So last week, New York Times fashion writer Guy Trebay intimated that the dress might be over…
… he quoted Anne Slowey of Elle Magazine who proclaimed, “The eye is looking for something new, and so is the psyche…The dress has been done to death...”
Hmmm, fashion magazines might be a wee bit out of touch because I personally love to throw on a dress virtually any time of year! They’re easy, one stop outfits, supremely flirty, colorful, and feminine: basically perfect wardrobe staples and ideal go-to’s for spring/summer.
The fashion powers that be may want you to spend money on the ‘new’ silhouette (pants? ugh!), but here at The Fashion Bomb, we’re all about feeding your current obsessions while saving money!
So, just for you frock lovers: 20 summer dresses for $100 or less.
First, one of my favorite silhouettes: strapless dresses…
For busty girls, they offer the option to show some skin, while still wearing supportive undergarments (if you don’t know, check out my past post on one of my obsessions, Fantasie’s Smoothing Strapless Bra). Throw on a cardigan for the office, then take it off for post work drinks:
Bottom Row: Printed Swiss Dot Alexa Dress, $75, www.jcrew.com; Cindy Dress, $75, www.calypso-celle.com; Abigail Gray and Yellow Dress, $33, www.lulus.com.
Dresses with dainty straps always look cute:
…and are perfect for a picnic or day at the beach:
Bottom Row: Single Dress Francesca Spaghetti Stap Dress, $68, www.macys.com; After the Storm Dress, $55, www.modcloth.com; Ameerah Baby Doll Dress, $27.80, www.forever21.com.
Shirtdresses are simple choices for a summer job (interns, listen up!)
…they look crisp, polished, and sophisticated:
Top Row: Shirtdress, $69, www.victoriassecret.com; Rebecca & Drew Swiss Dot Shirtdress, $84, www.neimanmarcus.com.
Bottom Row:Robbie Bee Circles Shirtdress (Plus), $88, www.nordstrom.com; Ben Sherman Shirtdress, $55, www.urbanoutfitters.com.
Lastly, halters:
Reserve these for the weekend:
Bottom Row: Twisted Grecian Halter Dress, $77, www.asos.com; Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Mini Halter Dress, $100, shopbop.com
Dresses for all!
Smootches!
*My silk shirtdress (with static cling!) from yesterday was by a company called Bilingual. I swear they had a website when I bought it, but I searched and couldn’t find it! I found a few Bilingual dresses here at www.pinksaloon.com. Good luck!
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Notable panelists include Bethann Hardison and Aisha Tyler.
It’s next Friday, May 9th from 8:30-10:30am. That’s a wee bit early for my taste (I like my sleep!), but it might worth it! At least it’s before work… E-mail nora_flaherty@condenast.com to RSVP. Seats are limited!
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Fab blog Chic & Untroubled reports that Essie will be releasing these juicy neon colors…
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April 29, 2008 12:40 pm
I agree. Fashion mags may miss the mark on this prediction. Who doesn’t love to throw on a great frock!?!
April 29, 2008 3:42 pm
I LOVE dresses. Always have, I’ve lived in them over the summers for the past 3 years or so. Plus they are ALWAYS a crowd pleaser with the boys and gals alike! Bring on the dresses I say!
Plus if you’re traveling for a quick weekend getaway, just throw a few dresses in and you’re set…instant outfit, as Claire mentioned!
April 29, 2008 8:13 pm
Love the dress selections..
April 29, 2008 10:19 pm
If anything, I would think that the dress is more popular than ever! I’ve never been the biggest fan of wearing dresses, but I’ve been incorporating them into my wardrobe lately and I can’t wait to go shopping for more =D
May 4, 2008 8:10 pm
Please put more below the knee dresses for us girls with knobby knees! We love dresses, too!
May 25, 2008 3:40 am
All women have one thing in common and that is they all want to look good and feel good about their appearance, they all love to be admired and complemented on the way they look, I tell you the fashion dresses, clothes people chose to wear to this event amazed me. Out of the two hundred people that were in attendance about half were appropriately dressed for the occasion. http://new-fashion-designers-current-trends.blogspot.com
August 14, 2009 1:06 pm
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