5 TYPES OF DRESSES EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN

Every woman needs to feel confident and comfortable in dresses.  The key is to not get stuck in a rut, wearing the same color or silhouette all the time.  If you are someone who stays in neutrals, such as black, add colorful accessories to enhance your look.  Look for intricate design details that make neutrals stand out, such as texture, interesting necklines or sleeves, or ruffles, and tiered layers.  It is all about creating a fresh, different look with each dress you wear.

Style Tips:
-Fit is key.  Women's bodies can fluctuate so look for flattering silhouettes.  There are key ways to hide any figure flaw, or enhance things.  
-Color is always in style.  While on trend colors change each season, stick with those that flatter your skin tone and hair coloring.  
-The best dress is one that you wear, not one that wears you.  Design elements are great and can enhance you features.  But think of what is complimentary to you and you wear it with style.  How do you feel when you put this dress on?  This should be your dress.


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Little Black Dress

     

A Great Fitting Dress- This dress should enhance your figure and your best features.  It's one the people look at you and go "WOW".  Think of your best feature (shoulders, chest, stomach, legs, your bottom....and how does this dress show it off).

   

Evening Gown or "Floor Length Stunner"

 

"Grab and Go" Dress- This dress is one you can throw on quickly when a friend pops over.  Add simple heels or sandals and a fun bag and out the door you go.  This is dress is also great for a work in the mornings when you are rushing and then transitions easily to dinner or drinks out.
 

  

Looking chic in every dress,

XOXO

Divine Style DC

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"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