While ribbed ruffles accentuate the neckline, you’ll feel soft and feminine with a touch of flair when you wear this sensuous mandarin 100% cashmere dress by Catherine Malandrino.





Dry clean only. Sizes available: petite, small, medium, and large.

For more details:

• Flattering details
• Color
• Outfit possibilities

Flattering Details

Sleeves

A cross between cap sleeves and sleeveless, the sleeves of this dress flatter any woman – whether your arms are toned or not, this dress is for you.

Traditional cap sleeves tend to cut off the arm at the least flattering part, making it appear even fuller. This dress avoids that problem with its hybrid sleeves that flutter on top of your arms instead of constricting them.

Neckline

This dress features a surplice neckline, which lengthens and slims the figure.

Ruffles

Ruffles – no, not the potato chips – stormed the New York Fashion Week Spring 2009 runways.

Why we love ruffles?

• Adds visual volume where you need it – not busty? The ruffles on this dress solve that problem.
• Creates a sense of movement. Even as you stand still, it looks as if you’re gracefully dancing.

Plus, they dress up any piece of clothing in a simple, chic way.

Color

Mandarin orange is a must-have for a chic look in spring and summer 2009.

How can you pull off mandarin orange without looking like, well, a fruit? Unless you’re going for a jack-o-lantern look, avoid black accessories. Instead, consider adding more color by utilizing navy or turquoise blue to create contrasts.

Outfit Possibilities

For day or night, you can look marvelous by just adding a few accessories for a complete look.

For Day:

Shoes:

Step out in bejeweled flats, like these Navy Suede Rhinestone flats by Giuseppe Zanotti:

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Dance the day away in a pair of ballet flats, like this blue pair of sequined flats by Giuseppe Zanotti:

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Watch this video featuring the sequined flats:

Jewelry:

Add a touch of bold to your ensemble with an oversized ring, like this 50 Carat Blue Topaz ring by Caesar’s Designs:

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Slip on some fun, pink bracelets and welcome spring – try the Pink Charm School Vintage Jelly Bracelets by Jules Smith:

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Bag:

Carry a fringe bag – fringe is in for spring 2009 – for bohemian flair, try Belize in Blue Tie Dye by Susan Farber:

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For Night:

Shoes:

Step out in these charming retro, ocean blue stilettos also by Giuseppi Zanotti:

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Show off your toes with peep toe pumps, like these in Tansy Navy Leather by L.A.M.B.:

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Jewelry:

Clip on these turquoise earrings by Erickson Beamon:

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Wear a simple bracelet like this blue topaz cuff bracelet by Caesar’s Designs:

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Slide on a ring with hints of blue – this Jumbo 3 Stone Ring by Caesar’s Designs ties the blue together without overdoing it.

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Bag:

Clutch onto a hot pink or blue bag with silver hardware, like this Blue Fane Pleated Ayers Snake bag by Kotur:

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Now you’re all set for a hot date or an evening with the girls!

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