Vintage Inspired A Line Dress

Sometimes a dress is so magical, it makes you long for somewhere special and new to wear it. Perfect for an old-style ride through sunny San Francisco, this black and white, houndstooth-printed dress features a carefully falling cowl neck, adorned by three black buttons, and a form-fitting waistband embellished by the same clasps. As you ride through this city and others, dolled up with a big bangle, sweet headscarf, and soft flats, this comfortable sleeveless dress lets you curl up in your seat, stylish and satisfied, as you watch the world go by. Love this fetching frock? Check out this dashing design in a host of other haute hues!

Baking away in the kitchen, busy as can be, you create yet another batch of your famous blueberry buckle - but this one is special! You slip the pan in the oven, then rush off to dress as the cake rises. You lovingly pluck this darling frock out of the closet and admire how it shares the same vibrant hue as the batch of fresh blueberries you were just folding into dough, as well as sugary white polka dots and lovely coordinating trim at the patch pockets, bottom hem, foldover top, and ornate bodice seaming. You pull this cute confection on, tying the halter neck tight, then add peep toe wedges, a lacy cardi, and golden charm bracelet just as you hear the timer go off. You collect your buckle, then head out the door for your date, looking every ...

If you've done it as well, I'm sure you'll agree there's nothing quite like it. Studying abroad - it's an untouchably terrific time, and this lighthearted and funBernie Dexter dress whisked me back five years, and over the Atlantic, to Paris, where I spent my junior year of college. The Eiffel Towers sprouting up from its print sit me back on the Champ de Mars, where I occasionally picnicked away the night. Its brasserie scenes remind me of hours discussed away over a thimble of caf noisette, and I can practically smell the buttery aroma of viennoiseries wafting out of the stripe-awninged patisserie. My travel plans for this year don't include Paris - 'un dommage' - but if I slip on this cotton dress with a vintage slip, short white gloves, a huge sunhat, and satiny kitten heels, I ...

Standing on the side of the stage, looking oh-so adorable, you crack up at the comedian with a constant stream of chuckles that jostle the pleats of this dress' skirt, waiting for your indication. There's the punchline - you hold a sign that reads, 'Laughter,' over the seams extending upward from the waistline of this thick knit number, and suddenly all the attention is on you in this pocketed, silky polka dot-lined, back-zipped frock with leopard print wedges and an arm stacked with bangles. The comedian continues, and the next time you assist with the 'Applause' sign, you realize that the attention never left you and your ravishing vintage-inspired cotton-blend dress!

When you step into the party wearing this wondrous white dress, you're ensuring that you'll leave a fabulous impression that will last long after you leave! Crafted of pristine lace in a simple circle pattern, this V-backed dress, boasting sheer, puffed half sleeves, dazzles everywhere it goes. For tonight's bash, you've wrapped a cobalt belt around its fitted waist, slipped on some mustard stockings, and added velvet platform pumps, for a look that's sure keep you on everyone's mind - yeah, we really do think!

Your vacation to this elegant estate has been a marvelous adventure, and tonights ballroom fete is the perfect closing to your glamorous tour. The pearly sheen of your strapless, ivory lace shift looks luminous in the chandelier light as you walk through the floor-to-ceiling doors of the hall. Your black ribbon tie pairs beautifully with your black heels and rosette-shaped earrings, and the rose-colored clutch youve brought along plays perfectly off the colors of the elaborate, floral centerpieces. As you find your seat, you smile at the stylish memories youve made at this palatial paradise!

When a trip to the ballet comes up, you pull out this pale-pink favorite for a twirl. The ruched back, fitted top with lace and crinkled chiffon insets, full, lace skirt, and illusion neckline combine to create a free and flowy A-line dress. Paired with ballet flats, a faux fur wrap, and opera necklace, this pastel-pink piece is ready to prance freely in front of your peers.

Wait! Is that your jam that just came on the speakers in the roller rink? No better time to hit the floor and show off your super sweet moves than now, when you're modeling this marvelous striped knit dress. Featuring a square neckline, a split, red faux leather belt, and back slit, this 100% cotton, grey and navy number stylishly highlights your sweet skating maneuvers. And when you're done flaunting your fab footwork, you trade your roller skates for patent flats that coordinate with your stack of yellow bangles, and hit up the ice-cream shop with your besties. Can you say best day ever?

You're as much of an authority on show tunes as you are style, so it's only fitting that you modeled your magnificent new dress at the matinee performance of one of your favorite musical plays. This retro-fabulous frock in a versatile navy hue flaunts a tantalizingly textured weave, subtly ruched bodice, red collar for a punch of pizazz, and a tea-length A-line skirt, making it a chic choice for an afternoon of fine theater. Paired with a vintage-inspired fascinator, a cameo-style pin, and dainty T-straps, this dress hits as many high notes as today's performance.

When your honey surprises you with a picnic basket and vague details about your destination, go with the flow, slip on this apple-adorned, printed dress, and youll be ready for anything! Lined in cotton, this silky, ivory A-line has all the details you love - a precious Peter Pan collar topping a matching red bow, an adjustable brown belt, and a retro print! Soft pleating at the waist plays up the gentle folds on the bows of your black ballet flats. You know what they say, an apple a day, - youll love this dress so much, we wouldnt be surprised if you found a new way to wear this dress every day of the week!

Your attention to detail when it comes to dressing has won you the reputation of foremost fashionista, no contest, and it's peerless pieces like this darling dress that work hard to support that reputation. Crafted of navy chiffon polka-dotted with cream, this frock boasts sheer long sleeves and a slitted, sheer back, secured by a tie at the neck, along with a swishy, lined skirt and lightly lined bodice. Paired with a light-blue camisole, a braided belt of cherry, coordinating peep toe wedges, and a retro purse, this frock completes a timeless ensemble that upholds your top-stylista standings.

Just as you can always rely on your bestie to greet you with a pint of ice cream after a hard day, you can trust that this retro dress by hard-to-find British designer Emily and Fin will always lift your spirits when you need it! Crafted of cream cotton covered in an adorable leaf print and boasting fern-hued piping at the banded waist and bateau neckline, this fetching frock makes you oh-so merry with its sweet, full skirt and crystal-like faceted buttons securing the slit in back. Whether you don it on sunny afternoons with wedge booties and a floppy chapeau, or brighten a grey day by pairing it with prismatic tights and pumps, this lovely dress packs a stylish punch, time and time again!