Vera Wang, as I have said in the past, is the first name in wedding wear. Not that you need me to tell you that. You only have to see the commercials for movies like “Bride Wars” to know that it’s true, with catchphrases like, “You don’t alter Vera, you alter yourself to fit Vera.” Well, Vera Wang has finally expanded her collection to include bridesmaid’s dresses, much to the joy of women everywhere.
The collection is extremely diverse. There are totally fun shiny party dresses like this one. It’s available in a variety of colors, but I really love the …read more

These two dresses from the Raylia Designs bridesmaid collection feature a fabulous shade of peach.

The dress on the left (style 8467Z) is a tea-length gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline. It features organza combined with lace for a very flirty, feminine appeal. The bridesmaid gown on the right (style 8459Z) offers a lace overlay on satin and a slim silhouette.
Both of these bridesmaid dresses have a beaded brooch at the waist for a little extra sparkle. Raylia Designs offers dozens of different bridesmaid dresses, bridal gowns and other special occasion dresses.
To learn more about the collections, view their gallery …read more

From the Watters Wtoo Bridesmaids collection, check out this gorgeous dress. It’s perfect for an evening wedding with its bronzed taffetta and sculpted style.

You can get this bridesmaid gown (style 425) in sizes 0-24 in 13 fabulous colors. This color is dubbed “Tandoori” and it’s really beautiful.
The Wtoo collection offers a wonderful selection of bridesmaid gowns that are very affordable. To view all the Watters bridal gowns, formalwear and bridesmaid dresses, or to find the nearest Watters retailer near you, visit Watters.com.
Photo credit: Watters

David’s Bridal is participating in Brides Magazine Something Pink Campaign. From October 7 – December 15, 2008, they will make a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) for every bridal gown sold in their stores (up to a $25,000 maximum).
In addition to their fabulous collections of bridal gowns, David’s Bridal also offers their bridesmaids dresses in a variety of pink shades, from pale pearl pink to bright watermelon.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Strapless ball gown in Watermelon (Style: F13062)
Spaghetti strap trumpet gown in Pearl Pink (Style: 81509)
Strapless tea-length dress in Rose Petal (Style: 8355)
Ball gown with pick-up …read more

The Audrina dress pictured below features draping reminiscent of ancient statues of greek goddesses, a style that’s very *in* right now.  What I especially like about this dress is that it has the fittied piece beneath the draping.

Available in other colors, as well; get it at Lauren Conrad which ships worldwide.
If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post about another dress with a draped effect:  Mini Dress — Pale Blue and Just Right for You.
Photo Courtesy of Lauren Conrad

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A prom dress can take weeks to be made and more time to ship to you.  It’s never too early to start looking for that perfect dress.  Following are 5 online stores where you can find formal and prom dresses.

Christina’s (ships to the U.S.)

Tiza (ships worldwide)

New York Prom (ships worldwide)

Find My Prom Dress (ships worldwide)

Sophisticated Lady (ships worldwide)

If you’re last-minute shopping, many prom dress stores also have web pages that contain pre-made, in-stock dresses which they can ship out quickly.  The bad news is that you’ll have to search through them for your size, but the good news is that the …read more

Flatteringly fitted yet full and feminine, this dress is perfect for when you want the best of both worlds.

I like the pink gloves with it, too.  This dress is called Satin Doll, and the bodice is bejeweled.
 
Pair it with this cute little prim and proper clutch:

All of the above items can be ordered from lorelie.com, which ships worldwide (customers outside the continental U.S. should visit their shipping page for more info).  Visit the sale rack for more beautiful dresses at bargain prices.
If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post featuring a long pink dress called Versatile Evening Gown Can be Worn …read more

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 …read more

Unique and elegant are good words to describe this formal dress, from the way the seams are sewn and fitted to the strappy bodice to the beautifully low-cut back.  You can get it in red, white, or gold.

Trains seem to be a red carpet favorite recently, and I can see why.  They add an extra touch of elegance to an already special dress.   Get this dress at Elegant Mart, which appears to ship worldwide.  See their pre-made dresses in the clearance section, too.
If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post featuring a floor-length purple gown with a slight train.
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This sensational Dolce Jovani dress is currently $900 at Prom Dreams.

If you’re the kind of person who has $900 to spend on a dress, I have two things to say to you:

I think this dress would look especially striking on someone with an olive complexion.
Let’s be friends.

The piece has that greco-roman look that’s popular right now but in fabrics you wouldn’t anticipate in this style; it’s beautifully innovative.
Prom Dreams appears to ship worldwide.  See their sale page, too.
If you liked this post, you might also like the following posts which feature Jovani dresses:

eDressme — Elegan Evenings
Stunning Multi-Colored Dress

Photo Courtesy of Prom Dreams

Does …read more