CITRUS PARTY DRESSES

Citrus colors are very popular for spring and summer.  These colors grab your attention when you walk into a room.  They look great on most skin tones as well and can easily be transitioned between seasons.

Tangerine is a must have color for 2012.  It is the color of the year.  The asymmetrical hem and ruching make this dress stand out.  Rebecca Minkoff Ero Long Dress, $378.

This Kimberly Taylor Bali Dresses flowy yet fitted shape is perfect with bold colored earrings, bracelet, and a clutch.  The lime color is hot this season.  $295

 

This DV Dolce Vita dresses cut out arm detail and lace up V-back makes a statement. $242

 

This Alice + Olivia one shoulder draped dress is great for most figure types.  The fit gives you a shape and figure but the looseness is forgiving.  Great slate to add jewelry and fun high heels.  Go all neutral or do another bold color such as deep purple or blue.  $297

This Halston Heritage dress' side knot is perfect for most figures.  Those that are chest heavy or are concerned with their stomach, the draping hides this.  Also good for athletic builds as the side knot creates interest.  Great to add a statement necklace and bangles.  $295

This Jay Godfrey Klimt High Neck Sleeveless Dress, $325, is perfect to wear to work and then out with friends.  

ELECTRIC BRIGHT COLORS

A bright colored dress, top, necklace, or shoe brings color to your face and makes you appear current and trendy.  Try adding an electric bright piece to your current winter wardrobe with black, gray, camel color, or navy.  These are great transition pieces as we move to spring as well.


This Amanda Uprichard dress is a great pop of color for winter and spring.  Add fun tights and heels or boots with a blazer.  A great necklace and bangle completes the look. $206.

This Nanette Lepore Blouse is a great addition in turqoise/seafoam, $148.

This Kimberly Taylor Dress has an open back detail.  The lime green color stands out.  $295.

 

Try a silk-chiffon blouse in a bold color.  This by BCBG, comes in three colors (pink, yellow, and blue jade). $168

Or a fun colored top with an interesting detail such as this open back design by DV Dolce Vita, $88.

 

This deconstructed sheath dress in bright pink, from Ann Taylor, is a fabulous option for winter and spring.  Perfect to add a statement necklace and fun heels.  $148, available February.

Add some color with a fun handbag or work bag.  This hot pink Ostrich Embossed Satchel, by Michael Kors, is a stunner.  $895.  Ann Taylor's Luxe Leather City Bag, $248 in yellow will be available in February.

 

Lastly add a bold necklace in a bright color to stand out.  Sunburst necklaces are very popular right now.  Ann Taylor Sunburst Necklace, $78, available February.  Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace in Turquoise makes a statement, $195.  Large stone earrings in a bright tone are another good option.