Flared Party Dress

Currently one of the country's most respected young talents, this delightful dress grew up dreaming about one day becoming a world-renowned icon. Today, it's on its way with a well-crafted A-line cut, precise bust darting, dapper ruffle and heart button details, a matching, optional sash, and delightful cap sleeves. Though its background is foggy, its precise raven outlining keeps this frock on track. Currently, this masterpiece of a dress resides on a fashionable young painter who styles it to perfection with flower-adorned pumps, netted stockings, and a handmade headpiece. Love this fetching frock? Check out this dashing design in a host of other haute hues!

Really, Julie, my fellow writer, roommate, and good friend, should be writing the description for this knockoutBettie Page dress, as featured in InStyle. She's a mixology maven and even - I have to confess - came up with the witty name for this dress. But, you're stuck with me. And though I may not be as much of a cocktail queen, I'm still bananas for this buttercup yellow dress. Unique, pretty prints always make me weak in the knees, and the retro, color-filled glasses poured over this practically pure cotton frock make me tipsy with joy. Plus a glittery red belt to cinch its A-line cut that I so adore? Ideal. ESP tells me that this dress will find its way into both Julie's closet and my own. So, when I walk upstairs in the morning wearing this dress, kitten ...

You may arrive fashionably late to the venue tonight, but when you make an entrance in this striped dress by Eva Franco, you know thats when the real party starts! You immediately grab your dates hand and make your way to the dance floor as the skirt of your lined fit-and-flare bounces around you, encompassing your every dance move with help from a tulle underlay along the hem. The vibrant turquoise and black stripes that run across your strapless dress pop underneath the spotlights and garner compliments from everyone around you. Pair your piece with glittered, round-toe heels and a beaded cuff around your wrist, and youll be looking so dazzling that youll wish the night would never end!

Excitement is in the air as you step onto a boat in your pretty, striped dress. Its mixture of navy-blue and mint-green provides a sweet new twist on traditional nautical stripes. Buckling a wide belt over the A-line skirt and fastening a simple, golden pendant necklace near the gathered sweetheart neckline of this frock are the perfect ways to accessorize with sophistication. Complete your look with a wide-brimmed hat and white heels for a look thats perfect for a party!

A classy beach soiree calls for a dress beautiful in both silhouette and hue, and this chevron lace, peach party dress, as featured in Southern Living, maintains the delicate balance of elegance and earthiness youre seeking. As you make your appearance among the candlelit tables, this fresh frocks sheer, three-quarter sleeves and slight dip in the back give the sea breeze a chance to dance upon your skin. Paired with bronze heels, abundant jewels, and a glittery clutch, this pretty dress provides the perfect look for tonight, helping you gleam like the last hour of light upon the sand.

When it comes to cinema, you are certainly an enthusiast, and when award season rolls around, your friends know who throws the best parties! Before the guests arrive, you set out the drinks and snacks before decorating the room while wearing this navy blue, floral halter dress by Lavand. This brand from Madrid offers fresh, youthful garments that boast as much intriguing personality as the singular stylistas who wear them. Adorned with a white, yellow, and true-blue floral pattern, shirring in the back, and a subtle handkerchief hem, this dress will certainly steal the show! Complete your look with pale yellow flats and pearly jewelry, and your guests will have you nominated for Best Dressed of the night!

Scattered rain showers may have moved your garden party indoors, but the mood remains delightfully cheerful thanks to the vibrant floral print on your A-line dress! As you offer hors d'uvres and catch up with friends, the pink, blue, and coral blooms on your sleeveless frock fill the house with gleeful gaiety. This 100% cotton garments button closure, tiered hem, and crocheted trim only heighten its joyful charm! Paired with daisy-yellow peep toes and a glamorous cocktail ring, this fully lined dress can make any occasion merry, no matter what the weather forecast may hold!

No centerpiece or ornate cocktail can outshine the beauty of you in this grapefruit-red dress! Available for purchase in February, this satiny frock flaunts a dainty waistline bow, charming back buttons, and sheer skirt stripes that reveal the smooth lining below. Radiant and refined, this fab fit-and-flare will be the delight of your dinner guests, particularly when served with pearly earrings, ankle-strapped pumps, and a shimmering, rhinestone hair accessory!

An adorable dress and a gift for the hostess are integral components of courteous party attendance. Its easy to see why youd choose this sweet, bold, A-line dress to wear with your dark tights and pendant necklace. The satiny smooth stripes of pink, peacock blue, black, and grey are flirty and fun, which is the perfect formula for party attire. Once youve chosen the perfect bottle of wine for your bestie, youre ready to RSVP!

A chic beach cookout calls for a dress that can flutter in the breeze and flatter your figure! The pastel base of this floral dress looks fresh as sliced watermelon and feels as calming as the salty sea air. A paisley-inspired print in guava, lemon, lime, and teal is the perfect pairing to your flower-topped sandals and woven brown belt. Beneath the arms of this A-line racerback are delicate ruffles, ready to rustle in the breeze, keeping your spirit light and your look fresh for tonights dinner!

Dive into an elegant evening clad in this gorgeous teal party dress! This iridescent, sea-blue, fit-and-flare frock - found exclusively at ModCloth and inspired by our co-founder Susan's vintage collection - overflows with mid-century grace and glamour. Pair the rippling accents and pleated bust detail of this lined dress with pearl earrings, silver, peep-toe heels, and a sweep of coral-colored lipstick, and youll make a splash at your next special occasion!

Like your favorite glass sculptors work, this vibrant floral dress has a lot to offer from every angle. From across the room, let this pink-and-black, silky number appear as an abstract mix of colors and texture, with its delicate lace trimmed-slip peeking out from under its A-line skirt. Up close, however, take note of the bright blossom pattern that fades beautifully into black near the hem, fall in love with its lace panel across the shoulder blades, and covet its structured black piping. Possessing the same transformative, transcendent quality of lasting art, this pretty party dress will stay in your closet for years to come, and will evolve with your ever-growing, fashionable perspective.