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Channeling Cannes: Black-and-White Glamour

When taking stock of the biggest red carpet moments at the Cannes Film Festival, the standouts are pretty black and white — quite literally.

When taking stock of the biggest red carpet moments at the Cannes Film Festival, the standouts are pretty black and white — quite literally. The style set ditched their rainbow hues in favor of chic two-toned gowns. Just look to Emma Watson in Chanel, Jennifer Lawrence in Dior, and Carey Mulligan in Vionnet for the proof — and evidence of just how chic the black-and-white palette looks on a variety of evening gowns.

Sure, the color scheme is particularly hot this season, but it's also a classic. So whether you're looking to be at the forefront of fashion or seeking something a little more timeless for your wardrobe, a great black-and-white gown is kind of like the win-win of both style camps. It's an elegant, seasonless look that's bound to get you noticed at your best friend's formal wedding this Summer or your cousin's black-tie nuptials this Fall — or years from now. Need another reason to invest? We've pulled 12. Shop our editors' picks to channel a little Cannes glamour for your next big event.

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The New Crop of Sleek Cutouts

With rising temperatures, there's no time like the present to experiment with a sleek cutout piece.


With rising temperatures, there's no time like the present to experiment with a sleek cutout piece. There's no reason why you shouldn't show a little skin this Summer, in pieces ranging from Opening Ceremony's crisp white tops to Michael Kors's little black dresses. See and shop our editors' top picks now.

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Summer's Essential — the Little White Dress

The white dress is an undisputed player in every warm weather wardrobe and the latest cuts from Stella McCartney, Tibi, and Balenciaga will surely make you want to add one (or two) to your artillery.


The white dress is an undisputed player in every warm weather wardrobe and the latest cuts from Stella McCartney, Tibi, and Balenciaga will surely make you want to add one (or two) to your artillery. Our favorites range from sheath silhouettes to elaborately detailed lace numbers to scintillating minis. Shop more than 50 of our favorite picks below.

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50 Under $50 Ways to Top Off Your Summer Wardrobe

With warm weather comes the exciting opportunity to bare your arms (or sometimes even your abs) — and we couldn't be more excited at the prospect of picking up some sweet new tops for the season ahead.

With warm weather comes the exciting opportunity to bare your arms (or sometimes even your abs) — and we couldn't be more excited at the prospect of picking up some sweet new tops for the season ahead. From hot tops to wear at night and not-so-basic button-downs to pretty pieces in lightweight lace, crochet, and chiffon, we've got you covered when it comes to updating your wardrobe from the waist up. We've rounded up 50 Summer-perfect tops, all coming in under a cool 50 bucks — click through now to see and shop them all.

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The Ultimate White Dress Guide — Every Style, Every Budget

Like Memorial Day BBQs and Fourth of July fireworks, we count a perfect white dress as a Summer essential.
Best White Dresses For Summer

Like Memorial Day BBQs and Fourth of July fireworks, we count a perfect white dress as a Summer essential. It's the go-to staple that's as fit for a cocktail party as it is for a weekend at the beach. Whether you are replacing an old favorite or need inspiration for a totally new twist, consider this your one-stop shop to finding your perfect white dress — for any body type or budget. From an office-appropriate shift to a special-occasion gown, it's all inside. Click through to find them all or choose your style from the list below.

Spring Fashion

41 Designer Collaborations You Should Know About (and Shop!) Right Now

The latest batch of designer collaborations has us plotting all the ways we can style these ingenious seasonal matchups.

The latest batch of designer collaborations has us plotting all the ways we can style these ingenious seasonal matchups. From the high-low partnerships to the unexpected duos to the capsules that continue to reinvent the wheel (hello, Charlotte Olympia x Tom Binns!), this Spring's — and Summer's — most exciting collaborations promise to supply us with our fair share of warm-weather-perfect pieces. Think quirky zebra-head prints à la Peter Som for Anthropologie, cool-girl sandals courtesy of the third annual J.Crew x CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund partnership, and classic denim staples with a twist, courtesy of the Levi's x Liberty of London newly-debuted collaboration. Click on to see all this, plus 37 more designer collaborations we're excited to get our hands on.

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Salma Hayek's Peplum Dress Has "Night Out" Written All Over It

Salma Hayek totally fit the part of fine-art patron, wearing a chic Bottega Veneta peplum dress to an event at Christie's in NYC.

Salma Hayek totally fit the part of fine-art patron, wearing a chic Bottega Veneta peplum dress to an event at Christie's in NYC. Her dress caught our eye first, but the power of great accessories really helped bring Salma's look to life. How did she do it? The actress jazzed up her neckline with a jeweled bib necklace, then added a metallic-purple woven Bottega Veneta clutch and metallic-gray peep-toe pumps for further shine. With Spring weather allowing for more skin-revealing styles come evening, we think this is the perfect example of night-out polish without too much effort. Start with an equally sleek peplum dress — here's one we love by Winter Kate ($155) — and just pile on the right accessories. Easy enough, right? Shop our editors' picks below.

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Kick Off Your Heels: 15 Flats to Live In All Summer

Nothing slows down a Summer commute like four-inch heels.
Summer Flats | Shoe Shopping

Nothing slows down a Summer commute like four-inch heels. Hot sticky days require an easier way to run around the city or hang outdoors on the lawn, so we're trading in our stilettos for a more functional set of flats that, we promise, are just as stylish. This lineup still delivers on the season's biggest trends — think metallics, perfect Summer stripes, brights, and pops of print — and lends polish and a little personality to everything from pencil skirts and button-downs to your sweet date-night dress. We've done the work for you — just click through to shop the flat-out most stylish ways to go without heels this Summer.

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Wedding

30 Guest Dresses Fit For Every Wedding — and Every Budget

It's officially wedding season, and if the slew of invites filling your mailbox (or inbox) have you thinking "What am I going to wear?"

It's officially wedding season, and if the slew of invites filling your mailbox (or inbox) have you thinking "What am I going to wear?" we've got you covered. Finding the perfect dress — one that simultaneously fits the dress code and will make you stand out (in a good way, of course) — can be difficult, so we culled the top 30 gorgeous dresses for you to shop. Just keep in mind: never, ever wear white and never go too short, or too tight for that matter. If it sounds complicated, we're making it easy — from sophisticated lace sheaths to black-tie-appropriate gowns, we found the perfect dress options for every kind of budget. After all, you never want to be that girl at the wedding. Click through to see and shop our editors' picks now.