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Looking to expand your summer dress wardrobe? Now is the perfect time – many formal looks from spring are at discount and now that autumn is coming, many retailers are offering great sales on their summer dresses to make room for back-to-school fashions. Here’s what to look for as you start shopping:

1) Formal dresses in solid, metallic colors. Red carpets lately have been filled with classy formal dresses that are high on shimmer. Many celebrities are wearing blush and soft colors in metallic fabrics, although a few are opting for bolder hot pink colors that flatter darker skin tones.

2) Ethnic print summer dresses. Bold, multi-colored prints that look as though they hail from exotic locales are all the rage this summer. These dresses also look great with the hippie slouch bags that are hot this summer.

3) Printed swing dresses. Casual summer dresses in bright patterns featuring swing or a-line skirts are trendy right now and perfect for staying cool on hot days.

4) The little black dress – with a twist. Fashion-forward celebrities are embracing little black dresses that feature either cut out shapes or sheer skirts that show off toned legs. These dresses are lighter and more fun than the more formal little black dress, and are perfect for fun summer events.

5) Red one-shoulder dresses. These are popping up at award events everywhere. They really make summer evenings red-hot.

You may have heard that every woman can wear red lipstick and it is absolutely true – red lipstick always looks great provided that you select the right shade for you. Red dresses – which can be sizzling hot or elegant and refined – look wonderful on just about every woman. You can dress them up for the formal nights or choose casual dresses to make a red-hot impact every day.

If you have very dark skin, choose red dresses in jewel tones. A deep wine red dress, rich plum, or fuchsia dress will look best. Purplish undertones will give you a healthy glow. If you have a medium skin tone, opt for reds in the bright to brick shades, staying away from anything with pink or purple undertones.

If you have medium skin but yellow undertones, go for rich berry red colors and brick reds with brown undertones. Be cautious about any red that is slightly orange – these will make you look washed out or even ill! If you are fair-skinned, stay away from eye-popping reds that make you look flushed and overwhelm your delicate coloring. Look for soft plums, deep pinks, and berry shades. Soft fabrics will also soften the impact of the red.