By Sasha Lemarcon


In the past, cocktail dresses were only used on special evenings and for high class parties. Nowadays, even if they are still considered formal wear, some women put their newly discovered versatility to good use. These dresses are now used for late afternoon and early night parties, social happenings, and other events.

The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a cocktail dress is that it must look fashionable. More than simply looking fashionable, it should be fashionable for your body type. The market's formal dresses are not meant for every woman. Different dress designs are available for every individual figure. While most women have a regular figure, some could easily pass as supermodels.

A woman should consider her body type when shopping for formal clothing which will compliment her. The formal dress should highlight and give equal proportion to her figure.

Pear shaped women (having more to show downwards from the waist) should draw attention to the top part of their bodies and their facial areas. Spoon-shaped women (who are heavier upwards from the waist) should highlight the bottom part of their bodies and showcase their legs.

A cocktail dress that is suitable for a woman who is bottom-heavy would be one that fits snuggly, yet not too tight at the waist. A flared look is desirable because it makes hips and thighs look better.

The skirt should be full rather than too short, as you don't want to be embarrassed by people seeing too much. The flares may be created with ruffles at the bottom or layered tiers. Another option would be to have a slight flare at the hem of a sparkling tank dress.

Women who are heavy at the bottom should opt for a higher waistline which covers the entire body. In this case, a strapless or sleeveless top helps the flared skirt. In other words, this helps her figure to be highlighted by the arms rather than the hips.

A nice fashionable look for a cocktail dress for women who are heavy at the top would be one that highlights their legs. The use of clothing with solid colors would assist in accomplishing this. To help people concentrate on her legs, a woman could acquire a cocktail dress with a short skirt. Nowadays, it is possible to easily locate dresses that end right above the knee.

If you want focus on cleavage, you can show skin at the top part of the dress, making it more revealing. This can be accomplished through a low V-cut or plunging neckline. Strangely, a more discreet top can actually be more revealing. With that in mind, a bubbled hemline accentuates the dress.

Nowadays, showing cleavage may be considered fashionable by some women. It gives them a sexier look. Numerous female celebrities have been embracing this trend for some time now.

Wearing a fashionable cocktail dress is about more than just the dress. Women need accessories to make their wardrobe complete. Women can dress up using earrings, bracelets, chokers, necklaces, and small handbags. However, the dress's neckline may make a choker or necklace unnecessary. It's a good idea to start with the dress and then choose accessories that will match it.

Cocktail dresses can look good on any woman with a few effortless touches.

By Tim Gorman


Evening gowns for plus size woman can be found at Nordstrom's,
Neiman Marcus and other top retail stores. "Shop Plus" lady's wear
is what Nordstrom's named their clothing line that fits women larger
than a size 12. Nordstrom's is a national department store chain
that offers first rate merchandise in addition to first class
customer service.

Their line of clothing for the real woman is almost exclusively
designer labels. Their "Shop Plus" fashion shop include not only
basic working woman's clothes in the Plus size shop but also
beautifully designed dresses from some of Fashion's best and most
innovative fashion houses.

There is a stunner of a dress for plus size women on their website now.
The dress is designed by Adrianna Papell. The Plus Size section at
Nordstrom's website have a large selection of absolutely wonderful
evening gown for plus size women.

The first dress that was eye catching has a silvery glitter finish
and is in a lavender color. The site calls it a party dress.
I agree. Partying looks like what this dress does best. The dress
is made for a fuller figure woman who wants to go out and have a good
time at a party. The dress actually emphasizes all the right curves in
all the right places.

More impressive is the Ribbon Dress (Plus) by the same designer. This dress
is unusual in the design and the cut. The dress is in elegant silk that is
crisscrossed with ribbons. The dress has two front slits that add a sexy
edge to the dress and encourages the ebb and flow of the hem that reminds
you of the motion of the ocean.

This dress is only available in black and white but has such presence that the
lack of options may be a plus. The dress would be wonderful for a dinner date
or a night on the town going to a play or to a smashing fun party.

Both of the dresses are priced under $200.00. The dresses flow just
to the knee and may be considered more for an after five look.
But depending on what the occasion requires, they would work to make
any woman look elegant and very well put together.

The most appropriate dress by this designer that would be considered a
true evening gown for plus size ladies was a marvelous cachet beaded
dress with a sheer shawl that can cover the shoulders and the arms.
This dress is appropriate and amazing for any formal occasion.
The dress has a tonal beaded pattern of city lights on the bodice.
The beads flow down the skirt of the dress.

The dress has a scoop neck which is very flattering for most women.
Then there is this sheer shawl that adds coverage over the arms.
The shawl adds to the drama of this gown. The dress is form-fitting at
the bust which is covered in tiny beads. Then the dress becomes less fitted
at the hips. Because of the way the dress fits, the website suggests
that you order the next size up.

The entire collection by this designer is impressive. These dresses are available
in sizes 12-24 and cost from $128.00 - under $200.00

Evening gowns for plus size women have come a long way. The top designers in the
fashion world have started creating high end fashions for women that wear sizes over 12.

These high fashioned designsin plus sizes can finally be purchased at high end stores
like Nordstrom's and Neiman Marcus. Being a plus size woman is finally acceptable.
Finding a lovely plus size evening gown is no longer a problem.

Neiman Marcus calls their plus size line of designer fashions "Special Sizes" which
is a kind of misnomer. The average sized woman in the United States is a size 14.
So calling the average size woman a "Special Size" is a sort of clueless irony.
We forgive them their trespasses because these clothes really do have a "wow" factor.

Well, the tyranny has passed. Women who eat can buy beautiful elegant evening gowns
at almost any retail store from JC Penny's to Neiman's. Woman can look fashionable
and healthy as they arrive beautifully attired at the most fashionable locations
in their evening gowns for plus size women.

By Janice Wee


Pink dresses for Fall 2007?

Hey, why not?

Black is big for Fall and Winter 2007. So is gray. A shot of red livens up the sea of gray and black.

Yet all black, or predominantly gray clothes, though versatile, classy and practical, when worn by virtually everyone, looks more like uniform. Predominantly

black or gray outfits that are so popular this season might be easy to wear but they wouldn't turn heads the way a shot of color might.

Red stands out from the sea of neutrals, but not everyone looks great in red. It takes a fair bit of confidence to carry off the color. Also, with red, you would either look like a siren, a vamp, a movie star or a fire engine. If you are afraid of being mistaken for a fire engine but would like to look better

than the uniform-clad woman, try a pink dress.

Why pink?

For one thing, jewel tones are in.

Ruby red, sapphire blue, topaz yellow and amethyst purple would complement this season's blacks and grays beautifully. So would pink sapphire.

Why follow the crowd?

While everyone else wears what the runways dictate, you turn heads with a genuinely pretty color that flatters all women. Dresses in a retro style are another hot look this season. Flamingo pink dresses would look fabulous on a woman with warm skin tones, while fuschia looks wonderful on women with cool skin tones. Strong pinks like these look amazing with black. Wear a glamorous strong pink dress and match that with black accessories for day and metallic accessories for night.

Another look for Fall 2007 is softer. More muted, as seen in the grays and beiges. Your version of that look can be with a pale pink dress. Light pink goes very well with tan or nude accessories as well as with grays and beiges.

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By Scotty Henderson


One thing women have over men, no doubt, is a better selection of clothing. Men are traditionally limited to a narrow selection of fashion options. They can wear jeans, slacks, or shorts. They can choose t-shirts, button up shirts, or sweaters. With the exception of a few variations like the outdated turtleneck, men don't have many choices. Sure, they have a variety of colors, but, let's face it, that really doesn't broaden the horizons much. You could say they have it easier, only a few things to choose from when it's time to get dressed, and most of it is designed for comfort. If you like to show off your style and be noticed, it's definitely good to be a woman. In every article of clothing we buy, we have hundreds of options. Different cuts, colors, and fabrics, and accessories galore, it's not wonder women have a better time shopping.

High heels, spaghetti straps, and skirts are a few things exclusive to the female wardrobe. Most synonymous, however, with the female form, is the dress. Dresses offer the ultimate in versatility and femininity. Dresses showcase a woman's beauty and charm, while highlighting her best features. Dresses can be found in all shapes and sizes, for any shape or size of woman. With fabrics ranging from delicate, feminine lace to sexy leather, dresses help a woman say who she is. With every occasion a woman can change her look with a dress. Historically, dresses were the primary form of acceptable clothing for women, but in modern times, the dress is a matter of choice, not necessity. For every situation, there is a perfect dress. Finding the perfect dress for any occasion is an art.

Choosing a dress that suits your body style can highlight your best features. The science of the right dress revolves around color, fabric, and features. A dress should draw attention away from your flaws. If you have wide hips, a beaded neckline will help draw attention up and away from your hips. If you want to appear taller, a long, slim dress will give you the appearance of length. Finding the perfect color can make a dress seem like it was made for you. The rule of thumb is to look for bold colors if you have light or medium skin. Light colors will highlight the best features of a woman with dark skin. Fabric makes a big difference in the way a dress fits. To hide a problem middle area, loose, flowing materials will give you a slender appearance. Stretch fabrics are great for women with a beautiful body. Dresses come in a variety of cuts that can suit any woman. From business dresses to fun sun dresses, to sexy cocktail dresses, any occasion could be a good one for a dress. Low necklines, thigh high slits on the leg, and low backs let women show off their sexiest features. Accessories take your dress to the next level. A rope of beads or a beautiful necklace can add class to a formal dress, and a belt of scarf can add some fun to a sweater dress. High heels, pumps, and even boots can change the look of a dress to suit the occasion.

Dresses are one of the many things that set women apart from men. Wearing a dress makes a woman feel pretty, confident, and feminine. With the thousands of combinations of color, fabric, and cut, every woman can feel beautiful wearing a dress for any event.

By Chris Robertson


Celebrities often set the mood for styles of the day, and with such a variety in celebrity styles, the "latest" trends in the fashion world can change without notice. Let's take a look at several ways you can dress celebrity style and stay with the latest trends affordably.

Fashion Tops to Fit Your Style and Budget

Celebrity style tops of today usually resemble the seventies style halters and cami tops. Fashion tops are often accented with beads or ruffles for a feminine touch, and can be a solid color or bright floral pattern. To mix it up a bit, try a Jessica leather cami featuring a leather band with detailed stitching and colored studs. This kind of top looks great with tights, trousers, or fashion jeans.

Other ideas are the halter tunic top, a Mage top with a studded neckline and flowing material, or a Miley round neck tank top with an embellished neckline.

Fashion Dresses - Celebrity Style

A seventies style dress called the Maxi dress is definitely back with a vengeance. The Maxi dress is seen often on the runway scene and is perfect for spring and summer. Maxi dresses are long and flowing with bright, colorful patterns and various styles of v-necks or halter designs. Shorter halter dresses are also in style along with the "short and sweet" babydoll dress.

Other celebrity style dresses to look for include the Soul Revival dress styles, the hemp dress, one-shoulder dress, mini dress, slip dress, and bow dress. These all have gorgeous feminine patterns and are often highlighted with ruffles, beads, studs, or buttons.

Designer Jeans

If you want to wear jeans celebrity style, look for the flare style or boot cut jeans, hip huggers, and wide leg jeans. Jeans go great with all the fashion tops mentioned above, and can easily be matched with many styles of shoes, sandals, or boots. Some fashion jean name brands to look for include Salt Works jeans, Rider, Sailor Baby, Cliff Street Flare, and Chastity.

Tips to Dress "Celebrity Style"

Celebrity style dressing to fit in with the latest trends will require a little legwork. With online resources today, it's easy to find the fashion clothing that fits your body shape and style. Check out photos of models online wearing all the popular clothing items. There are entire websites dedicated to showing runway fashion shows or magazine clippings of fashion models and celebrities in their favorite outfits.

Consider the hair color, skin color and tone, and the figure of the model. Compare these with your own features to see if the outfit or dress would look just as great if you were wearing it. Be sure to look at various fashions so you can compare for yourself. This will give you an idea of what to buy, especially if buying online, and if you're unable to try on the clothing.

Choose shoes and accessories (belts, purses, jewelry, etc.) to complete your outfits. Celebrities often wear a complete outfit with accessories and all when they want to make a fashion statement. You can do the same!

When dressing celebrity style, the latest trends in fashion can be yours for the taking. Fashion tops, designer jeans, and celebrity dresses are readily available online at great prices. No more waiting around to see what your friends are wearing. You can be the leader in your own small fashion world!