Racerback Dress

It's a gorgeous day - the kind that's perfect for sporting a new dress at an outdoor soiree. After pulling together a list of impromptu invites, your best friend comes over, and the two of you spend the morning putting up decorations and assembling trays of treats. The last thing you do is to arrange a summery outfit based around this fanciful frock, which features a spaghetti strap racerback, ruffles at the bodice, and ivory polka dots sprinkled over a noir background. Adding wedge espadrilles and a floppy sunhat, you smile at your reflection in the mirror right as the doorbell rings!

The full moon is lighting your path as you stroll in your rich red maxi. The soft-as-butter jersey knit is the perfect weight for a summer evening like this. Itd be great, you think, to even wear this dress with a cardigan and flats for an autumn stroll. Indeed, the simple racerback tank top and elasticized waistband with slight draping are elegant for any season. A warm breeze flutters over the long skirt, brushing softly against your legs. Wear this dress with a shawl and sandals for a lovely walk in the starlit park.

Take a black, retro-cut frock, sprinkle it with ripe strawberries, and you'll be tempted by no other. With flattering princess seaming in the bust, satiny decorative buttons lining up the front, handy pockets, and a sash to wrap in a cutesy bow, this dress will get sweet on you at first glance. Wide straps make for a comfortable fit, while bows on the neck and pockets make this dress even girlier than it already boasts to be. If you want to show off the fullness of the A-line skirt, add a tulle petticoat for a bold look. Wear with patent heels to create an ensemble that will sweep the nation.

With buoys bobbing in the distance and the gulls calling from above, you and your sweetheart toast to your love of the ocean. Clad in this red-and-white striped maxi, which features textured stripes and a rope-like waist tie, youve packed a perfect picnic for your date on the docks. For a look youll want to sail away in, knot the tie around your waist, and pair this breezy dress with navy sandals, a classic canvas tote, and simple gold jewelry.

A warm summer night, funnel cake, and the whirring of the carnival rides all around - does it get much better? It does if you have the perfect outfit! This navy-and-khaki striped twofer dress is perfect for frolicking with your friends at the local street fair as you peruse the local artists' booths and eye that cotton candy machine nearby! With an adorably crocheted accent belt, elasticized waist, and A-line skirt, this frock has you ready to stroll the streets and sample the treats in true casual-chic style. Paired with your navy flats, cuff bracelets, and vintage bag, you can't help but ensure that you always win the 'big prize' in the fashion game!

This Saturday, you decide to go into Pittsburgh for a day, with a trip to the market and then the best breakfast place in town. Suddenly, you're in the Strip District and ready to shop! This silky-smooth, green-and-purple dress has all the cinched-waist, strappy-shouldered charm that you want when in your jelly sandals, electric blue cardigan, and patterned head scarf. Shopping has never been so productive as when enhanced by the breezy back bow, racerback, and foldover front of this fully lined dress.

The whole boardwalk will be begging for your fashion advice when you debut this blue frock on your beachfront getaway! Three navy straps stream from just below your shoulders to a central, mid-back square, which creates a gorgeous, geometric effect by connecting with the triangular peaks flowing up from beneath your shoulder blades. Effortlessly modern, lined, and brilliantly bright, this simple dress makes a fabulous travel buddy for wood-soled platforms, round white shades, and a collection of metallic bangles. Once back in the city, you wear this look with tall boots and a long cardi, but the compliments dont ebb when the weather gets chilly!

Hello, youre on the air with the most dazzling fashionista on the dial! Decked out in this racerback dresss periwinkle and coral-pink zigzag pattern, you spin happenin new hits and take calls from listeners eager for your fab fashion advice. Inspired by your lined, 70s-inspired knit look, which youve expertly paired with wood-soled platforms, a bright, voluminous scarf, and a set of oversized bangles, you crank the soul sounds up to 11 and recommend equally retro, radiant ensembles to your adoring listeners!

Whether youre seeing your favorite singer-songwriter, your most-loved rock opera, or your home team, a floral dress this cute deserves to be front and center! Navy wedges bring out the oh-so-subtle blue hues of this silky frock, while a red scarf tops this faux-wrap look's classic rose pattern. Slender straps that gather into a racerback keep this little number modern, even as you watch an epic tale played out before your eyes. We wouldnt be surprised if you got your own standing ovation tonight in this effortlessly adorable show stopper!

Your besties big day is quickly approaching, so you and a few gal pals are planning a fun-filled weekend for her. Get the party started by zipping into this peplum dress! As everyone preps for a night out on the town, the girls cant help but compliment the delicate black lace overlay that adorns the pink mesh bodice. Racerback straps and a formfitting skirt infuse your ensemble with a bit of spunk, which is perfect for a night like this. When you pair your piece with neon pumps and a wrist full of bangles, your BFF wont be able to stop thanking you for such a fantastic - and fashionable - weekend!

Facing a blank canvas in this mint dress, you prepare to paint the picture that will determine whether youre accepted into a prestigious art program. You cross your legs under the lining of this elasticized-waist wear and ponder your first brushstroke. Should the first hue you use be a red, fuchsia, or blue such as those in this ruffled-racerback frock? You lean its golden zipper against your chair, take a deep breath, then stand tall in the navy-blue lace-up boots youve paired with your strappy dress. You lift a wrap-braceleted arm and begin what you have a feeling will be your best work to date!

You know the rhythm of the ocean inside and out - including how to carry its easygoing effect into your unique look! Picnic with your childhood pal on your favorite pier while dressed in this nautical maxi dress, and let the soft jersey enwrap you like a warm tide. Revisiting your special seaside spot is made more beautiful with the presence of the stunning, helm-inspired back of this long, laid-back dress. The red button details and slender navy sash topping this heather-grey maxi look great with your red flats and a sunny, leather tote, and keep you feeling as carefree as when you were a kid. This frock embodies your playful spirit in a totally grown-up look that can stay with you wherever you may drift.