The sheath dress is a clean and classic style that can easily transition from work to a dinner date. The sleeker the tailoring, like Terri Seymour’s dress, the sexier.
“Ellison” Floral print shift dress, Coast London, $180, coast-stores.com.
Fitted shift dress, Antonio Berardi, $1,184, harrods.com.
Belted shift dress, Oasis, $95, oasis.com.
The A-line lends a more feminine feel to dresses and Sophie Okenedo’s dainty floral and striped one gave her a fresh summer look on the red carpet.
Denim dress, Current Elliot, $329, stylebop.com.
Houndstooth dress, Marni, $1,550, barneys.com
Pannier cotton dress, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, $490, netaporter.com.
The bodycon dress, with its curve-hugging, 360 fit instantly makes this a sultry style. We love that Christina Milian’s tribal one makes this seriously sexy style fun.
Rose print patchwork shift dress, Sportmax, $380, harveynichols.com.
Ruched jersey dress, Reiss, $225, reiss.com.
Graphic color block dress, Miss Selfridges, $68, misselfridges.com.
The wrap dress is the most flattering style, no matter the body type. A sexy V-neck and cinched waist like Eva’s is an instant stunner.
Crinkled cotton wrap dress, French Connection, $158, frenchconnection.com
Silk halter wrap gown, Rachel Zoe, $437, kirnazabete.com.
The traditional pleated dress as we know it has been transformed. It’s all about punchy color and cool cuts, like Sharon Leal’s asymmetrical style by Blaque Label.
Pleated crepe dress, Versus, $1,125, netaporter.com.
Belted pleated dress, Oasis, $74, houseoffraser.co.uk
Pleated midi shirtdress, Topshop, $40, topshop.com.
The little black dress is the universal style staple, but working a not-so-basic selection into your wardrobe will really add that extra wow factor. Eva Pigford’s one-shoulder cascading ruffle style is the perfect example.
Cut-out bodice dress, Dorothy Perkins, $32, dorothyperkins.com.
Cap sleeved dress, Stop Staring, $158, stopstaring.com.
Bandage dress, French Connection, $168, frenchconnection.com.
Maxi dresses are the perfect way to keep cute while being comfortable. Marsha Thomason’s retro floral printed style by Reformation gives her a sense of ease on the carpet.
Printed halter dress, Mango, $150, mango.com.
Split hem maxi, Dorothy Perkins, $35, dorothyperkins.com.
The little white dress is the ultimate summer staple. Even the simplest style, like Gabrielle Union’s, instantly gives off a lighter, more fresher feel than your traditional LBD.
One-shoulder dress, Mango, $60, mango.com.
Lather deep-V dress, Topshop, $350, topshop.com
Applique dress, Reiss, $615, reiss.com.
Waffle knit bodycon dress, Alexander McQueen, $928, harveynichols.com.
Ruched jersey dress, Reiss, $225, reiss.com.
Waffle knit bodycon dress, Alexander McQueen, $928, harveynichols.com.
“Ellison” Floral print shift dress, Coast London, $180, coast-stores.com.
Fitted shift dress, Antonio Berardi, $1,184, harrods.com.
Cotton mixed media dress, Giambattista Valli, $1,931, mytheresa.com.
Cotton mixed media dress, Giambattista Valli, $1,931, mytheresa.com.
“Cha CHa” dress, J. Crew, $248, jcrew.com.
“Cha CHa” dress, J. Crew, $248, jcrew.com.
Houndstooth dress, Marni, $1,550, barneys.com
Pleated crepe dress, Versus, $1,125, netaporter.com.
Pleated midi shirtdress, Topshop, $100, topshop.com.
Grecian belted dress, Vince Camuto, $128, vincecamuto.com.
Applique dress, Reiss, $615, reiss.com.
Terri Seymour arrives for the 12th Annual Lupus LA Orange Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Nicole Richie attends the 40th annual Fifi awards at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Monica arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Montego Glover attends the 62nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards at Sardi’s in New York City.
Joyful Drake visits Essence.com
Jada Pinkett Smith at Madagascar 3 film photocall at the 65th Cannes Film Festival in France.
Gina Torres attends the USA Network’s 2012 Upfront Event at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.
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Brandy arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Condola Rashad attends the The New Dramatists’ 63rd annual Benefit luncheon at The New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.
Angela Simmons attends the TTR World Snowboard Tour and Swatch Art Rules Competition winning design unveiling at Royal T in Los Angeles.
Alek Wek attends the 2012 American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
