Whenever someone pictures ancient Greece or Rome, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the goddesses and their beautiful, simple, and elegant dresses. If one were to walk around in such dresses during modern times, they would probably look like a walking Halloween decoration. Wearing the original style dresses may be a little wacky, but the styles can always be adapted and integrated with current styled dresses! The dresses of the goddesses are usually white/ivory flowing dresses accented with gold. The silhouette is typically one-shouldered or cut with a v-neckline.

Tarik Ediz 92019 is an ivory one shoulder dress that imitates the toga silhouette. It also has an additional gold belt and gold decor at the shoulder.

What makes La Femme 16017 sexy is the v-neck cut, the side cutouts, the slit, and the low back. Look spectacular as a modern Greek goddess.

Jovani 5406 is also a dress with a toga silhouette and a gold shoulder embellishment. The short dress is perfect for a small party.

Mignon VM570 is a relaxed looking v-neck dress. Wear this to an event, where you don’t want to look too flashy and fancy, but still look appropriately dressed.

Terani GL1001 is the key to elegance— the flowing skirt, the mini train, and the metal appliques.

Terani GL351 is a bit more bold in design. A woven pattern sits directly underneath the v-neckline and at the waistline.

Fashion forwarding to Pre-Spring/Summer 2013, we look at the inspirations and trends that are making their way into the top designers’ resort collection. And, we thinks that prints — oh we mean, funky prints — are befittingly making quite a splash. Check-out some cool collections below.

Givenchy | Resort 2013

Marc Jacobs | Resort 2012

Valentino | Resort 2013

Peter Pilotto | Resort 2013

We zone in on at least five “most influential print trends emerging from these recent Resort shows”, as cited by patternbank.com.

Abstract: Monique Lhuillier, Issey Miyake, John Galliano, TSE, Christopher Kane, Preen, Josie Natori

Border Decor: Carolina Herrera, Roberto Cavalli, Celine, Antonio Berardi, Etro, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Givenchy

Brushed Statements: Emporio Armani, Gabriele Colangelo, Tribune Standard, Carolina Herrera, Christopher Kane

Ethnic Energy: Bibhu Mohapatra, Mara Hoffman, Tory Burch, Versace, Altuzarra, BCBG Max Azaria, Thakoon

Intense Bloom: Preen, Francesco Scognamiglio, Alice + Olivia, Barbara Tfank, Gucci, Stella McCartney, Mother of Pearl, Mochino. Marc Jacobs

Brilliance or excess? If you love it, jet-off in these ala-kaleidoscope fashion by equally notable brand, Decode 1.8. All dresses below are available at MissesDressy.com.

Decode 1.8: 181172, 181201, 181754, 181626, 181796, 181795

Reference: patternbank.com | Photos: fashionising.com

One of the most exciting things about fashion is the transition of trends as the season changes. And so here I am, giving you yet another trend report for the upcoming fall season to help your styling!

…and the trend that fashion insiders are predicting to make a splash in autumn is purple. So take heed of the (fashionably) wise words of stylistas and go get your lavender, violet, indigo, and plum clothes ready!

To help you out in picking the right purples for you, I’ve selected a number of purple dresses that are available at MissesDressy.com:

(Liking a dress? Just click on the item code corresponding to your dress of choice under each photo to know more about it!)

SHORT DRESSES

Mori Lee 9165 | Jovani 3811 | Nina Canacci I3341

See more purple short dresses here.

HIGH-LOW DRESSES

Mignon VM748 | La Femme 17375 | Party Time 6796 | Lara Designs 21555

See more purple high-low dresses here.

LONG DRESSES

Jovani 3100 | Terani E506 | Alyce Designs 5424 | La Femme 17004

See more purple long dresses here.

I also added some purple shoes from Nightmoves Shoes By Allure!

Allure ‘Divine’ | Allure ‘Starlight’ 

In the spirit of this year’s Olympic Games, we’re taking the colors of the event’s iconic logo as color inspiration!

The five rings and their colors represent the different regions of the planet. For us, it represents the 5 basic colors of dresses that are absolute must-haves in every girl’s closet.

Here are my dress picks (in each color) that are all available at www.missesdressy.com:

BLUE

Alyce Designs 2138 | Jovani 158934 | Sherri Hill 2844

Channel calmness and serenity with blue! The color gives off a cool vibe that’s easy on the eyes. To add to that, blue also symbolizes royalty, so dress like a cool queen in your next event!

YELLOW

Nina Canacci S9189 | Scala Q4109 | Allure 6400

Brighten up your formal outfit with yellow! A vibrant color, yellow is the easiest color on the eyes–so that means it’s one color that will surely have other people’s eyes glued on you!

BLACK

BG Haute F19124 | Mori Lee 9008 | Jovani 71917

The ever-elegant black is your perfect choice for a chic look. Mysterious, sexy, and elegant at the same time, black is every girl’s go-to color.

GREEN

La Femme 17111 | Jolene 12018 | Alexia X024

Symbolizing nature and life, green is the perfect pick if you’re going for an earth-goddess look. Think Tinkerbell!

RED

Sherri Hill 2415 | Nika 6001 | Lara Designs 41023

Be ravishing in the sexiest color there is–red. Enough said!

Sherri Hill 2942

Terani H1265

What type of neckline do you like when it comes to clothes?  Well if you’re on a night out and want to give of that sexy look and show of some cleavage  then I think v-neck is a perfect choice, you can also show of some legs too.  One dress works both ways = the best choice ever!

Shail K. KK3138

At MissesDressy we don’t only have prom dress looking v-neck styles, we also have casual chic styles like the Shail K. KK3138 above which are perfect to wear on a dinner date, girls night out etc.  

Jovani 83281

Jovani 2561

Don’t forget to check out our online-store at www.missesdressy.com under the cocktail dresses / homecoming dresses for more dresses!!

Sherri Hill 2944 / Allure 6670 / Shail K. KK3108 / Jovani 5953

Terani E1345 / Theia 881246 / Mori Lee 70625 / Alyce Designs 5472

Alyce Designs 5461  / Alyce Designs 6928 / Allure 6625 / Alyce Designs 2169

I personally like wearing black a lot as black does often make you look slimmer, and there are loads of different shades of black.  I’ve put together some black dresses long and short we have at MissesDressy and they are all beautiful, plain, sequined and embellished there’s a few above to give you a sneak peak.  I know it’s the summer and it’s time for the bright colors but I believe not everybody likes wearing pink, yellow, all those bright colored dresses, so that’s why I’ve made this post.  There were too many gorgeous black dresses to choose from, I couldn’t even make up my mind which ones to put on the blog, so I picked out a few of my favorites.  One of my favorite short ones are Alyce Designs 5461 and my favorite long black dress is Terani E1345.  Which ones are your favorites?

Have you ever wished you were a mermaid— elegant, graceful, and mysterious all at the same time? Although you can’t magically transform into one, you can always feel like one! Mermaid dresses available at MissesDressy translate the attributes of a mermaid into dresses. Mermaid dresses hug the curves throughout the body and are made to show off curves; the dress flares out at the knees, creating more curves and making the skirt look like a tail. The following dresses demonstrate the mermaid look with embellished bodices with metallic, scale-like textures. They also range from from high closed necklines to sweetheart necklines, and from strap to strapless.

MNM 6414
Jovani 171617Sherri Hill 2018Jovani 71446

Aliens, spaceships, and the galaxy— there’s a style for everything. Futuristic and retro looks are a style that can’t possibly be outdated. Metallic, sleek, sharp edges, and puffed shoulder all are what define a futuristic dress. The following dresses include puffed sleeves for shoulder broadening and added embellishments for a metallic look. Sharp edges of the dress gives the wearer of the dress an edgy attitude and look. You can take this look from the runaway, to an elegant party, or even to a business meeting!

Tadashi 3T993L

Atria 7076

Jovani 159729
Jovani 9467Jovani 110185

To quote fashionising.com, “If you think black is boring, think again. Fall 2012 brings all things dark out of the shadows with a neo-Gothic twist. Channeling the love of dark fairytales that’s dominating the zeitgeist, clothes as dark as night can make you fade into the background or stand out more than ever – it’s just up to your imagination.”

Black is back with a vengeance, because it doesn’t only show up in the simple-silhouetted LBD’s, but for Fall 2012, it emerges in striking magnificence: Gothic. Just check out the top designers’ take on the trend:

Alexander McQueen | Pre-Fall 2012

Versace | Fall 2012

Givenchy Haute Couture | Fall 2012

Gucci | Fall 2012

The trick to getting on the trend is choosing black pieces with rich materials and interesting textures like velvet and leather. Layer or combine sheer pieces with embellished accents. Insert a deep luxurious color too to break-up the black.

Pucci and Givenchy | Fall 2012

It’s all so exciting, so go ahead and try it. To help you pull it off, allow us to present some goth-inspired dresses by two more top designers, Jovani and Alyce Black Label. These vamp dresses are available at MissesDressy.com.

Jovani 8872 and 4512

Alyce Black Label 5036 and 5472

Just when you think you have everything covered for your wedding, you suddenly remember that you also need a smashing look for the rehearsal dinner.

How you will look in the rehearsal dinner is relatively as important as how you will look on the wedding day itself. It’s at the rehearsal dinner that you will probably first meet your groom’s whole family. And it’s where you will be seeing some of your dearest friends after a long time. Thus, the dilemma of choosing a dress that would allow you to make the best first impression.

But, never fear, we have here a few tips for you to consider in deciding on what to wear:

1. Consider the Type of Party. Is the dinner your having a BBQ or sit-down, casual or formal, large or intimate, indoors or outdoors? The venue will more or less set the tone of the party. You must then dress accordingly. Wear a simple sundress for an outdoor BBQ and an embellished cocktail dress for an indoor formal sit-down dinner.

2. Express Yourself. The rehearsal dinner is your chance to express a different side of you. Showcase your dynamic personality by veering away from the look and feel of your wedding dress. If your wedding dress is traditional, get a contemporary looking rehearsal dinner dress. If your wedding dress is long-sleeved with a high neckline, go for a rehearsal dress that is more revealing.

3. To Be or Not To Be — Trendy. It’s all good if you want to be in that hot new fashion, but beware of being too trendy or, you’ll most probably laugh at the rehearsal dinner pictures years later. You can balance out the look by toning down the trend with classic accents. Like, if you want the glamorous glitter material, do the classic pencil cut dress. To help you further, consider below dresses by the smashing brand Terani Couture. These dresses are available at MissesDressy.com. We believe that these are just the right balance of trendy and classic. With these, you can’t go wrong.

4. Color Me Bad. The special occasion is for you (and your groom), therefore you should allow yourself to shine. Stay away from the LBD’s for the meantime. If you are daring, wear red or some formal bright color. But if you want to be subtle, stick to pastels or grey. Do this, else you will blend in with the crowd.

5. Comfort First. You can be bold and daring, but do it tastefully. Remember, if your dress makes it uncomfortable to move, then it’s probably not a proper attire. Make sure that your neckline is not too low, that your hemline is not too short, and the fit is not too tight. Your dress must allow you to mingle and even dance.

After making so many choices for the wedding, you may find yourself dumbfounded to make yet another decision especially when there are countless options. We hope then, that these tips help you. Just keep in mind that the no. 1 rule is that you must look better and more special than anyone else, being the host and celebrant. Allow yourself to be a star in your rehearsal dinner as much as in your wedding. The only thing you will have to bother with is enjoying the moments with your love.

Photo Credits: Lauren + Rob by Blueberry Photography