A friend of mine is considering wearing a short dress for her wedding. The one that she has selected is from the Priscilla of Boston Platinum Collection.
This short wedding dress (style PL217) features a fantastic feathered skirt that makes it really special. It’s very unique, though not a traditional wedding gown at all.

What do you think about short wedding dresses in general and this dress in particular? Would you wear a short dress for your wedding? Is it more practical? Leave your comments here and let us know.
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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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This adorable dress from the Badgley Mischka Platinum Label features a velvet top and full silk organza skirt. It’s a very flirty choice with its sweetheart neckline and beaded empire waist.

Though it’s not full-length, you could definitely wear this velvet-top dress to a formal occasion. You can get it right now at Neiman Marcus for $895.
Add a pair of embellished high heel sandals or black satin slingbacks and you will look fantastic.
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Eva Longoria wrapped herself like a silver gift for her husband Tony Parker. At the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, Eva showed that formal gowns don’t have to be floor-length. Her short strapless fringed dress was by Marchesa.
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The beautiful actresses of Desperate Housewives, Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman and Nicollette Sheridan presented the Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award during the 60th Emmy Awards. The award went to Zeljko Ivanek of Damages.
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From evening gowns to skinny suits to swimwear, you could see just about anything on the runways at Spring 2009 Fashion Week. Here are some glimpses inside some of my favorite collections.
Badgley Mischka
Carmen Marc Valvo
Ana Sui
Vera Wang

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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This strapless cocktail dress can also work as a short bridesmaid dress. It features a simple silhouette and tied bow at the waist.
You can get this dress in sizes 0-12 from Saks Fifth Avenue. This Amsale Blush dress is simply sophisticated and a beautiful shade of green. It’s not too pricey at $290. It’s a good idea to look around at department stores and not just bridal shops for your bridesmaids dresses. Oftentimes you will be able to find great deals.
With this dress, add a pair of strappy sandals along with silver jewelry and you will be all set!
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Every Friday, we will point out a cocktail dress, evening gown or wedding dress that is a great bargain. This week, we have a lace cocktail dress that is really adorable. Though it’s not ultra formal, it can definitely be versatile staple in your wardrobe.

This strapless cocktail dress from BCBGMAXAZRIA is on sale right now at Bloomingdale’s for $252. This dress features a lace alternating with satin shutter pleating. Sizes 2-12 are available.
Another great deal is this Vera Wang full-length satin gown that is marked down from $1,050 to just $735 at Bergdorf Goodman. This gray dress features a sequined …read more

Add a little glitz to your wardrobe with this Adrianna Papell chiffon silk dress. This beautiful dress features beads and sequins at the neckline, waist and hem.
This is a very flirty, feminine dress in a fabulous color dubbed “Cinnamon.”
This Adrianna Papell dress would look great with a pair of gold or bronze strappy sandals. Because the dress is so glitzy itself, you probably don’t need much jewelry – just a pair of terrific drop earrings will do.
This silk dress is also available in Sterling, but I much prefer it in the Cinnamon color. You can get it now …read more

I love the Platinum collection from Priscilla of Boston. If you haven’t checked out this video from the Spring 2009 runway show, be sure to watch it.
Though the assortment of dresses is quite diverse, I adored the selection of short wedding gowns right around the two minute mark of the video. Are you considering a wearing a short bridal gown?