Three Dresses

Photo August Vogue
Photo August Vogue

It’s always a smart strategy to have a current go-to dress in your seasonal arsenal. Something that captures the spirit of the moment but is not so out there that you’ll have to retire it after one season. A good dress can take you to work, to dinner and to parties depending on how you accessorize. Dresses have saved me from outfit angst on more than a few occasions. Here are three options: splurge, invest, and grab.

SPLURGE

Photo August Bazaar
Photo August Bazaar
Photo vogue.com
Bottega Veneta photo vogue.com

I have loved this Bottega Veneta dress since it hit the runway back in February. Vogue and Bazaar must like it as well; both featured it in their August issues. It’s of the moment with pleats and pointelle and the bra worn on top gives it edge. Available at saksfifthavenue.com

INVEST

Martin Grant photo vogue.com
Martin Grant photo vogue.com

 

modaoperandi.com
modaoperandi.com

This is a LBD you will never tire of or retire, a great investment piece.  Depending on your accessories it can go to work or full out evening.

GRAB

Vanesa Seward
Vanessa Seward

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I’ve been looking for this dress for a season or two now.  A soft dress with a 70’s vibe feels right and this strikes the perfect balance.  It would look great with a knee high boot from yesterday’s post or a strappy platform.  If you really want to go for it add a printed head scarf.  You can have a lot of fun with this dress.