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.
Consider this your color-coded field guide to finding the perfect dress — for your bridesmaids, that is. Whether you've nailed down your color scheme for the big day or you're seeking a little dressing inspiration, we've done the legwork to make finding the perfect shade, cut, and price point for your bridal party a little easier. From soft shades of nude and blush to metallic silver and gray, we've handpicked the standouts from our favorite bridesmaid collections — like Monique Lhuillier and J.Crew — and some right off the racks of our favorite contemporary labels like Tibi and Rebecca Taylor in every hue. Get ready to shop, ROYGBIV style, right here.
Back by popular demand (and thanks to the Spring '13 runways), we're getting another dose of pretty peplum. It's not just the ladylike feel or ultraflattering, waist-cinching silhouette we love — Spring-perfect finishes like lace, graphic print, florals, and fresh stripes make this set way more appealing than your average tees. The fact that they can transition seamlessly from day to night or work to happy hour is just a bonus — in fact, we can hardly think of an occasion that you couldn't wear one of these pieces with the right accoutrements. We've handpicked 18 of our favorites; all you have to do is click through to shop yours.
Love adding celebrity-approved staples to your closet? Then you're in luck, because we've tracked down plenty of must-have items to shop right now (and we're going to keep adding new pieces as they come!). Our latest finds include Kerry Washington's red leather Miss Wu dress and white Jason Wu bag, Kate Hannah Simone's blue printed Tory Burch dress, Hudson's 291 love sweater, Olivia Wilde's Paige Premiun Denim bicycle-print jeans, Julianne Hough's floral Madewell jeans, Jessica Alba's floral Tory Burch caftan, and Diane Kruger's colorblocked Rachel Zoe flats. Get a closer look at all of the standout celebrity style, then shop their exact must-have pieces inside.
Emmy Rossum is having a pretty stylish run this week. First she gave us an adorable Rebecca Taylor look while singing the national anthem in New York. Then she went ultra ladylike in a fit-and-flare dress by Temperley London for a Broadway premiere. And just last night, she channeled her inner flapper girl in a fringed, metallic Naeem Khan dress at an NYC charity event. Click on to see all her stylish looks right here! On Allison McNamara: Club Monaco top, Helmut Lang shorts.
Fashion reporter Allison McNamara went backstage at the Rebecca Taylor Fall '13 show to talk with the designer, and this is what Taylor had to say. From revealing her favorite fashionable decade to explaining how architect Frank Lloyd Wright inspired her Fall collection to dishing on the girl she's designing for (hint: she's definitely the kind of girl who channels a '70s CBGBs rock vibe), we've got the inside scoop from Rebecca Taylor. Watch it now.
We look to Rebecca Taylor season after season to stock our closets with effortless cool-girl wares. For Fall '13, that means we'll be shopping the label's moto jackets and perfect day-to-night dresses, finished with slick leather details — all of which point to the designer's sharper, city-sleek collection. This season, Taylor's girl is growing up, edging toward a more downtown sensibility, and serving up that signature sweetness with a tougher counter. Watch the video for a complete look at Rebecca Taylor's Fall '13 lineup.
Taking androgyny out for a spin, the beauty backstage at Rebecca Taylor was all about the rockabilly chicks. Tough but soft, the hair and makeup was all about strength: strong brows, strong hair, and even strong nail polish. A modern '50s pompadour by Kevin Ryan for TRESemmé was the focal point of this masculine look.
The look: Structured hair, sculpted makeup, and dark, matte nails
The inspiration: Rockabilly chicks of the '50s
Key tips: Use a mini flat iron to achieve the square-shaped hairline
With the city girl in mind, Rebecca Taylor turned the cool factor way up for her Fall '13 collection. Sharp silhouettes, zipper details, luxe shearling, and leather embellishments set the scene for her downtown story, showing us that everyday wares can make a strong impact — when done right. In that vein, Taylor paired embellished sweatshirts with pencil skirts, sweet cropped knits with zippered trousers, and leather vests with ladylike tops. Every look hit that magical sweet spot, striking the perfect balance between effortless and chic. More details below, then click on to see Rebecca Taylor's complete Fall '13 vision.
Rebecca Taylor was inspired by the Hawaiian Islands for her ultrafeminine Spring '13 collection. The designer told us all about her thought process this season, including how she opted for a "more cleaned-up, more polished, more modern" look over her signature bohemian aesthetic, and how she loves making women feel feminine in her clothes. Rebecca also revealed what she'd be doing if she wasn't a fashion designer — and you won't believe her answer! It's all in today's Fab Flash. Hair by Justin Woods from Kérastase and Makeup by Angelica Perri
