Stripes can definitely add visual drama to an outfit, but regular stripes have become blasé. The latest fashion trends explore multicolored stripes of various widths, many with undefined edges. Designs like this Exclusive Print Tunic offer chic style for summer.

With watercolor inspirations, these stripes are edgy with a sophisticated twist. As the colors …

Some people fear wearing a two-piece swimsuit. With so many fabulous styles out there, however, it’s time to put those fears aside and be bold this summer. Italian inspired outfits, like this two-piece Hermes Printed Underwire Halter Tankini, provide slimming design with alluring style.

Body shaping features blend beautifully with high-end design. Halter tie …

Many of us don’t think about buying a swimsuit until practically the day that we need it. Usually in those scenarios we are left scouring the local stores in hopes of finding something pretty, but then we get stuck with an outfit that’s ugly but functional. Avoid that entire mess by finding your …

While I love the look of sundresses with spaghetti straps, the practicality of wearing a bra always comes to my mind. True, I could go with a strapless bra, but those are rarely comfortable. As a compromise between design and function, outfits like this Printed Empire Maxi Dress with wider straps are certainly …

For events held outdoors in the blazing summer sun, many of us want to wear apparel that keeps us cool and comfortable. Light colors and thin fabrics work well, but sometimes this combination can venture on the boring side. With the right amount of glitz and texture, like on this Embellished Sundress, blasé …

Taking a turn from the traditional sundress, this strapless Beverly Tube Dress flaunts your neck and shoulders. For a sultry addition to your summer wardrobe, this colorful garment is a fantastic find at only $48.

Bright colors pulsate in two unique color patterns. Rain Forest focuses on electric turquoise blue with lavender and yellow …

It’s that time of year again when almost every weekend is some sort of celebration. Be it a wedding, graduation party, or barbecue, it’s all about having fun outdoors. For a mix of dressy yet comfortable, cotton sundresses, like this Sleeveless Dress by Only Necessities®, are a must-have for summer.

Colorful options offer …

Even on a tight budget, there are a few garments worth the high price tag. A swanky cocktail dress, for example, is essential in any party girl’s wardrobe. Outfits like this dress from Sydney’s Closet, named ‘Good Times Roll,’ show off sophisticated style that should stay trendy for several seasons.

When choosing a …

Summertime clothes are all about bright colors and laid-back design. This Green Machine Halter Top certainly catches the eye with vibrant bursts of colors in multiple patterns.

Halter tops offer casual style along with some amazing sex appeal. A plunging V-neckline sensually highlights the bust. Pretty bead accents add glitzy decoration. Spaghetti straps are …

Fans of all things retro certainly have a lot to look forward to this season. Boho-chic style has become a major trend, and many of these designs focus on updating vintage looks from the 1960s and 70s. Garments like this Peasant Maxi Dress, for instance, are brightening up parties everywhere as a vibrant …

Are you looking for a fun strapless dress for your summer excursions? This Tube Smock Dress from SWAK Designs offers trendy style with a laid-back look.

Smocked bodices have become increasingly more popular this season. For a strapless outfit, not only does the smocking keep the garment in place, but it offers some stretch …

Many of us are making plans to go on vacation, and what better way to start packing for your trip than by buying some seductive and gorgeous new clothing? Flirtatious outfits, like this Navy Floral-Print Tube Top, are fantastic for casual walks down the beach or living it up at the clubs.

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Wearing tank tops to survive the intense summer heat can be a lifesaver, but I don’t want a boring one-colored top. This Purple Aqua Ikat Zipper Tank offers an elaborate color scheme along with a dash of metallic sheen.

If you’re not familiar with Ikat, all it means is that the fibers used …

Sometimes we all just want a cutesy top, but it’s got to be stylish for summer. Boho chic outfits offer charming ruffles and intricate patterns for those super-girly outings. This Jewel of India Top, for example, showcases trendy style and exciting colors for the season.

Intricate details make this garment fun and flirty. The …

Beating the summer heat requires light weight fabrics and breezy clothing designs. It’s not always easy to find office attire that fits these summer ready categories, but outfits like this Artful Flair Pleated Blouse are a good way to start.

Crafted to keep you cool, this top showcases professional flair. Textured pleating, similar to …

Looking edgy and hard-core works great for clubbing, but occasionally we all want something a little softer. This Floral Toile Smocked Babydoll Top, for instance, has cutesy charm with a dash of sassy flare.

Dainty details make this outfit fun and inviting. Tied bow straps look adorable, but are a tad flirtatious. A smocked …

Actively participating in plenty of water activities beats the summer heat, but that means wearing a swimsuit. Although women’s swimsuits tend to be expensive, the amount of use you get out of one garment is worth the cost. If you’re going to pay a larger price tag anyway, you might as well choose …

Many of my friends tell me that they love the flow and feel of a sundress, but they’re not comfortable with those revealing little spaghetti straps. If you want something with that relaxed sundress vibe but without showing off as much skin, try an outfit like this A-Line Fit & Flare Dress.

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One of the latest trends for summer is brightly colored rompers. These one piece items have a retro vibe sure to add trendy chic style to any wardrobe. Outfits like this Floral Romper show off some of your best assets.

A blast from the past floral design pulsates with vibrant color. Lilies and carnations …

Several of my friends tell me how much they love the simple style of their office skirts, but that those types of skirts are totally blahs-ville for casual outings. If you want something with the simplicity of an office-friendly skirt along with interesting color and texture, this Tie-Dye Pull-On Skirt might be just …

Pretty soon every weekend will be taken up by some sort of formal or semi-formal event. You can’t wear the same dress every weekend, so stocking up on beautiful outfits, like this Pleated Floral Dress, is the best way to be uniquely stylish all season.

Comfortable features meet with chic design elements. Gentle pleating …

Fabric with texture creates visual drama and attracts immediate attention. Combining brilliant colors and crinkled textiles produce provocative ensembles, like this Crinkled Red Sundress.

Passionate shades of red add excitement to this garment. A batiked design of red, fuchsia, and black provide a unique background for the floral and paisley shaped accents. Touches of …

When I’m looking for a new sundress, I want something a little out of the ordinary. Nothing too eccentric, mind you, but an outfit that’s fun and different. As a garment that stands out from the rest, this Flounced Sundress is packed with playful charm.

What exactly does flounced mean? By definition, it’s a …

Just because you need to dress formally for an event doesn’t mean you can’t wear a sundress. The right combination of fabrics, patterns, and style can transform any casual outfit into a charming gown, like this Allover Embroidered Maxi Dress.

Elegant design features are an essential part of this garment. A surplice V-neckline bodice …

Blending animal prints can create a terrific ensemble, especially if you alter the color scheme for something new and exciting. This Blue Sky Maxi Dress pieces together several animal prints to create an exquisite sundress for the summer season.

Most likely influenced by abstract art piecework, this outfit has an abundance of different …

Have you been trying to find a way to draw attention to your lower half? Distinctive patterns instantly catch the eye. Pants like these Seersucker Plaids will not only create visual interest, but they’re amazingly comfortable and fashionable for summer.

Buyers definitely have an array of colors schemes to choose from. No two plaids …

As the weather gets warmer, skirts and dresses are on sale everywhere, but many of us are looking for something different from the outfits we already own. Instead of going with the border print design that’s so popular right now, perhaps it’s time to go with the opposite. This Satin Floral Skirt …

Boho chic with kaleidoscope inspired design creates one remarkable gown. This Veronica Maxi Dress is packed with seductive style, but it’s still laid-back enough for casual outings.

I am a major fan of the silhouette created by this dress. An empire waistband allows the surplice V-neckline bodice to contour exceptionally well around the bust. …

Halter tops are super sexy and amazingly comfortable during summer. Combining the decadent style of a maxi length dress with the seductiveness of a halter top creates an eye-catching ensemble. This Printed Maxi Dress offers the kind of flirtatious charm every woman wants.

An airbrushed pattern produces quite a unique print on …

Boho style is all the rage this season. Unique design combined with comfortable lightweight fabrics make this trend so charming. Outfits like this Print Smocked Tunic are boho chic and full of vibrant colors.

So many brilliant colors adds fun flavor to this outfit. Buyers have three color combinations to choose from. If you …

It’s easy to find clothes for the office these days, but finding sexy-swanky garments for the rest of your life seems to take hours of committed shopping. Personally, I have enough stress in my life, so shopping needs to be more manageable. In an attempt to lower my stress levels, I prefer going …

While short dresses are fun and flirtatious, long dresses have an elegant charm that should never be overlooked. Packed with eye-catching stylistic features, this Gathered Front Knit Dress is a comfortable garment that works for casual and semi formal occasions. As an added bonus, it’s offered in an array of colors and patterns …

Are you looking for an updated retro design? This Jocelyn Print Dress has that 1960s secretary flare with a modern color design. Either in the office, out with friends, or at other social events, you are bound to turn heads in this deliciously playful dress.

Two color choices provide options to fit buyers with …

There’s something exotic and provocative about peacock feathers. Updating the design of these feathers by varying up the coloration can produce an eye-catching design, like on this Cynthia Twist Dress.

Making an item that’s already brilliant into something even more extraordinary is difficult, but certainly worth it when it comes to the design on …

Every summer many of us buy tank tops and camis because they’re super comfy in warm weather. Dressing them up without losing that level of comfort can be difficult. Using the right lightweight fabrics, like this Shakira Sheer Blouse, adds swanky style that’s a pleasure to wear.

Flattering design mixes beautifully with a whimsical …

Many of us enjoy wearing skirts throughout spring and summer, but I’m in the mood for something a little different. Plain colored skirts are essential, but dull. Printed skirts are more interesting, but still not quite right. For something distinctively different, try this Embroidered and Appliquéd Skirt.

Playful floral petals and leaves add intricate …

Soft, gentle ruffles can add elegant charm to almost any outfit. This Printed Ruffle Front Top, from the Lane Bryant Icon Collection, has a burst of vivid color to highlight the rounded edges.

Fantastically flowing fabric instantly catches the eye. With both ruffled and ruched accents, the material drapes flatteringly over the body. Sensual …

One of the things I like best about this brush stroke trend is that every garment looks original. Outfits like this Brushstroke Ruched T-shape Top are like art exhibits that you can wear.

Such an amazing use of color is going to immediately attract attention. Striking tones of red, orange, and yellow jump out …

Although Nancy was a successful plus size model for quite some time, she wanted to give back and improve the industry. True, many plus size retailers were available to customers, mostly through online ordering or catalogs. Nevertheless, Nancy saw a specific issue that bothered her.

At the time, most plus size clothing wasn’t very …

Whitney’s experiences on the show weren’t always fun and games. Many of the other models mocked her for being fat and continuously taunted her with juvenile comments. Whitney’s strength of character kept her strong regardless of the torment. She knew how sexy she was, and it showed true in every picture. In fact …

Recently, Ashley’s Lane Bryant ads have received some controversial news coverage when ABC deemed them too sexy for primetime. While Lane Bryant argued that ABC is uncomfortable showing full figured women, Ashley looked at the bright side of the situation. All of this media attention has brought the issue of full figured women …

Being a gorgeous size 18 model, Megan knows how to show off on camera. Her summer 2004 Figure magazine cover, for instance, was an overnight hit with fans as the cover displayed her wrapped in the strong arms of a tall, dark, and handsome man. A little provocative, this image portrayed the reality that full figured women are stunningly …

Having been a plus size model since the age of 15, Kailee has been seen in several magazines and catalogs, including Glamour magazine, Laura Canada, Night Moves Prom, Mervyn’s, David’s Prom, Old Navy, MXM and Goody’s. She has also made live appearances on several talk shows, including Ellen and The Early Show.

Currently she …

As a California native, Kelsey has certainly been exposed to the Hollywood hype of being super skinny. Refusing to follow in the media’s concept of anorexic beauty, Kelsey has made her way into the modeling scene, and is now one of the most well paid and respected plus size models in the industry.

Her …

In her home country, Fluvia felt ostracized as a plus size woman. She has often commented that clothing stores in Brazil simply refuse to carry anything above a size 12. Larger women have to stuff themselves into garments that are far too small, have clothing specially made, or go shopping abroad.

Fluvia has …

Even though many of us are experiencing rainy April weather, we know that summer sunshine is just around the corner. It’s definitely time to find some fabulous cotton shorts like these Knit Waist Shorts from Catherines®.

Functional style and amazing comfort are essential for shorts this season. In order to provide optimal fit, the …

With summertime just around the corner, strapless dresses are a must have for anyone’s wardrobe. You could choose plain colored garments and dress them up with colorful accessories, but that gets kind of blasé. Instead of choosing the safe road, be adventurous with a loud and brilliant outfit like this Evan Dress from …

Have you been dying to show off those cute new sandals or pumps? It’s easy to show off your new shoes in warmer weather with garments like this Knit Waist Capris Shorts.

Multiple color options in warm earth tones are easy to mix and match with tops and accessories you already own. For those …

Are you looking for something that it is more upscale, like a skirt, but comfortable like a pair of shorts? Blending the best qualities from each would create a pair of skirt shorts, more commonly referred to as a skort. This EasyMoves Microfiber Skort from Junonia is a garment that’s versatile enough for …

Although the summer is still a month and a half off, many of us are thinking about our vacation time. If you plan on going swimming, you’re going to need plenty of bathing suit options, like these Drawstring Swim Shorts.

Either as a cover-up or as part of your actual bathing suit, swim shorts …