Vera Wang

The line between dressing for the office and dressing for the opera gets obscured by rich damasks, fur trimmings, and gobs of costume jewelry in Vera Wang's Pre-Fall 2013 collection.

The offering is heavy on the kind of sparkle generally associated with dressing for a special occasion, but applied to clothing that would otherwise look like daywear. A shift dress cut from a shiny orange and gray jacquard looked utterly luxurious paired with leather elbow-length gloves, but the suit trimmed with silk ruffles at the shoulders turns up the glamour in a different and unexpected way.

Photos courtesy of Vera Wang.

Engaged or single, you'll love Vera Wang's latest Spring '13 wedding collection for David's Bridal. The White by Vera Wang collection, priced from $600 to $1,700 for a wedding gown and $158 to $198 for a bridesmaid dress, features gorgeous, signature Vera Wang details — at an affordable price. For the bride, Vera created ethereal tulle and organza gowns in classic ivory and white hues, and for the nontraditional beauty, a stunning light peach ombré confection. Meanwhile, bridesmaid gowns featured dresses swathed in a rainbow of pretty hues. The White by Vera Wang collection will be available to shop in stores and online at the end of this month. See the lookbook now and tell us which look is your favorite.

The latest Fall 2013 bridal collections are here and you don't have to be engaged to swoon over the gorgeous wedding gowns from the likes of Marchesa, Vera Wang, and Douglas Hannant. Top trends highlight mermaid silhouettes, intricate beading detail — like this breathtaking '50s-inspired beaded and tulle dress from Marchesa — and a heavy presence of lace embroidery. See our roundup of the most dreamy wedding dresses from the Fall '13 collections so far, and tell us which one you're swooning over in the comments section below.

After last season's abstract exploration in opposites, it's nice to see Vera Wang delve into something softer for Spring 2013. The designer looked to the "romantic beauty and sensuality of India," and thus the pieces on offer here were tinged with a far-flung sense of Eastern exoticism. But don't go thinking that means saris and sarongs. Nope, that's far too literal an interpretation for a designer as elegant as Wang. Instead, these were clothes that, with their feminine plays on proportions, rich jewel tones, and dazzling textural embellishment, were steeped in modern wearability. And they were all the more captivating for it.

Vera Wang was on top of her game for Spring '13, showing a truly magical, India-inspired collection filled with beautiful colors and refreshing silhouettes. Her story started out with a crisp helping of white skirts, either pleated or tulip-shaped, paired with embroidered tops. Then came the drama: complex lace jacquard trousers, chantilly lace shifts, silk faille dresses, and even slim-fitting bermuda shorts were swathed in rich hues of deep ocean blue, purple, and forest green. All of which showed off Vera's eye for intricate details like jeweled epaulettes and necklines adding just the right amount of sparkle and shine. The show ended with a red-carpet-worthy gilded v-neck embroidered gown — which lucky celebrity will get to wear this one? Bravo, Vera.

• Trends: Bermuda shorts, embellishment, lace, sheer detailing, jacquard, tulip skirts.
• Colors: White, blue, navy, purple, forest green, chartreuse, gold.
• Key Piece: There were actually two: the purple silk faille off-shoulder dress and the forest-green lace sheath.
• Accessories: Tall, nude-colored, ankle-wrap platform sandals.
• Who Should Wear It: Those lace sheaths have Kate Bosworth's name written all over them; Nina Dobrev would also stun in the purple off-shoulder dress.

Don't underestimate what you might find rifling through the racks at Kohl's — with designer collections like Vera Wang's Simply Vera line, the mass retailer may just be the perfect place you haven't yet thought of for picking up a few cool pieces to round out your Fall wardrobe. We just got a peek at the Simply Vera lineup for the upcoming Autumn and once again, Wang distinguishes her label with contemporary, polished essentials that maintain a touch of the designer's feminine whimsy. We're treated to pretty chiffon dresses (for under $70), and a crop of pumps, cutout heels, and ankle boots that come in under $100 — in fact, there's nothing in this lineup over $150. Read on for our favorites, then click through to take it all in.

• We'll take this leather-like poncho to style up the chicest rainy-day gear come Fall.
• We love the versatility of these essential Fall ankle boots. Slip them on with tights, leather leggings, a sweet dress . . . the options are endless.
• This chiffon slip dress is equal parts feminine and totally modern. We'd wear it bare-legged with stilettos for a cocktail party and layered up with tights and a chunky cardigan to take it to the office.

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