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Perfect Fit: Party Time

Turn heads this season in short glam dresses
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Turn heads this season in short glam dresses

 



SIZES 14-16

Go 1970’s disco to hide an ample midriff. Dave & Johnny dress, $130, edressme.com. Double Happiness Jewelry by Stephanie Wells earrings, $62, and aqua ring, $50, doublehappinessjewelry.com. Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta emerald and pearl bracelet, $420, subversivejewelry.com. Gerard Yosca woven bracelet, $80, Gerard Yosca Jewelry, NYC, 212-302-4349. Alexis Bittar gold ring, $495, alexisbittar.com. Spanx tights, $26, spanx.com. Chinese Laundry peep-toe sling backs, $69, chineselaundry.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIZES 10-12

The center interest on a modern sheath, a staple since the 1960’s, visually slims. Marina Rinaldi dress, $850, Marina Rinaldi, NYC, 212-734-4333. Alexis Bittar hinged cuffs, $225 each, alexisbittar.com. Forever 21 ring, $6, forever21.com. Spanx tights, $22, spanx.com. Stuart Weitzman peep-toe booties, $325, Stuart Weitzman, Chicago, 312-943-5760.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



SIZE 18

A 1960’s-inspired boho tunic flatters. Abby Z. tunic, $149, Abby Z., NYC, 212-944-8886. Amrita Singh earrings, $150, banglebangle.com. Alexis Bittar pink Lucite bangle, $275, alexisbittar.com. Gerard Yosca charm bracelet, $205, Gerard Yosca Jewelry, NYC, 212-302-4349. Forever 21 gold ring, $5, forever21.com. Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta stone and pearl ring, $485, subversivejewelry.com. Hanes Silk Reflections tights, $10, Macy’s stores nationwide.