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Don't cover those shoulders just yet ladies. This fall, one-shoulder and one-sleeve dresses are quite the trend. Chic, sexy yet elegant perfect for day or evening soirees. Here are some styling tips on one-shoulder and one-sleeve dresses:

• Material/Fabric - opt for stretch cotton, jersey or any comfortable fabrics for day and go with silks, fabrics with sheen for evening.
• Style - everyday wear should be casual save the ruffles, appliques, bows for evenings or special occasions. If you want to dress it up for day, simply accessorize with chic, tasteful, statement worthy jewelry. Clutches or any small-sized handbags are fabulous with this type of dresses.
  
• Shoes - knee-high boots and over the knee boots are great for day while ankle boots, pumps paired with tights or leggings works best for your evening looks.
  

So, how much should you spend on a dress that only has one-shoulder or one sleeve? Believe it or not while I was shopping around they cost more than dresses with sleeves. I say look at this trend as sort of 'investment' garments. A dress or two for special engagements, party dresses if I may. I think a dress under $200 is ideal any dress priced more than that is surely a splurge.

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One of fashions 'it' designer today, Alexander Wang has certainly gain more buyers by expanding his label and offering chic apparel that is affordable. On average an Alexander Wang dress can cost up to $500 but that doesn't mean you can't flaunt his $90 dress and look like a million bucks. With the right accessories, shoes and your fabulous fashion sense you'll turn heads wearing one of this dresses. As you can see from the photos above, you can actually layer both dresses for a totally different look. And still have a look under $200!

Though the years GAP has collaborated with artist, celebrities and top fashion designers. The latest addition to their repertoire of limited edition designs are from CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists. Designs by Vena Cava design-duo Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai (2007 Finalist, 2008 Runner-Up), accessory designer Albertus Swanepoel (2008 Runner-Up, 2009 Swarovski Award Accessory Designer of the Year) and one of fashion's hottest designer today, Alexander Wang (2008 Winner, Finalist 2009 Swarovski Award Womenswear Designer of the Year).

Khaki dresses, shorts, pants and hats by these designers are available for a limited time at Gap.com. Most of the pieces are under $100 which is a fraction of the usual selling price of the designer's creations.

Alexander Wang was chosen as the fifth recipient of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award. Wang was $200,000 richer with a year of business mentoring after taking home top honors at the awards gala last night in New York. Runners-up Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava and Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus each received $50,000 and business mentorship.



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