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Fun dresses are great for your school wardrobe. Miles ahead of basic jeans, simple dresses in classic shapes and colors are very flattering. Dresses are also ultra-feminine and flirty. Great dresses hide all your problem areas while making you look sophisticated.

For back to school, look for casual dresses in cotton, linen, or synthetic fabrics. Stick with classic, simple shapes and solid colors. This will make your dresses easy to dress up or down. With basic dresses in solid colors, you can add cardigans, blazers, jackets, and look great. You can make them look classy with a blazer for a part-time job interview or dress them down with a cardigan for a study date. Pair them with leggings for an everyday look – you’ll keep everything modest but still look very feminine.

Dresses make you stand out in a crowd. Paired with great shoes and fun accessories, dresses look flirty and never stuffy. They show off your legs and can make you look slimmer. Try on a few dresses on your next trip shopping and look for a dress that can help you expand your wardrobe this fall. Look for A-line styles, wrap dresses, and casual tank dresses in casual fabrics and styles. These three dresses are flattering, flirty yet subtle, and versatile enough to have a great impact on your wardrobe.

Now that fall fashions are packed into your favorite stores, it’s time to start considering your back to school, fall wardrobe. In addition to coats and pants, you will want to add some terrific dresses. Summer dresses are on sale right now and are perfect for the first few weeks of class, when temperatures are still mild and you can hold onto the flirty summer look of dresses a little bit longer. Why dress like a guy when you can look fabulous in a casual dress that also flatters your shape?

Simple, basic dresses can also take you through the year. Pair them up with a cardigan and great shoes for colder days and transition easily into evening with some great accessories and heels. For everyday, dresses look great with leggings. Dresses can also look great with a purse or a big bag of books. Dresses even make getting dressed in the morning simple – all you need is your dress, shoes, and a few accessories and you are ready to go.

Your fall wardrobe would not be complete without some formal dresses for those parties and fall events. Buying a simple formal dress now – maybe a little black dress – will also mean you’re ready for those holiday parties, which are closer than you think!

The little black dress lives happily in most closets, but at this time of year tends to get ignored. Maybe the nice weather makes us gravitate towards paler colors and brighter prints. Whatever the reason, it’s time to get acquainted with your LBD again. Summer evenings are the perfect time to wear your little black dress, and there are lots of great ways to accessorize:

1) Choose your tiniest strappy sandals and dangling earrings for a simple summer look.

2) Pair your black dress with a great shawl for those summer evenings.

3) Accessorize with fresh flowers. Your little black dress will look fabulous and simple if you pin flowers in your hair or wear a corsage. A few exotic blooms in a luminous white will look best.

4) Add some bright color with a jacket or funky hat. You can also try pairing your dress with contrasting-colored shoes in a bright shade to draw attention to your pretty pedicured summer feet.

5) Go for classic summer glamour with an up-do, yards of pearls (fake or real) and bright red lipstick.

6) Pair your little black dress with an oversized floppy summer hat (nothing too casual) for a great glam early-evening look.

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.

Supermodels and actresses look amazing on the red carpet, and by using the same tricks you, too, can look amazing in your formal dress:

1) Wear shapewear under a formal dress. While celebrities clocks serious time with personal trainers, they also rely on supportive lingerie to look their best. Under a clingy formal dress, especially shapewear instead of your usual lingerie keeps things looking smooth and perfect.

2) Check your posture. If you don’t tend to wear dresses, especially, consider putting on your dress before the big event and watching yourself in the mirror. Do you slouch? How gracefully do you sit down? If possible, get someone to make a video of you walking, sitting, and standing in your dress, and use this video evidence to correct subtle mistakes – like that slouch – before you wear your dress out. Virtually all formal dresses look better if you have a poised, confident posture and that is something you can learn.

3) Use special double-sided tape from your favorite lingerie store if you have a low-cut or strapless dress. This tape will absolutely ensure no accidents with your formal dress. Also, pop some extra tape into your purse – it’s a great quick fix for hemlines or problems at your event.

4) Wear high heels if you can. High heels always look elegant and make your legs look longer.

5) Choose your dress color carefully. The little black dress is a classic, but if you are very pale it can make you look washed out. Instead, take a look at your closet. What colors make you feel most confident? If you’re cool-toned, try rich blues or greens. If you look best with warm colors, opt for fiery reds or even stand-out oranges.

There is nothing flirtier, more fun or more summery than the summer dress. Summer dresses are plentiful in stores right now and there are so many advantages to these great women’s dresses:

1) They come in a rainbow of colors. From red dresses to black dresses to every pattern under the sun, summer dresses come in plenty of fun colors that flatter you.

2) They come in plenty of styles and sizes. From striped cotton dresses that look cute at the beach to the little black dress that sizzles after sundown to full-length flowery cotton sun dresses, you can find gorgeous dresses in just about every store.

3) They can be dressed up or down. Dresses take you from the day to the evening. A simple dress can be dressed up with accessories, heels, and more pronounced makeup. During the day, the same dress looks breezy and casual with flats and a thin cardigan.

4) They look great anywhere. From the beach to a summer job, dresses always make you look pulled together. They work at clubs, at home, or in summer school.

5) They make getting dressed in the morning a snap. A dress lets you get a pulled-together look in thirty seconds. Just roll out of bed, toss on the dress, slip into some shoes and toss on an accessory or two and you are ready to head out the door. With dresses, there’s no worrying about coordinating a look.

6) They look flattering. Summer dresses – even simple ones – are more sophisticated than shorts. Many women’s dresses also cleverly hide problem hip, stomach, and thigh areas, so you can look your best.

Now that prom dresses are off the racks and put away for another season, it’s time to think about summer dresses. Prom season and all those gorgeous Terani prom dresses, Morrell Maxie prom dresses, ABS prom dresses, and Janique prom dresses may have whetted your appetite for beautiful and girly clothes, so shopping for the perfect summer dress is the perfect thing for the hot weather.

A summer dress is perfect for the hot weather because it is breezy and light, keeping you cool. Summer dresses are also wonderfully easy to wear – just slip them on, step into your shoes, and you’re done! Summer dresses can be dressed up or down with blazer, cardigans, wraps, and other accessories. They pack well for summer vacations and make you feel feminine and sexy. What’s not to love about the summer dress?

You’ll likely need a few summer dresses this year. You will want a casual dress that you can wear anywhere, even over beachwear. You will want a semi-casual dress that can be worn to a nice restaurant or to the beach. A formal summer dress for evenings out is also a must. This season, little black dresses are chic for summer in the city. Breezy styles and tropical or natural prints are very popular for casual wear. Tunic, A-line, and even full-length summer dresses are popular for summer 2009. Why not head out and try on some summer dresses today? With these dresses affordable and plentiful right now, you can create a whole summer wardrobe.

Right now, many stores are having big sales on prom dresses and accessories. It’s the perfect time to shop, because some prom dresses are discounted quite a bit. If you want a Cassandra Stone prom dress, Morrell Maxie prom dress, Janique prom dress, Jovani prom dress, Terani prom dress, Faviana prom dress, ABS prom dress, Alberto Makali prom dress, or another designer gown, this is your chance to buy the hottest prom looks for a low price. You can buy low-cost prom dresses now for:

• Summer weddings. Wedding season is here, and you may need a nice, formal dress to wear to those “I dos.” If you have a few wedding invites, look for simple but formal prom dresses that can make you a very well-dressed wedding guest.
• Summer formal events. If you have summer parties and formals coming up, look for simple, classic dresses that will help you look your best. With prom dresses so discounted right now, checking the prom sale racks can be far less expensive than buying a cocktail dress.
• Next year’s prom. If you are going to prom next year and there’s a dress from this year that you adore, now’s the time to secure that dress at a huge discount.
• The holidays. The holidays are a long way away, but they will get here and when they do you will need a great dress to wear to parties. In November and December, party dresses will be expensive, but you can buy a dress for not too much right now.
• Your wardrobe. Everyone needs one formal dress to wear out on special occasions. If you don’t have that special party outfit, check out the prom dresses on sale now. Skip over the trendy and pouffy dresses and look for the simpler, elegant dresses that will look in style for years to come.

Attention all Summer Brides! Shopping for the perfect dress for your wedding can be a challenging process.  With the caterers, the guest list, invitations and the cake, taking time to find your dream wedding dress can be difficult.  To help you keep your cool while planning this most special day in the hottest of seasons, we have a few tips to share for finding the best summer wedding dress.
1. Consider a wedding dress with lightweight fabric if your ceremony will take place during the day. Every moment will be captured on camera and though Mother Nature may have different plans, melting in your dress is not an option.  We suggest dresses made of chiffon, organza, georgette, voile, cotton eyelet, and cotton organdy. 
2.  For evening ceremonies, the air will be cooler and you can afford a wedding dress with more layers; such as a ball gown or princess style. Keep in mind, hot summer nights are a given in the later months of summer, so don’t dress in too heavy fabrics.
3. If your ceremony takes place on a beach, consider the length of the dress.  You don’t want a sandy train or dirty skirt; consider a cocktail length wedding dress.  The more casual styling is appropriate for the beach setting.
4. The latest trend in destination tropic setting weddings is to wear a white wedding sarong as your wedding dress.  Imagine a flower pinned in your hair with your feet in the sand; this is the epitome of wedding-beach-chic.

Nothing represents the coming of warm weather quite like those racks of bright, fluttery summer dresses that every store starts putting out in the Spring. Summer dresses are adorable, fun, simple to wear and often inexpensive. Now that the fall weather is here, though, they are just taking up so much room in your closet. It’s time to get your closet in tune for the cooler months, and that means sorting and storing.

Start by going through your closet. Sure, you don’t have tons of time, but you’ll waste even more time if you have to wade through summer clothes each morning to get to your woolens. Set aside an afternoon to sort out all your clothing. Remove any summer dresses and summery items you haven’t worn all summer. If you don’t love these items any more or if they don’t fit, donate them to charity. If they need repairs, take them to the tailor. Have sentimental favorites professionally cleaned and stored so that they do not take up closet space.

Next, get your summery clothes – the ones that you actually do wear — cleaned. After months of sun block and sand, your clothes do need some care. Any summer dresses and summery clothes that are largely pale colors or pastels should be put away now. If you have darker summer dresses and halters, consider adding a cardigan or tights to transform these pieces into autumn wear. It’s a nice way to expand your summer wardrobe further into the year. 

Nothing represents the coming of warm weather quite like those racks of bright, fluttery summer dresses that every store starts putting out in the Spring. Summer dresses are adorable, fun, simple to wear and often inexpensive. Now that the fall weather is here, though, they are just taking up so much room in your closet. It’s time to get your closet in tune for the cooler months, and that means sorting and storing.

Start by going through your closet. Sure, you don’t have tons of time, but you’ll waste even more time if you have to wade through summer clothes each morning to get to your woolens. Set aside an afternoon to sort out all your clothing. Remove any summer dresses and summery items you haven’t worn all summer. If you don’t love these items any more or if they don’t fit, donate them to charity. If they need repairs, take them to the tailor. Have sentimental favorites professionally cleaned and stored so that they do not take up closet space.

Next, get your summery clothes – the ones that you actually do wear cleaned. After months of sun block and sand, your clothes do need some care. Any summer dresses and summery clothes that are largely pale colors or pastels should be put away now. If you have darker summer dresses and halters, consider adding a cardigan or tights to transform these pieces into autumn wear. It’s a nice way to expand your summer wardrobe further into the year. <-->