As the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale is drawing to a close, there are still many beautiful LBDs available online and at the store.  And the timing is perfect as the holiday party invitations are just beginning to arrive! 

I love the construction of this Tadashi Shoji Seam Detailed Sheath Dress.  It is very flattering to the over 35 figure for several reasons:

• Horizontal seams accent a sleekly fitted sheath shaped with a wide V-neck and cap sleeves.  The eye is drawn up and down instead of attention hitting the sensitive areas!  Cap sleeves are great for deaccentuating the bust and horizontal seams take the eye off of the midsection.  Don’t be misled into believing that hiding under an oversized dress is slimming when the opposite is actually the case!
• Back zip with hook-and-eye closure does not put zippers or buttons in a place where it will distract or draw attention.  And yet, it is reasonable to tailor if a nip or tuck is needed. 
• Approx. length from shoulder to hem: 41 3/4” makes for an elegant length with high heels.  If you are thinking of a lower heel, be sure to take this dress up to just at the knee. 
• Lined, with underwire support.  Wardrobe malfunctions are practically impossible.   

Enjoy the holidays in your favorite new LBD from Tadashi Shoji at Nordstrom.com!

Not sure what the perfect LBD for you is?  Click here to visit the Nordstrom video library on fit. 

I love Ponte Knit LBDs.  Ponte knit is very comfortable, easy to dress up or down, and travels like a dream!  The one downfall of Ponte Knit is if the cut is wrong for the body, it can quickly take on the look of man’s sweatshirt!  This LBD from Calvin Klein meets all my criteria.  The well tailored cap sleeve is a great detraction from a large bust.  The angled pleats are as attractive as they are flattering.  The strategically placed skinny belt will be a friend to most body types.  The back is finished off with a zipper and slit.  The length is just right for most any setting.  And thanks to the Nordstrom Half Yearly sale, this LBD will fit smartly into many budgets! 

But waste not a minute.  This perfect LBD is priced to sell and when its gone, its gone.  So, click here quickly to shop.

I chose this dress for this week because I love the fit of the dress, the style for most any body type, the ease of maintenance and the affordable price.  This is a great piece to have in your closet for those days when you just can’t think of what to wear.  Or those days that go from day into evening, especially when travel is involved. 

A classic style perfect for the office or a night out. Pair it with a jacket, cardigan or shrug to take it through the seasons. Front V neckline; back scoop neckline. Seaming detail. Back zip closure. Double layered above empire waist. In smooth, durable ponte knit. Hits just above knee. Polyester/rayon/spandex. Machine wash. Imported.

And while you are at the New York and Company website, be sure to take advantage of their great savings to get the staples you need for Fall and maybe just a treasure or two.  But hurry because these sale prices will not last!

Fall is a great time of year for social events!  On Saturday night, we are attending a Fall gala benefit for Innvision at Club Motor Sport:  From Innvision With Love.  It will be lots of fun to get all dressed up for each other and transport ourselves into the world of James Bond:  high roller casinos, beautiful cars and beautiful people impeccably dressed!  And of course…the food…

So what to wear to your gala event? 

If you are wearing a favorite from your closet, shift the look from “back of closet” to “notched up vintage”.:

• Be sure that it is expertly tailored
• Match with a piece of chunky jewelry and high quality boots, sandals or stilettos

If you are looking for a new favorite, be smart about your purchase

• Look for pieces that can be be worn many different ways with things that are already in your closet
• Day to evening is the best bet for getting the most out of your investment
• Pieces that look great through the seasons with a change of jacket or shoes is always good for an investment
• Pieces that are well made look the best;  are less expensive to alter; and hold up to many wearings and cleanings.  
• The perfect LBD, smart prints like florals and nauticals can be worn many seasons

Nordstrom online is always a great place to shop for dresses!  Any questions?  Just Ask LBD. 

eDressMe just announced a fabulous sitewide 15% off sale, so of course, that is where the LBD of the week is coming from.  I love this LBD by Jax because it is flattering, versatile and I LOVE the back! 

Glamour and feminine is back and this dress, with its great style and wonderful collar just oozes of both!  The short dresses are cute but they don’t really work for most women over 35.  But that does not mean we want to look like an old lady either!  This dress is a perfect sophisticated LBD! 

Cap sleeves are the great way to show “just enough” arm.  The cute thin belt cuts in just the right place to make the perfect accent and the rounded classic collar is beautiful now and years from now.  Wear it to work with a jacket.  Lose the jacket and add some bling for cocktails and dinner well into the evening. 

Click here to shop this perfect LBD from Jax at eDressMe.

Click here to take advantage of the eDressMe sitewide Dress Sale!!!