I’ve got a golden ticket for you, folks, and it comes in the form of a totally badass slashed silk dress by Rory Beca.  I am loving basically every aspect of this dress. The silhouette pinches in at the waist and comes to a hip-forgiving tulip-shaped skirt. Check it:

So, it’s sexy, but will obscure any problem areas with ease. The slashed top is sexy and edgy without looking cheap or slutty, a major feat in my book. I would rock it with skinny-toed stilettos and sheer black hose. Available for $321 from Revolve Clothing.
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Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean you have to walk around all covered up at your next black tie event. Choose your fabrics carefully, and you can still show some skin.

 
This sleek and simple dress by Halston is the perfect way to stay sexy and warm. I love the shoulder-baring design, but the lightweight wool fabric makes it practical for a cool evening. If it’s really cold, skip the bare-legged lok and go with opaque black tights. Available for $478 from Gilt.
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Are you noticing a Halloween theme around here, lately? Wanna know why? Because it’s like two weeks until the big day, and a lot of people are making it their BIG DAY, so…anyways, check out this goth-tastic short wedding dress by Petticoat Pistol.

I know it’s supposed to look tattered, but I actually think that it looks like a sweet little frock. You could goth it up if you wanted to, but it would also be lovely with a simple wreath and some flats. Available for $175 from Petticoat Pistol.
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One-shouldered gowns are the look of the moment. Well, one of them, anyways. But, how do you wear this one shouldered look without coming off like a disco princess wannabe? Here’s three ways, courtesy of Badgley Mischka.

This silk chiffon one-shouldered gown really makes a statement, and it isn’t “take me to the roller rink”. This drapey, dead sexy take on the one-shouldered look makes it black tie or red carpet ready. One way to keep a one-shouldered look current is by making sure it’s composed of a nice, sophisticated fabric, and not a shiny poly blend. Available for $459 (from …read more

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s still summer. If you are planning a summer wedding and still haven’t found the perfect dress, you better get on it. And, given the economy and the temperature, you might want to consider something short and simple. But, just because it’s short, simple, and inexpensive doesn’t mean it has to look totally plain Jane. Check out this adorable dress by BCBG Max Azria.
Besides the general loveliness of this dress, it has a number of perks. First, that black ribbon around the waist means that you can wear black shoes with it, which is a …read more

Sarah Seven might be one of my new favorite up and coming bridalwear desgingers. I love her offbeat point of view, ethereal designs, and memorably titled dresses. I’m reserving complete and total adoration until I see the craftswomanship in the real world, but for the moment, she is at the top of a short list.
There’s nothing about this dress that I don’t love. (Except the fact that it would look terrible on me, I’m way too hip-y to pull off this much volume in that area!) The softly gathered ruffles around the bust are so sweet, and the delicate pleating …read more

I’m totally crazy for short wedding gowns. I know they aren’t traditional, but the truth is that short styles are generally more flattery on us everyday sized girls. Tall women look best in long dresses. Of course there are no hard and fast rules about these things, and heels help, but for the most part, the shorter the dress, the longer your legs look.
This gorgeous Powdered Sugar Dress by Sarah Seven is truly confectionary. The multiple layers of organza create frothy volume. The ballerina styling is both traditional and modern, and Sarah Seven will make it to your measurements, which …read more

So, what do you do when you have a destination wedding and not all of the important people in your life are able to come? Why you have another wedding, of course! Or at least a party that looks something like a wedding. Which is what I’m doing. Once in May and once in June. Don’t ask.
Anyways, the point is: if you are having a party like a wedding where you are the bride, what do you wear? Your original wedding gown? Sure, but why pass up an opportunity to buy a new dress? Perhaps something slightly less bridesy, like …read more

Okay, I will be the first to admit that I don’t actually love Michael Kors. While classically beautiful, it seems like a lot of his things follow the trends, rather than creating them. But every now and then he really surprises me with something elegant and insightful. Like this:
I can’t get over the gorgeous silhouette of this dress. The bateau neckline is modest, but beautiful, and in combination with the tulip skirt, this would be a flattering dress on so many women. Plus, the wool fabric really does give the appearance of thickly folded origami. Available for $1,795 at Michael …read more

I’ve always been one of those women who wants a dress to do do double duty. In other words, when I shop, I want to buy knowing that what I purchase isn’t a wear-it-once wonder. So, in shopping for a dress for Jane’s wedding, I want a dress that I know I will wear again. This option, by Rachel Roy, is a no-brainer:
The delicate lace paneling in a classic sleeveless style is definitely something that will not only take me from day to night, but also from party to party, with ease. I love the feminine bow detail at the …read more