"LWD"...UPDATE YOUR YOUR BLACK DRESS WITH WHITE!

Women's go to staple in their closet is the Little Black Dress.   Update your look for spring and summer with a Little White Dress.  This is a crisp, fresh take of that trend.  Wear it to the office and take command.  This looks sharp when staying with all white--white heels, white jewelry, etc.  Try mixing it with metals, such as gunmetal gray, copper, and nickel.  White dresses pop when paired with a neutral black and white bag/heels or go bold with a bright colored shoe/bag combination.  Kelly green, turquoise, sapphire blue and yellow are hot trends to try.  Textured fabric brightens up a look.  Try linen, lace, or woven fabrics.

Fit and Flare-

-creates a waistline and is the perfect backdrop for fabulous statement necklaces.

A.B.S by Allen Schwartz Dress, $329  Alexia Admor Dress, $130

 

Peplum

-peplums can accentuate or create a waistline.  Perfect for the office to a night on the town.  

 Keepsake the Label Jacquard Dress, $158   French Connection Cap Sleeve Dress, $148

 

Mesh OverLay

-mesh is a sexy trend allowing you to show your neckline, shoulders, and decolletage without revealing too much!

Topshop Lace Applique, $29.99     MKL Collective "Bella Ella" Dress, $37

 

Sheath Dress 

-fit most figures.  Look for interest areas in the hemline or sleeves with embellishment and detailing.  This dress is perfect for the office and transitions to dinner on the town.

Tahari Cap Sleeve Sheath, $83.40  4. Collective Sheath Dress, $199.99

 

Wrap Dress

-always a figure favorite, look at the draping and detailing to see if the fit is flattering to your figure.  Wrap dresses can minimize stomach areas if tied/styled correctly.

 Monroe White Chiffon Wrap Dress, $138

How will you be wearing white this season???

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

SEXY SILHOUETTE...FIT & FLARE DRESSES

This style of dress, nipped in at the waist with a fuller skirt creates curves for a flattering silhouette.  The key is wear the waistline falls and the fullness of the skirt.  For those with athletic or stick straight silhouettes, this look gives you the curves and creates a waist.  For those with fuller tummy's, the waistline should sit above your belly button.  Adding a large belt also creates a waistline.  A voluptuous skirt hides the tummy and hip area.  But you don't have to look like you are wearing a tu-tu!  Streamlined fabrics work well for accentuating and hiding areas too.  Highlight your best features with a deep plunging neckline or go with a shorter skirt if showcasing your legs.  For the mature women, the hemline can go past your knees and pair with a cardigan.  This dress works for petites to plus-sizes at all price points!

Trends for Spring:  Prints and patterns will be big.  Colors such as tangerine, coral, chartreuse, and pink are hot.  Pair with white shoes/bag in summer or for spring go with a contrasting bold color (orange/blue, pink/blue, yellow/green, coral/purple as examples).

This Erin Fetherston dress is perfect for spring.  The color grabs you and can be dressed up with colored heels and jewelry, add a blazer for the office, or pair with with a leather cropped jacket for a night on the town.  Dress, $120.

Taylor Organza Fit and Flare Dress, $128

Cynthia Steffe Black and Gold Dress, $248

Donna Ricco Fit & Flare Dress, $118

Anne Klein Jersey Swing Dress, $94.30

How will you wear this look?

Happy Shopping,

Divine Style DC