your dress.

JS Collections Fringe Hem Strapless Satin Dress, $168

Adrianna Papell Beaded Strapless Taffeta Party Dress, $168

Not wanting to spend money for a new dress?  Try www.renttherunway.com.  They mail you two size options of dresses that you like by the date you request.  Great way to look fabulous but not have to own the dresses!

TANGERINE CORAL DRESS OPTIONS FOR ALL FIGURES

This Nicole Miller striped dress in coral and fuchsia incorporates three hot trends in fashion for spring/summer 2012.  Colors, stripes, and ruching.  The ruching in the center of the dress hides figure flaws and makes hips and tummy area appear smaller.  Nicole Miller, $245.

For a similar dress in the same color scheme, try this French Connection dress.  This dress is more casual in the style, but is perfect for a BBQ, go boating, or to a pool party.  You can dress it up with jewelry, a belt, and heels, or try jeweled flat sandals.  French Connection, $68.

One of my favorite dresses for the season by Milly.  Great neckline and sleeve detail.  The tied waist belt creates interest but sits higher to not emphasize the tummy.  Great for the 30-70 crowd for work or a night on the town.  Try with bold turquoise or blue earrings and cuff bracelet.  Looks great with metallic heels or sandals.  Milly, $370.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Drape Sash Ruching Dress.  The sash and ruching flatter your hips and tummy area and hide figure flaws.  Make sure it is loose enough not to cling to the tummy.  $148.

Tinley Road One Shoulder Maxi Dress.  Play this up with a long necklace in turquoise or bright blue.  $43.99.

Gianna Bini Lace Back with Gold Zipper Dress, $128.

Kasper Two Piece Suit.  Sleeveless dress option with with waistline sitting underneath the chest.  Great for ladies figures who have a little tummy or hips.  Wear just the jacket with another outfit (navy, white, blue, etc.) and the dress by itself with jewelry/heels.  $181.99 at Macy's.

 

Tahari by ASL Printed Wrap Dress, $124.

A swimwear cover up in a printed tangerine color is a great option for beach/pool time.  Vix Swimwear Mali Bliss Dress, $124.

Adrianna Papell Plus Size Lace Dress, $140. (14W-24W)