Dolman Sleeve Dresses Keep You Cool For Summer!
by Alex Gambardella
Jul 19, 2010 3:48 PM PDT
When the weather's unbearably hot, you're more likely to want to wear the least amount of clothing possible -- tank, spaghetti-strap, one-sleeved, or full-on strapless -- but hear me out! While dolman sleeves do require that extra bit of fabric, despite their intended volume, they're still breezy and cool for the stagnant summer weather when you want to branch out from something sleeveless (or the occasional calls for something a bit more modest) but still want the same breathability. Despite their specific style, dolman sleeve dresses are totally versatile to boot! For example, go casual-cool with a cut-out t-shirt dress like this Splendid jersey dress or this tie-dye Gypsy 05 version, as worn by Nicky Hilton, or for a dressier night-out look, this sheer sequined dress from Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent is short but chic! Check out the slideshow for my 10 favorite dolman styles!
New York Fashion Week F/W 2010: ADAM
by Anna Yu
Feb 16, 2010 4:30 PM PST
Designer Adam Lippes' Fall 2010 collection was inspired by a painting by Isca Greenfield-Sanders that featured a parachute floating downward into a darkness. This inspiration catapulted a collection that played with color and texture. A recurring theme I saw was the mix of long airy chiffon skirts with knit sweaters. Metallic accents are becoming a common sight for next fall, as suggested by metallic embroidery across a fitted bustier dress or as a shoulder accent. One of my favorite pieces of outerwear I've seen so far at the tents was an olive grey anorak with coyote fur lining. Since this Fashion Week has been the coldest I've experienced in New York, I expect many chic women will gravitate towards that jacket or many of his other fur lined outerwear. All the models sported fishtail braids with a slight poof on top of their crown that almost mimics a mohawk. The makeup reflected the earthtones of the collection with sweeps of brown eyeshadow over the eyelids.
Trends: Shearling, knits, leather
Celebs: Tinsley Mortimer, Erin Lucas
Photo Credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
