It's officially wedding season, and the question on all our minds is what on earth to wear. While it's tempting to throw on the same little sundress for every event, it's so much more fun to mix it up. And thanks to these affordable wedding outfit ideas, you'll never have to wear the same dress twice. Click through for 11 lovely looks for every wedding occasion -- from laidback beach weddings to fancier affairs.
Maxi dresses are the unofficial uniform of summer, and it's easy to see why: You get an entire summer outfit in one piece. If you're wondering how to wear a maxi dress, it's easy: throw one on with platform heels and statement jewelry for date night; tone it down for a laid-back BBQ with cute, comfortable wedges and beachy waves; top it off with a wide-brim hat and flat strappy sandals and make it a swimsuit cover up that can take you straight to cocktails. Here, eight pretty, wear-everywhere sundresses.
A great sports bra is like a great friend: reliable, uplifting and subtly stylish -- even when you're sweating, cursing and wondering when and where you lost your stamina.
Hear that? It's the beach calling. Which means one thing: swimsuit season. But if the thought of wriggling into an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny bikini fills you with dread, take heart -- one-piece swimsuits are totally on trend.
It's official: The days when unbearable, stringier-than-floss thongs were the only sexy kind of undies are gone. What's taken their place? Granny panties. It's true. The undies of today are high-waisted, full-coverage and doused in flowers and lace. Skeptical? Scroll through for our 17 favorite pairs of granny panties, which you don't have to be a lingerie model to pull off. Let's all join hands and thank the undie gods.
There's a reason nautical never goes out of style: The sailor-inspired trend, with its structured jackets, striped tees and navy and white color scheme, is one of summer's most universally flattering looks.
With summer comes the perfect excuse to makeover your shoe collection. Last year, our feet rejoiced when history's comfiest shoe, the Birkenstock, made a major comeback. This summer, designers are taking the flat style and laidback attitude of the Birk and elevating it -- literally.
Summer means sunshine, and sunshine means sunglasses. But this year, you can forget plastic rims -- shades are undergoing an earthy makeover. We're talking wooden sunglasses.
Summer means beachy waves, bright nail polish and this year, gold cuff bracelets. From the couture catwalks of Paris to the red carpets of LA, we're spying edgy metallic baubles on everyone's wrists.
The '70s are back in a big way for spring 2015, and that means lots and lots of suede accessories (sorry, PETA supporters). From the runways to the NYC streets, we're seeing fringe, platforms and now suede -- all proof that the decade of long hair and general grooviness has resurrected in the fashion world.
Capes have long been the standard accessory for superheroes and swashbuckling pirates, and for good reason: They're billowy, dramatic and add a certain flair to save-the-world action sequences. Stylish trendsetters have also realized the appeal of capes in regards to fashion; namely, the fact that a daring cape can turn a gorgeous dress into a statement-making one. (See Gwyneth Paltrow's stunning Tom Ford number at the 2012 Oscars -- it was the dress of a lifetime.)
The runways have spoken: Gingham isn't just for picnics and "The Wizard of Oz" anymore. High-end designers including Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta and Diane Von Furstenberg have reinvented the checkered print, giving it a sophisticated, modern-day twist.
In a perfect world, every outfit would be both figure-flattering and on-trend. But that isn't always easy to accomplish -- until now. Thanks to our favorite new accessories trend, a stunning silhouette with stylish flair is as easy as buckling a belt.
Sometimes a t-shirt is just a t-shirt -- but it doesn't have to be. With the perfect accessories and some styling know-how, even the most humble basics can become a show-stopping ensemble. That's where these statement pieces come in. These 10 spring styles from Walmart bring a little bit of the catwalk to your closet, at prices you can afford.
In January, Lilly Pulitzer, the queen of preppy-chic, announced it would be collaborating with Target. An uproar from brand loyalists ensued. We're not here to judge. We are here to tell you we've glimpsed the new Lilly Pulitzer x Target collection, and it is all kinds of awesome. Click ahead to see for yourself.
Traditionally, fringe has been the uniform of cowboys and cowgirls, flappers and flower children. But that doesn't mean fringe should be relegated to the costume closet. In fact, this season fringe is everywhere -- and the aesthetic is edgy, playful and bohemian.
Socks and sandals? No way. Socks and ankle boots? Yes. Don't believe us? Take it from the likes of designers Tory Burch and Josie Natori, as well as style icons Grace Mahary, Gizele Oliveira and Jennifer Anniston -- socks with ankle boots are a major trend this season. It may be hard to wrap your head around such a sock-centric look at first, but trust us. Whether you pair them with a midi pencil skirt or cropped boyfriend jeans, this is the only way to wear ankle boots in 2015. Read on for all the inspo you'll need to style socks with ankle boots in the chicest way possible.
Ruffles are up there on the list of things that are "extremely girly" -- right behind sparkles and just before bows. But you needn't worry about them coming across as cutesy or fussy. This season, celebrities are embracing the twirl-inducing detail and stepping out in architectural ruffles, loose flounces and fluttery trims that make frills feel fresh again.
