Dress is so easy to wear. Just zip it, and go. It’s also one of those staple and must have items in your wardrobe. I believe every woman should own all kinds of dress! But to be ready for any events and occasions, these are the 10 kinds of dresses you should have in your wardrobe.

1. A Little Black Dress (LBD) – Black is a timeless color you can wear almost anytime and everytime! Since it’s a neutral color, it’s so easy to mix and match with any other colors.

NUE by Shani S162 – NUE by Shani S259 – Sue Wong N1508

2. A Little White Dress – A wardrobe basic you can wear all summer and winter with the right accessories. Easy to style, easy to match with any colors, easy to wear. Fret no more!

La Femme 16173 – 2105047 by Issue New York - Jovani 159570

3. A go-to dress (easy to dress up or dress down) – The kind of dress you can wear all day and night. From work to night out.

NUE by Shani S335 – Decode 1.8 15-181083D – NUE by Shani S383

4. A sexy figure-flattering  dress – These body-hugging and figure-flattering dresses below are such teaser! Make ‘em drool!

Nicole Bakti 6259 – Mignon VM743 – Mignon VM714

5. Mini in bold colors – Bright and bold colors are flirty and glamorous! Let your inner beauty shine out with one of these bright mini dresses, take it to a night out with the girls, or cocktails.

Allure A467 – Sue Wong N2240 – Atria 6044

6. A knee-length tailored dress – Think of Kate Middleton and Michelle Obama. They dressed smart and gorgeous on every occasion. This dress can also be your to-go dress for work when you are in a hurry.

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7. A safe party dress – Every woman needs one reliable party frock. For a timeless piece, look for details (embellishments, neckline, pattern, colors) and silhouettes.

Terani C1071 – La Femme 15902 – Scala 47276

8. A stunning maxi dress – Dress it down with pretty flats, or dress it up with gorgeous pumps. This dress should be versatile.
The slip dress silhouette works best on tall, lithe figures. Empire-waist and halter maxidresses are super flattering on curvier bodies. And petite ladies who want to look taller might opt for a solid color head-to-toe.

Mignon VM720 – Jovani 1448blm – Mignon VM798 – Jovani 7237

9. A floral dress – Go for big and bright prints, the brighter the better. Wear it at backyard barbecues, garden parties, summer weddings, or evening events. Wanna wear it to work? Simply throw a blazer and a pair of pumps or flats in neutral colors to tone it down.

881235 by Theia – Allure A308S – La Femme 15925

10. A flirty summer frock – Dress it up or dress it down, wear it with cute sandals for summer, or cardigan and tights for winter. It’s best to choose a classic cut because it’ll be the dress you’ll wear for years to come. 

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This summer, how about sizzling new ways to spice up your life with ombre dresses? Ombre is French for shaded. Inspired by the 60′s, 70′s,and 80′s ombre is the unique fading technique of dissolving shades from one side of the spectrum to the other to bring a fresh infusion of vibrancy in the most unexpected way.
Check out some celebs who gorgeously rocked their ombre frocks…

Gwyneth Paltrow –  Julia Stiles – Pink

This ombre trend is so fabulous! It has been a pretty big trend this spring and I’m predicting it will be even bigger this summer. With a mix modern technique and romantic twist, at least you gotta own one ombre frock to rock every now and then. So here are a few options below to keep you trendy and stylish on a budget

Tadashi 3N832L – Allure A532 – Sean Express 90071 – Jovani 157734

La Femme 17738 –  La Femme17190

Tadashi 3N857M – Allure a408

Want to see more ombre dresses from MissesDressy.com? Click HERE.

So, what do you guys think? Anyone planning on incorporating ombre into their Prom or wedding? I’d love to hear how! xoxo

Watercolor frocks in easy breezy fabrics will be a fun and fabulous way to rock you Prom. Celebrities like Rachel McAdams, Carrie Underwood, and Maggie Gyllenhaal rocked their watercolor frocks on the red carpet.

Would you wear gorgeous watercolor frock to Prom? MissesDressy.com has it all! Check out our collection of beautiful watercolor dresses in stunning colors and lovely designs!

Jovani 7216 – Jovani 7237

The classic maxi with sweetheart neckline is very feminine and yet romantic. The dresses are very versatile, you can wear it to Prom, romantic dinner, summer parties, and even wedding!

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This classic prom dress with a black belt makes the wearer looks slim. With dramatic skirt and beautiful print, you wouldn’t need to wear overwhelming jewelry, but a pair of simple stud earrings.

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If a dress could scream “SEXY”, this would be it! This watercolor mermaid dress will flaunt your figure without exposing too much skin. With its bright colors mix of orange, green, and yellow, you will definitely look so outstanding in this dress.

Our beautiful watercolor dresses‘ price are range from $500 and below. They worth every penny! Because you can take them anywhere you want xoxo

Selena Gomez looked all fresh and stunning on the orange carpet at Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards 2012. She wore a Dolce&Gabbana dress and Cesare Paciotti pumps. In a pale pink sweetheart-neckline bralette and a sequined box-pleated skirt, the 19-year-old entertainer looked romantic. Her bright pink pumps added a punch to her sweet and lovely outfit. Her smoky eyes and tousled waves hairstyle were perfection!

Inspired by Selena Gomez’s outfit, we picked out mini dresses with sweetheart-neckline in romantic colors for your romantic Prom. These mini flowy dresses are so gorgeous and yet fun to dance in.

 Dresses: Johnathan Kayne 214 – Allure A408 – Mori Lee 9103

Are you ready to dance the night away?

For several season, we’ve seen rich and royal blue on the runways and the red carpet. There’s something about blue! This hue not only gets many designers smitten and created so many stunning items for Fall 2012, celebrities are also huge fans of this gorgeous color. Oh, do you remember Cinderella’s princess-y ball gown and Alice in Wonderland’s lovely blue dress?

Instead of pulling out that trusty Black dress for party, how about trying the iciest, sparkliest, and boldest blue? There are many shades of blue you can try, you’ll be smitten with the result!
Scroll down to see MissesDressy.com‘s gorgeous collection to make you look glamorous for your special event!

Ball Gowns
You do not go to a Prom every day, so why not go all out and dress like a Princess for a night? Ball gown is the classic and exquisite piece of dress. It used to be worn on formal events, but now you can see it all over the runways and red carpet.

Mori Lee 8779 – Mori Lee 8734 – Mori Lee 91036

Evening Dress
A long dress  is a typical classic evening dress. Nowadays you can find them in various designs such as short sleeve, sleeveless, sweetheart neckline, halterneck, turtleneck, or strapless. They easy to wear (much simpler than ball gowns), slimming, and MissesDressy.com has stunning collection of it!

Jovani 7209 – Mignon VM650 – Jovani 153050 – Johnathan Kayne 246

Mini Dress
Mini Dress is very practical. Depending on the design and how you style it, mini dress can be worn for formal, semi-formal, and especially informal events. You can flaunt your beautiful legs with it, or wear a gorgeous tights.
(Also read my article: “Statement mini dress“)

Tony Bowls TS21128 – Alyce Designs 4193 – Faviana 6626 – Allure A475

Want to see how the celebrities pulled it off?

Kylie Minogue – Reese Whiterspoon – Abbie Cornish - Demi Moore

Uma Thurman - Olivia Munn - Rosario Dawson - Emmy Rossum

Sometimes when we are shopping for a special occasion, it is so easy to get carried away. However, if you are on a tight budget and want to stick to it, MissesDressy.com would absolutely love to help you!

There are plenty of how-to instructions to find that dream dress while you are on a budget. With MissesDressy.com you no longer need to worry about that. We’ve got plenty of gorgeous dresses under $200. From mini dress, mini with tulle, long dress, ball gown, you name it we have it.

Alyce Designs 701 – Alyce Designs 3500 – Colors Dress 0322 – Colors Dress 0589

Nina Canacci 31410 – Mori Lee 9089 – Alyce Designs 3470 – Colors Dress 0268

I would like to share some of my tips to shop while you’re on a budget…

• Decide how much money you want to spend for the whole outfit (dress, accessories, shoes)
  Say, your budget is $300, find a dress that costs around $150 to $ 200, then you can use the rest of the money for accessories (necklace, earrings, bracelet – if necessary) and shoes.

• Go for non-traditional dress
  Typically, Prom dress is a classic princess-y ball gowns, but fashion is about thinking outside the box and creating trends. We are so lucky to live in this modern era that most of the things doesn’t have to be traditional. You no longer have to wear a ball gown (unless you really want to). Choose a statement mini dress, easy to wear and no need to worry about someone stepping on your dress. Or gorgeous chiffon dress, or even fabulous printed dress to look stunning and different than others.

Spring and Summer 2012 is being invaded by the pretty pastel colors such as cream, light pink, coral, and peach. Not only these soft colors are easy and safe to mix and match with other colors, they are also suitable for every skin tone.

Some designers and fashion houses released these colors into their collections. If you do like the girly style, these colors are perfect for you!
Want to wear pastel colors to Prom? Check out some of MissesDressy.com’s adorable collections…

Terani P651 – Terani P726 – Terani P617 – La Femme 17696

Terani P687 – Terani P693

Some tips to wear pastel colors:

• Add accessories with matching color to look more special. The size of accessories (necklaces, bangles, earrings) should be adjusted to the event (for formal events, wear small and dainty jewelry; whereas for parties, big bangles or statement necklaces are fine).

• Baby blue and mint green is very common. Mix baby blue or mint green with coral to look fresh, stylish, and add a punch to it.

• Want to look more edgy with pastel colors? Simply add a crop leather jacket and a studded bracelet.

If you read this post, I’m pretty sure you will attend the Prom this year Are you ready for the trendiest fashion this year?
You are free to express your style that you think is comfortable and cool. A wide range of styles that becomes trend this year could be a reference for you to look good on your Prom night.

- Kate Middleton’s graceful style could be an example for your style when attending the prom. Impression of feminine, beauty and elegance will shine from the dress you wear. The key to her style is long or 3/4 sleeve simple dress that doesn’t reveal too much skin.

Johnathan Kayne 254 – Terani M511 - Jovani 157734

- If you like something simple and chic, wear cute dresses in natural colors like Selena Gomez. Natural colors freshen up your look and great for any skin complexion.

Jovani 171732

- Do you wanna look cool, energetic, funky, and beautiful? Check out Hadley’s style on her music video, Run To You.  Her style is edgy in a simple way by minimizing the use of jewelry and other accessories.

Jovani 171300 – Jovani 9809 

- What about Kendall and Kylie Jenner? Their style change all the time and they’re able to pull it off every time! They look elegant with straplessdress gowns, combined it with a simple necklace and a white clutch.

Terani 1318P

Terani Y752

Terani P677

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Mikael Aghal is a new brand on MissesDressy.com. Designed by a Manhattan-raised designer, Michael Hakimi who grew up surrounded by fashion and designs.
His mother ran a couture dress business, he spent some time in Brazil to study at his uncle’s design shop, he traveled around the world to learn how to source the finest fabrics and to get the inspiration of different styles in each country. Fashion and design surely are his passion!

For each and every design of Mikael Aghal, Michael Hakimi combines the finest fabrics such as silk taffeta and jacquards, soft chiffons and charmeuse, to create dresses and gowns for a classic and glamorous ladies with modern twist. Plus, there’s always a small detail in every dress to make you feel and look special on your special occasion

Check out some of Michael Hakimi’s beautiful design, Mikael Aghal only on MissesDressy.com!

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Classic evening gowns in stunning colors. It’s all about the small and gorgeous details to make you feel special.

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Versatile mini dresses in beautiful colors that are so appropriate for any occasion.

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Loving dresses with intricate details?  Mikael Aghal definitely has it and wants to help you look fabulous!

As you’ve probably read our reviews on Oscars 2012 here and here, now we’d like to discuss the celebrities’ eye make up, lipstick, and hair style.
It’s true that celebrities’ flawless make ups are the masterpiece of professional makeup artists. But that does not mean we can not make it as our make up inspiration for Prom. Take a look closer on 2012 Oscars and Paris Fashion Week make ups.

Eyes

Gorgeous Lashes – Shailene Woodley chose make up with natural colors like brown and light pink. However, make up can still steal the show by making your eyelashes look gorgeously dramatic. Shailene used extra mascara on the top and bottom lashes to frame her eyes beautifully and sophisticated. If your bottom lashes aren’t long enough, you can attach fake bottom eyelashes.

Fabulous Eyes -  Experimenting and being creative with make up is the trademark of the make up artists who work in the fashion house in Paris. Just look at Chanel’s model with beautiful colors of shiny rocks eyebrows. Miu Miu’s model’s fabulous eyes with the blend of white and blue eye shadows that shaped like wings glistened with beads that decorate the corners of her eyes and eyebrows. Mugler’s model’s eye make up with black and red stripes inspired by the cultures of Asia. Lastly,  Manish Arora’s model’s eyelashes with a butterfly-shaped wings, so gorgeous and creative. Would you try these eye make up for Prom?

Lips

The Classic Red Lips - Rooney Mara is almost never over-dressed but also never look too plain. Her make up is always in the right proportions and she always look great. At Oscars 2012, Rooney did not wear too much make up, but what’s interesting was the ruby red lips paired with bold black eyebrows that made her look elegant and mysterious. Don’t you love her make up?

The Fierce Factor - What could make an appearance look fierce? A lipstick. Take a look at the model of YSL with her dramatic red-blood lips paired with bright gold eye makeup. Viktor &Rolf ‘s model wore two different colors of red lipstick to create dimension on the lips and combined with silvery eye makeup that added a fierce look. Eye make up and nude cheeks can become stronger with the outward appearance of a dark red lipstick with a matte effect as seen in Rochas’ model. Givenchy’s model looked fierce as well as mysterious with sepia eye make up and chocolate coffee lipstick.

Hair

Side Swept Hair – Dare to be different on Prom? Try this side swept hair like the models on Paris Fashion Week 2012.
Hair parted to the side can produce several different impression. Model on catwalk Hussein Chalayan swept her wavy hair to the left and let it loose a gentle effect on the model’s face. Leonard’s model looked rather masculine with short layers swept to the right covered almost half the face. At Christian Dior’s runway stage, the model was styled as a fierce lady with her hair sleek hair swept to the right. Giambattista Valli’s recent model wore her voluminous hair like a side hat.
A while back, we also discussed about the Do’s and Don’ts for Hair & Make Up, definitely check it out to get more make up and hair inspiration for Prom.

Mixing Colors

Wants to play with colors? You can also wear bright colors eye shadows like Ginnifer Goodwin in this 2012 Oscar after-party. Apply green shimmery eye shadows on your eyelids. Make sure your eye shadows blend perfectly on your eyelids. Then apply shimmery lipstick to freshen up your eye makeup, you can try peach or coral.

What was so interesting about Olivia Spencer’s make up? The answer is her two-tone eye shadow. Olivia wore two complementary colors eye shadow. Did you like her make up? Before applying eye shadows, first you must apply some Primer on the whole eyelid. This will allow the eye shadows look all out and durable. Then apply peach eye shadow on the eyelid, then apply black or dark grey eye shadow on the outer edge forming a triangle eyes and a perfect blend to reinforce the shape of your eyes.

How would you do your hair and make up for Prom this year? We’d love to hear from you