From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Gallianos intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy Todays designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each others ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship
Hit the town in a chainmail gown This year, stick to the "dressing with empowerment" trend identified by Jessica Richards (via Marie Claire)
Kate explains more The 1950s was a great decade for vintage wedding dresses with most brides choosing to wear a traditional long dress in silk and lace with long sleeves, fitted waists and full skirts to show off their hourglass figures. When we picture a 1950s vintage wedding now, it is often a shorter style in the classic fit and flair shape that springs to mind, however in reality very few brides chose this look at the time these tea length or ballerina gowns were influenced by Audrey Hepburn, but interestingly not from her own wedding
Our top picks: Best Formal: Seraphine Champagne Sparkle Maternity Dress, $159 Best Budget: My Bump Double-Layer Ruffle Maternity, $36 Best for Spring: ASOS Design Maternity Pleated Textured Cowl-Front Embroidered Maxidress With Belt, $89 Best for Summer: Pink Blush Mauve Satin Smocked Fitted Maternity Midi Dress, $87 Best for Winter: Stowaway Collection Lexi Maternity Dress, $98 Best for Fall: Nuuly Maternity Aurora Dress, $128 That said, long dresses or evening wear with Empire waists tend to be most comfortable when youre sporting a bump, especially if youre further along in your pregnancy
Capture the glamour as you walk on this gorgeous cocktail dress by Poly USA 8960. Sequin embellishments will let you shine like a diamond as it dazzles. This dress is designed with a jewel neckline paired with short sleeves. The back is fully enclosed and it has a zipper closure as the sheath silhouette skirt flares beautifully in a short-length hemline. Make a splash in this sultry masterpiece from Poly USA 8960. Models are wearing Wine, Royal and Emerald colors
- Designed for a close fit
