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Would You Wear a White Lace Dress?

Summer fashion trends include white lace dresses.

5 White Dresses

White dresses are one of summer's best looks. Eyelet, maxi dresses and romantic white dresses top our must-buy list.

6 Sexy Maxi Dresses

Update your look with the season's longer lengths: maxi dresses.

How to Wear a Maxi Dress

Want to wear a maxi but aren't sure how to pull it off? Learn the Dos and Don'ts of wearing a maxi dress, which is a hot dress trend right now.

Tall Women's Dresses

Learn which tall women's dresses you should invest in, and which trends you should let pass you by.

Pretty Pastel Dresses

Pastel dresses are perfect for all of your special occasion activities this season, like weddings and parties. Pair your softly colored dress with nude shoes for an updated look (and legs that look a mile long.)

Perfect Summer Dress for Tall Women

Learn how to choose the perfect summer dress for tall women.

Little Black Dresses

A guide to how to wear a little black dress, plus where to buy the best styles and accessorize them.

Best and Worst of Golden Globes 2011

Red carpet fashion at the 2011 Golden Globes featured an assortment of dresses, including minimal styles, nude colors, ruffles and beading. See what your favorite star wore and vote on best and worst dressed.

Cocktail Attire

Cocktail attire is one of the most popular formalities for a party. Find out what to wear for a cocktail party.

Little Black Dress Transcends Fashion

Coco Chanel made it chic 75 years ago, and today the little black dress is the most reached for after-five look around. Find out more here.

Little Black Dresses for Your Body Type

Flatter your figure with just the right dress.

Tall Women Body Types: Sexy Dresses

Sexy dresses that work for tall women.

Career Chic: Work Dresses Do the Job

Get dressed quick and look polished in the perfect work dress.

Find Your Dream Dress

Find your perfect dress in six easy steps, including deciding which style is for you, choosing a length and accessorizing.

10 Foolproof Formal Dresses

Which formal dress will look best for your special occasion? Browse through 10 styles -- including a halter dress -- that work for most body types now.

Little Black Dresses

Whether you're heading off to a class reunion or walking the decks of a cruise ship, the little black dress is a no-fail option.

Dress Glossary

Do you know your cheongsam from your sheath? Photos, descriptions and more.

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Get ready for summer weddings with this handy guide.

Florals

From warm-weather weddings to brunch with the family, floral dresses are one of the prettiest prints of the season.

Shifts

Shift dresses -- the easy fitting, often above-the-knee-dress -- are one of spring's easiest dresses to wear. Choose vibrant prints or rich solids, pair with heels and you're ready for any occasion.

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