Wearing a dress is a woman's prerogative and designers have made it easy to don the apparel in every season. With numerous interpretations and design possibilities, dresses are no longer limited just to summer, but, are the perfect go-to options for fall and winter. Sport them with long boots and light hosiery during early fall and later revert to more heavy stockings. When it comes to trends, the following styles are smoking. So, go all out and get the perfect wow factor with the following dresses.
Structured peplum dress
Ladies, if the retro-inspired flounce still has no presence in your wardrobe, now is the time to indulge. Peplums are the rage when it comes to fall and winter essentials. Designers have gorgeously transported the style to dresses and created immaculate choices for your professional, evening and casual wear. Moreover, the style complements all body types and provides the feel of a sexy hourglass body. So, whether you want to rock a dress at a bar or at work, you just can't go wrong with peplum this year.
Style Guide:
- London Times lace bodice dress with a ruffled peplum waist and a satin skirt, Macy's, $109
- Three-Quarter high-neck mini dress with ruffled peplum, Macy's, $69
- Plus Size Peplum Sheath dress, Macy's, $70
Ladylike lace
Dreamy and ethereal lace is the hottest buzz in the fashion world. The use of lace is ladylike, feminine and sexy. Perfect for a casual meet up with friends or an evening soiree with a date, a lace dress is a great way to flaunt your inner sensual diva, yet, keep it conservative and chic. While the traditional lace styles are still prevalent, the new interpretations are jaw-dropping and absolutely stunning.
Style Guide:
- Long-Sleeve Sequin Lace dress with sequined sparkle detail, Macy's, $169
- Three-Quarter-Sleeve Lace Cocktail Dress from Guess - Macy's, $138
- Metallic Seamed metallic lace from BCBG- Macy's - $258
Geometrical patterned dresses
Prints add drama and interest to your outfit. Whether they are in form of florals or abstract prints, these patterns are eye catching and figure complementing. Hence, while geometrical prints are the talk of the town, fashionistas need to be extra careful while choosing such bold prints for their dresses. For instance, petite women should steer clear of overwhelming and heavy patterns, however, vertically positioned colorblocks offer that much-needed elongated and slim feel.
Style Guide:
- Calvin Klein Dress, Sleeveless Colorblocked A-Line, Macy's, $129.50
- Long-Sleeve Geometric dress by Evan Picone, Macy's, $99
- Melissa Masse geometric print dress, Neiman Marcus, $295
- Straight-cut geometric dress, Mango, $69.99
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