REBECCA TAYLOR (New York) Gathered Silk Dress

Featuring a keyhole neckline and a peek-a-boo split back, Rebecca Taylor’s front-gather dress is tailored in a relaxed yet feminine silhouette that will flatter every figure. This soft, fluid design will work equally well with flat and heeled sandals.

(RRP US$295)

ALEXANDER WANG (New York) Gathered Dress with Cutout

Alexander Wang gives the classic LBD a typically fashion-forward twist with artful gathers and a titillating cutout detail at the waist.

Team this beautifully draped style with and a glossy clutch for an elegant cocktail/dinner date look with added attitude.

Give it a glamorous finish with either pointy red pumps, or sky-high metallic heels.

(RRP US$745)

CATHERINE MALANDRINO Ruching Dress

All this year, we've been seeing the ruched trend everywhere: on clothing, bags, shoes… even hijabs!
A labour-intensive sewing technique, ruching means slight folds of gathered fabric. Aside from adding a divalicious flair, strategic ruching creates a faux flat surface & thus serves an awesome purpose -- that of camouflaging any unevenness in your figure. At the same time, ruching helps to mimic a cinching effect; the smallest waist looks tinier, the bigger ones look slimmer. Case in point: this Catherine Malandrino dress with expertly-placed ruching avoids the clingy factor & lets you wear a figure-hugging design confidently while masking any problem areas. It’s perfect -- eat all you want on a date!
Choose use-all-the-time classic black, or make a statement with bright fuchsia (a.k.a. the hottest shade on the party circuit this year!).

ALICE + OLIVIA Shift Dress with Front Gathers

We've had the Little Black Dress & the Little White Dress & even the Little Grey Dress, now it looks like you'll need a Little Red Dress too to be on trend :-)
On the red carpets stars have been stepping out in tomato hues, ensuring all eyes are on them.
Red looks good against pale or tanned skin & brunette or blonde hair, so everyone is a winner! (Well apart from redheads maybe, hehe?)
This red dress with front gathers by Alice + Olivia oozes plenty of glamour & sex appeal, so you probably don't need to add much accessories. Killer heels & a couple of simple gold bangles would work well. If you're feeling particularly brave, a slick of matching red lippy would complete the sexy kitten look!