Do you have a fancy evening shindig coming up? Daniella’s winning design from episode 10 of The Fashion Show might be just what you need. There was no question this week of who dominated the runway – Daniella continues to get stronger as we head into the final episodes..!
The evening gown is made of 3 layers of trey tonal chiffon and designed to have a beautiful, elegant almost Grecian silhouette. On the shoulder is a hand beaded, jewel encrusted embellishment just to give it that little extra bit of sparkle.

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We don’t normally feature that many short evening dresses here, but this velvet dress from Diane von Furstenberg (one of my favorite designers) is worth a look.

The simple silhouette is all dress up in velvet and sequin details. The square neckline and pleated bell skirt are flattering to most body types.
If you are looking for a hot party dress this holiday season and aren’t going all out for an evening gown, this black velvet dress is a fantastic choice.
Get this Diane von Furstenberg dress now at Neiman Marcus for $698. Limited sizes are available (8, 10).
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Red is always a hot choice in evening gowns. This sexy, simple gown from Alberto Makali is perfect for a special night out.

It features an asymmetrical cowl neck, black trim and banded waist. I think this gown would be ideal for bridesmaids in an evening wedding. You can get this red jersey gown right now at Neiman Marcus for $470.
Check out this beautiful gown and the rest of the Alberto Makali collection.
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Sleek, simple and sophisticated, this purple gown from the Ralph Lauren Collection features a one-shoulder design and a sexy side split.

With purple one of the hottest colors of fall, you will certainly garner a lot of attention in this dress. If you are looking for a hot evening gown, the Leighton dress is a fantastic choice. You can order it now from Neiman Marcus for just under $2,500. Wear it with a pair of silver or black sandals and very simple jewelry – perhaps just a pair of diamond drop earrings.
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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

I love this knee-length white dress with black piping not only for its beauty, but also for its versatility.  You could put a jacket over it and wear it to the office; you could accessorize with wedge sandals and a tote bag and wear it during the day; or you could dress it up with high heels and fine jewelry for the evening.

A shirred waist, rear slit, and hidden back zipper all add to the appeal of this lovely tank dress.  Available at White House Black Market; they ship worldwide.
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I think this mermaid style evening gown from Precious Formals is especially striking in the platinum:

Get it at Peaches Boutique, which ships worldwide. 
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If you liked this post, you might also like my previous posts:  Single Shoulder Evening Gown Swirls Around You and Glam Up Your Special Night in Gray & Black Twilight Dress.

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This JS Collections dress is fantastic.  A lot of clothes tend to follow the same pattern, but this one is different while still being in line with current trends.  I love the sleeves on this, the little bows on the sleeves, and the piping; the black floral print against the white background is really exquisite.

Available at Barrie Pace which ships to the United States.  See their women’s clothing sale section, too.
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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. 
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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.
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