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Baja East One Shoulder Culottes Dress

First Look: Get the Blues On Purpose

01/23/2017

Contemporary Dresses

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Left: Milly Selena Off-the-Shoulder Cady Sheath Dress – On-trend, 3/4 bell sleeves on a body skimming sheath. Eminently useful, quietly feminine. Thigh-high slit at right. Concealed back zipper. Polyester/spandex. $485.00

Center: YIGAL AZROUËL Cold Shoulder Matte Jersey Dress– Cold Shoulders straight from modern runways. Sheath silhouette. V-neck. Off the shoulder look with cutout design. Front right side vent. Straight hemline. Pull-on construction. Viscose/ elastane. $890.00

Right: Lauren Ralph Lauren Jersey Halter Dress – Conservative, but not dull. Concealed center-back zipper with a hook-and-eye closure. Halter neckline with hook-and-eye closures Off-the-shoulder cap sleeves. Slit at the center back hem. Fully lined. shell: viscose/nylon/elastane; lining: polyester $165.00

Go Shorter

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Left: Traffic People Hepburn Dress With Lace Trim – Pretty silhouette. Textured woven fabric. Boat neck. Crochet lace trim. Hook and eye closure. Zipper-back fastening. Machine washable polyester. $76.00

Center: Alice & Olivia Elida Seamed Drop-Waist Chambray Dress – A flirty, go-to dress for warmer weather. Jewel neckline. Sleeveless; full shoulder coverage. Princess seams; fitted bodice. Skater skirt. Exposed back zipper. Lyocel/linen/polyester. $225.00

Right: Charlotte Russe Bell-Sleeve Dress – Kind of Medieval except for the length. Elastic holds the off-the-shoulder neckline that drapes into the A-line shape. Polyester/spandex. On sale $20.99

Lace Continues

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Left: James Dress from BHLDN Cynthia Rowley – Distinctive pewter color. Great with silver jewelry. High neck, scalloped bodice, awash in lacy florals. Hits just below the knee. Feminine. Belt not included. Back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Poly-spandex; polyester lining. $240.00

Center: Keepsake – The Moment Lace Dress – Unfussy femininity. Striking leaf design rendered in cutwork lace. Midi length. . Short sleeves. Illusion yoke and hem. Button keyhole and hidden zipper at back. Sand-tone lining. Polyester. $225.00

Right: ASOS PREMIUM Scuba Long Sleeve Lace Pencil Dress – Semi-sheer, lace cutwork top with round neck. Scuba skirt for seamless, smooth finish. Cocktails nyone? $103.00

Jumpsuits Left to Right

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Leandro Jumpsuit by Finders Keepers – Rayon/viscose jumpsuit in a flattering shape. Neckline keyhole. Back neck hook and eye closure. Hidden back zipper closure. $195.00

Till You Get Enough Off-the-Shoulder Jumpsuit – Generously cut. Dress up or down. Made in a slightly metallic royal blue, polyester knit. Removable waist sash. Wide-leg silhouette. Stretch fit. $98.00

Baja East One Shoulder Culottes Dress – An artful take. Gathered fold-over panel accents the bodice of this striped, single-shoulder Baja East tunic. The angular hem dips to a point on one side. Unlined. Cotton/linen/rayon.  $595.00

Nasty Gal Watson Plunging Jumpsuit – Sweet really, and very practical. Features a plunging neckline, wide-leg silhouette, tie at waist, and crisscross strappy detailing. Lined polyester/spandex. Enclosed zipper at back. Robe belt. Pockets at sides. $88.00

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Left: Finders Keepers Eames Racerback Dress – Seriously sexy body-con silhouette and a sporty back punctuated by gold-tone hardware. Sleeveless. Scoop neck. Viscose/ nylon/ elastane. Fits small, Order one size up. Sale $112,50

Center: JOA Striped Poplin Off-The-Shoulder Dress – Sun ready, easy, flattering. Off-the-shoulder neckline, attached self-tie belt at waist. A-line skirt, stripe print, concealed back zip closure, partially lined cotton/polyester. midi length. $198.00

Right: Bardot Gemma Lace Halter Dress – Covered but seductive. Beautifully detailed. Mock neck, sleeveless, ladder-stitch trim at bodice and waist. Embroidered lace overlay, buttons at back neck, open back with straps. Concealed back zipper closure, back vent, lined polyester. $119.00

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