Dress Week Day 4: LBDs

My all-time favorite dress to wear year-round is my LBD. Fun fact: the little black dress was made popular by Coco Chanel in the 1920s. Prior to that, they were only considered for mourning attire. I have a simple sleeveless one that I found at Dillards last spring, and it's perfect for any occasion. My rules for a little black dress are as follows: 

1. Make sure it's flattering

2. Keep it simple, so it's versatile (or it will date)

3. Invest in a good one, so that it becomes a wardrobe staple

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Forever 21 V-back Shift Dress: Any dress/sweater/shirt with a v-back usually attracts me, which is one of the reasons I loved this LBD. The length of the sleeves and the rounded, semi-boatneck neckline make it a sleek dress for any occasion. 

Boutique Linda Silk Blouson Dress: Perfect for the summer, the delicate straps and airy silk fabric give this piece a sexy twist. 

H&M Textured Jersey Dress: The fabric on this dress is so soft, and comfortable enough to be worn throughout every season. If you love the style, it also comes in mint green!

Forever 21 High-low Shift Dress: I love these "mullet dresses." Perfect for the summer, it can easily be paired with a belt and wedges or flats. 

Dress Week Day 3: Maxi Dresses

There used to be days when I thought only tall people could pull off maxi dresses. I loved the way girls like Blake Lively, Heidi Klum and Kate Beckinsale pulled them off, but let's face it-- they all have legs for days. However, depending on how you style it, I think shorter gals wear them just as easily. Take Sarah Jessica Parker for example. At only 5' 3", SJP proves you don't have to have super long legs to pull off this look. 

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Mara Hoffman Pow Open Back Maxi: Mara Hoffman is the one designer I'd love to own a piece by, but I simply cannot afford it. Her prints are bold and flashy, and whether its her swimsuit collection or maxi dresses, there are always sexy back cutouts that make her pieces super unique. 

Mossimo Racerback Chiffon Maxi: The perfect Target maxidress. This one is different in that it's longer in the back than it is in the front, and the floral print gives it a nice pop of color. 

H&M Khaki Green Floral Dress: I'm not typically a fan of green floral, usually because I think the prints remind me of that God awful dress that J.Lo wore once upon a time. But I love the pink floral detail added to this dress. 

Ted Baker London Halter Maxi Dress: The color of this dress is perfect for the summer months, and I love how the neckline channels a Grecian style. 

Dress Week Day 2: Workday Dresses

One of my favorite parts of graduating from college and moving on to the "real world" is that I get to dress up every day. I find myself investing more in work dresses than skirts, primarily because I think dresses are more comfortable, but also because I think they're more professional looking.

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Club Monaco Ellie Dress: This takes colorblocking to new levels, incorporating navy down the bodice, and a lighter, more bright shade of blue along the top. I love the color in this dress!

Laundry by Shelli Segal Dress: I saw this dress in Nordstrom when it first came out, and loved how different it looked. The detailing on it-- which you can see better in person -- looks almost like a basket weave.

H&M Army Green Dress: The best part about this dress (besides the color) is the lace detail along the shoulders and throughout the back of the dress. It'd be perfect with a pair of nude heels.

J.Crew Multistripe Dress: I fell in love with this dress the moment I tried it on in J.Crew the other week. Although I did not buy it, (I went with this one instead!) it's a great summer dress and has a touch of nautical to it. 

Dress Week Day 1: Shifts

Because I'm moving this week for a job that I start on Wednesday, I knew I would be in a time crunch for posting every night. Luckily for my readers, I've put together a short, weeklong series that will feature different types of dresses each day. Each day will consist of my favorite picks for each dress category .. both splurge-worthy and affordable! 

Today, I'm focusing on shifts. It's the perfect shape, and while shifts can typically look unflattering, the stripes, scallops, floral and leather touches in these dresses will make for a standout shift.

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Club Monaco Haley Knit Dress: I love this dress because it has a nautical feel to it, but my favorite part is the leather pockets. Any dress with pockets has me sold instantly.

J,Crew Scalloped Dress: I bought this dress two weeks ago, and cannot wait to wear it once the weather warms up again. Scallops are a huge trend this spring, and I plan to dress it up a bit with a bright statement necklace.

A-thread Floral Sheath Dress: I saw this dress on Pinterest months ago and can't get it off of my mind. I love how the model pairs it with a bright neon necklace. 

Forever 21 Polka Dotted Shift Dress: I'm not typically a fan of polka dots, but I like the color band around the bottom of this dress, and the higher neckline.