I’m not normally a big fan of the bubble dress, but I love this one from Bari Jay.

This strapless Bari Jay bubble dress (style #59833) features a sweetheart neckline and empire waistline. I adore the color combination here of chocolate and plum – perfect for fall. It also comes in cobalt/black.
This dress from Bari Jay’s Shimmer collection which offers a variety of evening dresses, including both mini and full length. You can check out the whole collection at Barijay.com. This dress is priced at $138.
Here are a few more of my favorite short dresses from the collection:

Photo credit: Bari Jay

Nordstrom has a list on their site of 10 Things To Add A Glamorous Global Twist to Your Look for Spring 2008.  Want to know what’s in style right now?  Let Nordstrom point the way.
1. The Gladiator:  This look features any kind of shoe reminiscent of ancient rome.  Shoes come in all heights, from heels to flat sandals.  It’s all in the straps.  This L.A.M.B. stiletto heel is made of metallic leather.

Explore more of the Gladiator Look. 
2. Primitive Prints: Animal prints, batik, and geo-ethnic designs define this style.  A good example is the pattern on this Diane von Furstenberg dress, made of …read more

Arietta has put some wonderful details into this dress (the sweetheart neckline, ruched waist, mesh overlay), and the black skirt in contrast with the color bodice with will have a slimming effect on all who wear it:

I love the print detail on the skirt, as well.  The color is listed as “pink,” but it looks more like a rose from this photo.  It’s also available in aqua, coffee, purple, magenta, and black and white.
You can get this at Zaftique.  They have a VERY weird sizing system, so refer to their sizing chart here.  They also offer plus size active wear and intimates, …read more

I think this organza and satin dress would look stunning on a brunette or someone with an olive skintone:

Here’s a closer look at the bodice:

(Sorry, that’s the highest zoom I could get.)  It’s available at eternitystore.com, which specializes in modest dresses.  But if you’re not in the market for modest, don’t let the label turn you off to the dress — it’s just as pretty as any of the dresses you’d find at a prom-specific store, and it’s a lot cheaper than most of those prom stores — compare at an average of $300 or more for prom-specific sites and $160 for …read more

Found a really cool site called Couture Candy, and this Tricia Fix dress:

Here’s a closer look at this fantastic print:

I find some designers mix prints together that should never be mixed together with sometimes hideous results.  Not so with this dress, as the combination of designs within the print compliment each other nicely, both in shape and color.
The golds and browns in this dress would look great on someone with autumn coloring (usually brown-eyed brunettes), but the blue could possibly play off of someone with blue eyes, as well.  This dress is also nice in that it is not so fancy that you …read more