This short 'n' sassy cotton-silk halter chemise makes tailoring a trademark with its banded bubble hemline. Ruffles top the high neck and a drawstring detail in the rear brings sexy back. About $2,400, Platinum by Priscilla of Boston, platinumgown.com. Bangles, JLO by Jennifer Lopez, Select Macy's, macys.com. Shoes, Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com.
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Fearless when it comes to fashion, you can pull off a tulle cage gown with a conical, Jetson-esque overlay. Crisscross bands and buckles accent the neckline and Empire waist. About $3,280, Suzanne Ermann,
suzanne-ermann.com. Bracelet, Movado, 888-466-8236. Shoes, Stuart Weitzman,
stuartweitzman.com.
A silk-faille floor-length coat, amplified to stunning proportions, proves that cutting-edge can be worn with the greatest of ease. The billowing A-line design covers a silk-georgette tank and a silk-faille mermaid skirt. By special order, Vera Wang,
verawang.com. Pavé diamond pendant, Movado, 888-466-8236.
Go retro in a frock with a disco-era past, like this silk-taffeta gown that puts a sexy spin on the '70s trapeze dress. The bodice has a plunging V-neck and an open back; a large bow and crystal brooch accent the waist of the A-line skirt. About $3,500, Pnina Tornai,
kleinfeldbridal.com. Earrings, Givenchy, Macy's,
macys.com.
Show a flair for Far Eastern fashion in an exotic silk-organza gown with major embellishment. Crystal teardrops and pearls accent the bodice; a shimmery lattice design featuring mother-of-pearl and silver-caviar beading decorates the floor-length A-line skirt and sweep train. About $9,900, Joanna Mastroianni,
joannamastroianni.com. Cuff, Givenchy, Macy's,
macys.com.
Draping makes this silk-mousseline chiffon Empire gown decidedly refined; the sheer jacket with pearl-embellished blouson sleeves adds a fun factor. Dress, about $3,740; jacket, about $4,180; Monique Lhuillier,
moniquelhuillier.com. Shoes, Stuart Weitzman,
stuartweitzman.com.
Add a marvelous metallic to your mix with this sleek leather jacket. The laser-cut in a lace pattern is the showstopping element of this three-piece outfit that also features a scoop-neck matte jersey tank and a silk-wool full-length skirt with a high waist and a sweep train. Jacket, about $2,500, Cynthia Rose New York
cynthiaroseny.com. Tank, about $540, and skirt, about $4,500, Joanna Mastroianni,
joannamastroianni.com. Headband, Erika Peña,
erikapena.com. Ring, Judith Jack, 800-578-4552.
