Slimming Dresses - Part I

aka How to dress to look thinner - in a peplum dress

Peplum (or overskirt) dresses are one of the most fashionable categories of clothes that make you look thinner!

First things first: a peplum is included in closely fitted clothing to accentuate a narrow waist. Don't have a narrow waist? No problem! You can also use the peplum to disguise your belly!

So, once a decorative feature, nowadays the peplum is also a functional one. Besides the casual elegance it radiates, it also hides the unwanted fat around the waist and it gives the illusion of a much slimmer body.

FASHION TIP: Best associated with knee-length pencil dresses!

Our selection of dresses ranging from only $9.99 to $30.86

 
The large size of this dress costs only $9.99 and has FREE shipping guaranteed.


Embroidered lace high neck with hollow-out and ties back – only $16.99 and FREE shipping
   
A flirty peplum starts below the cute little belt.
Found at $17.94 and FREE shipping on orders over $35

 
This sweetheart neckline peplum mini dress costs $21.99 and it is simply perfect for a cocktail party.

   
I see you’ve met the queen of peplum dresses at $30.86 & FREE shipping :)

Now you might say: "OK, they look great, but that's because the models are thin".
Well, here are some plus size models wearing peplum dresses (clicking the images brings to you to the detailed product page):

 


Gotta love this one...

10 dresses in black & white you're gonna love

Black and white has always been a very classy color combination, much like navy & white...

Here are the top 10 dresses to die for in 2014:

1. Sleeveless Printed Fit and Flare Dress

Found at $138 & FREE shipping
100% cotton with graphic geometric pattern and great spectator look.

2. Color Block Contour Dress - optical illusion slimming effect

Found at $118 & FREE shipping
93% Polyester, 7% Spandex, fully lined in tricot with long back zipper.

3. 3/4 length sleeve striped dress

Only $29.5 & FREE shipping!
Cute fall dress with contrast stripe skirt and high waist.

4. Elegant Full Length Stretchy V-neck Evening Gown

List price: $99.99 - Found at $39.99 & FREE shipping & FREE returns
Crystal cotton, high stretch with a sexy V-neck

5. Embroidered Lace Bodycon Dress with Scoop Neck
 
Found at $29.99 & FREE shipping on orders over $35
Polyester dress with full zipper in the back

6. Stylish Black And White One Shoulder Sleeveless Evening Gown
 
Qmilch and linen fabric at $35.99 + $4.99 shipping (original price: $79.98)
Qmilch is a silky fabric woven from the protein fibers in milk.

7. Fit Black White Polka Dot Pattern Print Pleated Dress With Sash

Simply adorable!!
Found at $24.99 & FREE shipping

8. Short Sleeve Midi Party Dress

Casual cotton blend dress, also suitable for parties
Found at $14.99 & FREE shipping

9. 50's White & Black Floral Dress

Perfect for parties, proms and special occasions
Found at $46.99 & FREE shipping

10. Colorblock Curve Sleeveless Midi Bodycon Dress
 
Found at $24.99 & FREE shipping

Recommended accessories: black OR white plain bags and shoes.
Be very careful when choosing black AND white accessories for black and white dresses: if the dress has a certain print, the bags must be plain.

Dressing for success

Houzz has always been an inspiration when it comes to designing house interiors and all women I know fall for dressing rooms. This is what this post is really about.

First, let's cry at what an expensive dressing looks like (notice that the furniture is always white?):

1. Traditional Closet by Seattle Architects & Building Designers Stuart Silk Architects | Limited PS

2. Traditional Closet by Los Angeles Closet & Home Storage Designers Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design

3. Contemporary Closet by Portland Interior Designers & Decorators CLOSET THEORY by Janie Lowrie

4. Traditional Closet by Washington Interior Designers & Decorators Sroka Design, Inc.

5. Mediterranean Closet by Sugar Land Architects & Building Designers Patrick Berrios Designs

Now, let's see something more down to earth (more affordable, smaller, simpler, and with furniture in wood color):

1. Traditional Closet by Watkinsville Cabinets & Cabinetry Webber Coleman Woodworks

2. Contemporary Closet by Toronto Interior Designers & Decorators Croma Design Inc

3. Traditional Closet by Scottsdale Cabinets & Cabinetry Arizona Garage & Closet Design

And now.... let's give it all to the wonderful black:

Contemporary Closet by Langley Interior Designers & Decorators McBurney Junction

5 lace black dresses for all budgets

Not only black is a mark of elegance and versatility, but the lace itself states high-end fashion.
Only "high-end" can also be quite affordable... did you know?
So, why don't you refine your wardrobe with a lace black dress right now? You'll be really thankful later.

Top 5 picks:

1. Lace dress featuring scoop neckline, sheer half sleeves, and skinny belt


Only $35 & FREE shipping - that's quite a catch!

2. Elegant 3/4 Sleeve Lace Women's Long Black Evening Dress

 

Absolutely fabulous, evening after evening, no matter the season.
Found at $69.99 - FREE shipping & FREE returns.

3. Vintage Black Long Lace Sleeves Ruffles Chiffon Cocktail Dress



Elegant chiffon cocktail dress with long lace sleeve -> Sexy, yet modest!
Original price: $99.99 - Found at $29.99 & FREE shipping on orders over $35.

4. Sleeveless Lace Fit and Flare Dress

Drop dead gorgeous comes at a price... but it's worth it once you see the looks it gets! The cut simply compliments all figures...
Found at $160.99 & FREE shipping & FREE returns

5. 3/4 Sleeve Side Lace Neck Cutout Dress


The side lace creates a slimming optical illusion (front & back)!
Price: $138 & FREE shipping & FREE returns

BONUS: Must-have accessories for lace black dresses
1. Elegant black shoes (eg. peep-toe pumps):



2. Elegant black purse (eg. vintage evening clutch):


AVOID lace gloves of all sorts! The combination is tacky and it's very hard to find a lace that matches...