POLISHED PARTY DRESSES

It's that time of year to hit the party circuit.  Wearing a fabulous dress is like being the "Crown Jewel".  Your dress and complete look should make a statement!  The right fit, fabric, and color for your body are key.

This season's dress styles include:  Metallics-both printed metallic patterns, all over monotone metallics; Lace-colored lace and lace over-lay; and Chiffon.

Metallics:

 Marciano "Cecilia" Dress, $398

Rachel Roy "Lam-E" Metallic Dress, $129 (also available at Macy's)

Chiffon:  Loose flowy chiffon looks sexy on any dress.

Club L Gold Sequin Chiffon Dress, £20.00

JB by Julie Brown

Lace:

Bebe Mesh Insert Strapless Lace Dress, $99.99

BCBG "Maxine" Evening Gown, $448 with 20% off

This BCBG dress is perfect for smaller busted women as it accentuates the chest.

Bold Colors:

BCBGMaxAzria "Pippa" Dress, $298 with 20% off 

Plus Size:  

eshakti.com, xs-6x $79.95

eShakti Black Beaded Sleeve Dress, with custom neck and hemline for $7.50, xs-6x, $71.95

LACE...LUSCIOUS LOOKS

Lace is the perfect addition to any look.  Try it this season in a dress, top, lace imprinted denim, or as an embellishment on a skirt, dress, pants, or bag.

Colors to try:  red and sapphire blue are hot colors...go beyond the basic black if you dare!

Style it:  pair it with a blazer or leather jacket and shoe booties for a night on the town.

Dorothy Perkins Lace  V Back Dress, $69

Diane von Furstenberg Lace Dress, $325

BCBG "Francesca" Tiered Lace Cocktail Dress, $248

BCBG "Fae" Boatneck Lace Top, $98 (black or white)

BCBG "Lizza" Lace Trim Top, $44

BCBG "Eunice" Lace Trim Wrap Top, $118.80

Bellatrix Lace Print Blazer, $108

Ann Taylor Lace Skirt, Pomegranate, $84.99

Ann Taylor Cropped Black Lace Pants, $89.99