This BCBG Max Azria gown is a great choice for a bridesmaid dress. It features tonal stripes in crinkled chiffon.

You can get this black gown in regular or petite sizes at Nordstrom. It’s priced at $360.

This gown features a gathered bodice and an adjustable tie at the Empire waist. If you are planning an evening wedding, this black bridesmaids gown is a fabulous option. Check out more beautiful gowns from BCBG Max Azria.

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Are you looking to add a little black dress to your collection that is a little different? This Fendi cocktail dress is a wonderful choice.

Instead of ruffles, this black dress uses petals for an interesting texture. It’s a great dress for a cocktail party as I’m sure it would garner a lot of attention. To contrast the petal texture of the dress, I’d wear it with glossy patent leather peep toe slingbacks and carry a shiny patent clutch.

You can get this Fendi dress right now at Net-a-porter for $3,530.

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The draping at the neckline and the jewels on the shoulder straps contribute to the chic look of this little black dress.

Notice the ruching on the entire dress and the little upturn at the side seam hem, which show off the figure.  This dress is sexy while still being elegant.  It’s currently on sale.  Complete the look, and pair it with these silver T-strap high heels:

You can get both at Carabella, which ships worldwide (non-U.S. shipments go through a third part; see their shipping page for more information).  They have a lot of clothes on sale right now, so be sure to visit their women’s clothing sale page, too.

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Short in the front and long in the back, this halter dress by La Femme shows off your legs while giving you the elegance of a longer gown.  I love the multiple satin bands around the middle which end in the bow.

It’s available in gold and a variety of other colors (including white, which isn’t shown).

Get it at Prom Girl, which ships worldwide.  They have a great Prom Tips section on their site, too, and much of the advice could apply to other formal events or nice outings, as well.  If you’re looking for a bargain, see their sale page.  If you’re looking for formalwear for men, visit Prom Guy.

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I have no idea how they’re able to do this, but The 15 Dollar Store offers all their clothes for (you guessed it) 15 dollars!!  This Rampage dress included:

This fully lined dress features a hidden side zipper, halter straps that tie behind the neck, and embroidered trim.  Their clothing looks to be of good quality, too, not made from the cheap materials you’d expect for these prices.

The 15 Dollar Store ships to the United States, its territories, and Canada.  Order at least $100 from within the 48 contiguous states and get free shipping.  They also carry clothing for men, children, and toddlers.

If you liked this post, you might also like the previous post:  Black Cocktail Dress with Gold Bow.

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Okay, I know I just did a post about Betsey Johnson designer dresses not too long ago, and I wasn’t planning on doing another one so soon, but I saw this dress, and it was just too cute not to feature.

I love the details around the hem, and there’s a hidden wire lining that helps this strapless dress retain its shape.

Get it at Revolve Clothing, which not only ships worldwide, but offers free shipping on both domestic and international orders, provided certain conditions are met (see their shipping page for more info).  See also their sale section and their blog.

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A portion of the proceeds go to Millennium promise when you buy this Tara Subkoff dress:

Okay, you probably won’t actually end world hunger, but you will be helping to improve the lives of people in Africa.

This strapless dress features a sweetheart neckline and a built-in bra.  It’s currently available in size large from bebe.com.  They ship to the U.S. and Canada, and also offer international shipping through a third party called International Checkout; read their international shipping information for more details.

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Was browsing the coolest site today.  The site is called unsungdesigners.com, and it features “emerging indie designers from all over the world.”

I especially liked these pieces from AngelRox for their beauty, simplicity, and versatility.  (All of these pictures link to the same page — they just show the skirt/dress in a different color and with different tops.)

You can see in the first photo how the bottom piece can be worn either as a skirt or as a strapless dress.  The halter top can also be worn in a variety of ways.  I like it when designs are esthetic as well as smart, and these designs are both.

Unsungdesigners.com ships worldwide.  This site also features one-of-a-kind items.

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A linked chain pattern adorns this adorable knit sheath dress, and a chain-like embellishment trims the collar.

Get it at eci New York.  I couldn’t find any clear shipping info regarding international orders, so I emailed them, and they wrote back that they ship to the United States only.  You can set up a wish list through this site, as well.

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Here’s a different twist on the basic black dress; this one features a large geometric print at the hem:

It has a bit of darting in it to give it some shape, and I like the little cap sleeves.  The fabric around the neck ties in with the color in the print.

This is available at the La Redoute UK website, which ships to the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, and BFPO Germany.  To visit one of their many international sites, click on the appropriate flag at the bottom of any of their pages.

The UK site also has a plus size section and sale page, as well as other departments including menswear, children’s clothing, and homeware.

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