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Billowy dresses signal a shift to comfort-wear

One of the more exciting trends in Spring 2010 fashion (at least in our opinion), is the resurgence of the draped dress. Antithesis of the minidress, draped dresses and gowns project an aura of sophistication, luxury, and most importantly, comfort.

Fashion is oftentimes associated with uncomfortable clothing – we love any look that challenges the convention. Draped dresses are calm, cool, and breezy – and will find themselves in our closet this Spring.

The Minidress, as modeled by the red carpet crowd

This spring, we’re expecting the minidress to become a more prominent street look. The short/tight dress has been a favorite of designer RTW collections since Fall 2008, and subsequently, these designer dresses have appeared on the red carpet – but the general public hasn’t adopted the look. Expect that to change. As the country pulls out of the Great Recession (or as long as it continues to feel that way), party dresses will grow in popularity (and will no longer be a sin of conspicuous consumption).

Yves Saint Laurent -- Jean Paul Gautlier -- Alexander Wang

Lingerie-inspired fashion is one of the hottest trends to hit the Spring 2010 runways. The looks, ranging from totally sheer tops to the solid white bra-top (see above), are daring…you’ll need some guts to pull them off. Our favorite bra-top look is the Yves Saint Laurent ensemble on the left. We can totally see this in a resort collection, and it seems doable on a vacation (or tropical locale).