This strapless gown features a criss-cross bodice and A-line skirt. You can get this beautiful dress right now at Nordstrom for $298. It’s available in sizes 0-12.

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BCBGMAXAZRIA Laser Cut Tiered Gown

The deep v-neck and slit make this beautiful blue gown a sexy choice. It’s priced at $388.

Aidan Mattox Niteline Ruched Gown

This gorgeous off-the-shoulder crinkled taffeta gown has fabulous texture and color. It’s available right now for $640.

Nicole Miller Off Shoulder Stretch Taffeta Gown

With this dress you will look beautiful in layers of navy silk. The Tadashi gown features a small train and matching shawl. Get it for $509.

Tadashi Strapless Laser Cut Silk Gown

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Beautiful Blue Evening Gowns

These blue dress features a gathered bodice and a spaghetti strap halter tie. You can get this dress right now at Saks Fifth Avenue for $310. It doesn’t have to be a bridesmaids dress but I think it makes a good one.

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Amsale Blush Tie Tissue Taffeta Gown

This daisy print dress has a romantic, vintage touch with ruffles down the front.  Here’s another view:

You can get this same style in a top, as well.

She has a lot of great pieces, and you can view the entire Kate Moss collection here.  TopShop ships worldwide.  To learn more about their clothes and see them in motion, view one of their many video podcasts.  TopShop also offers special sizes for petite, tall, maternity, and babies.

You can book a Style Advisor (a.k.a. personal shopper) in stores throughout the U.K. for a small deposit (in case of cancellation), but you get the money back provided you show up.  You can also book a small group of friends for a shopping party with a Style Advisor. 

They’re also opening a store in New York in Fall 2008.

TopShop has love for students and offers a special student fashion section where they have fashion news, special deals, and occasional freebies.  Additionally, UK students with an NUS Extra card get a year-round 10% discount.

How great is this store??

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post:  Yasmin Le Bon Approved Spring 08 Collection.

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Kate Moss Fashion Line at TopShop

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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Sexy Dress Combines the Best of a Long Evening Gown and a Short Cocktail Dress

This one is called Aimee:

Here’s a closer look at the construction:

This one is called Austina:

Here’s a look at the back:

These dresses not only appeal to people looking for something different and unique in the world of fashion, but the style and esthetics of the pieces make them attractive to women in search of classically beautiful clothing, as well.

You can get these online at Ron Herman, which ships worldwide.  Ron Herman also has stores in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Malibu, and Las Vegas.

If you liked these dresses, you might also like this post, which features an Herve Leger single-shoulder dress in black and white.

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Too (Two) Blue — Designer “Bandage” Dresses

Note the pleating in the skirt.  There’s a lot of extra fabric there that will look spectacular as you make your grand entrance or take the dance floor.  Additionally, single shoulder dresses are *in* right now, and the strap on this is done in a creative and beautiful way.

Get it at Simply Dresses, which ships worldwide.  The price is very low for a dress of this type — currently less than $200!  Visit their plus size and sales sections, too.

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Single Shoulder Evening Gown Swirls Around You

Notice the corset lacing on the back.  This dress would make anyone feel like a princess.  It comes in pink, gold, and white, too.

You can get this at Christina Gowns.  They ship worldwide and offer free standard shipping to the U.S. and Canada.  They offer a category for Modest Dresses.  Looking for a deal?  They have pages for Cheap Designer Prom Dresses in Stock and Prom Dresses on Sale.  Use the coupon code PROM08 for a 10% savings when checking out.

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Ballgown Fit for a Princess

The color fading from a lighter to darker shade is very *in* right now.  It’s available at shopbop, which ships worldwide.  Shopbop also offers exclusives:  items made for, and offered by, only shopbob.com.

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Trendy Blue Sequin Dress

From Windsor, which ships to the United States and Canada.  According to the website, this is a family-owned business that was established in 1950.  You can visit their sale page here, as well.

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Add Sparkle to Your Summer Wardrobe in this Turquoise Sequin Cocktail Dress