The ultimate in curve-hugging, body-flattering, fits-like-a-glove cocktail dresses. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Herve Leger!

Banded, formfitting dress
V-neck
Contrast trim
Overlap detail at front and bottom hem
Hidden zipper at back
3 hook and eye closures at back
1″ straps
33″ long from shoulders
Ribbed mid-weight jersey
90% Rayon, 9% Nylon, 1% Spandex
Dry clean
Imported

Sizes: S, M, L

The orignal price was $1050, but it is on sale for $735 at Shopbop.com. Free shipping both ways.

Three awesome things about this Derek Lam dress: the U-ring scoop neck, the exposed black zipper in the back, and the fact that it’s hot pink! If you’re looking to stand out in a crowd and look super stylish while doing it, look no further!

Here are the details on this one…

Pleating
U ring
Deep scoop neck
Envelope overlay at bust
Pleating at front
Contrast satin trim at exposed back zip
Lined
37″ long, measured from center back
Fabrication: Woven silk
100% silk
Dry clean
Made in Italy

Sizes: 36 and 40

This is 70% off at Shopbop.com! The final price is $477, down from $1590. Free shipping!

You can’t go wrong with a dress that is draped as beautifully as this one by DSquared2 is! Ok, so it’s crazy short, but hey, if you’ve got the legs for it, I say go for it! The main features of this dress are the knotted one-shoulder strap and the sash that drops a bit below the hem in the back.

Here are some more details:

Ruched knot at the bust
Draped sash at the side
Crossover draping at the front and back
Boning at the sides
Hidden side zip
Sleeveless
32″ long, measured from shoulder
Fabrication: Slinky jersey
100% viscose
Dry clean
Made in Italy

Sizes: Medium and Large

This is on sale at Shopbop.com for $906.50 right now. Free shipping both ways!

Talk about your perfect little black dress! This one from Versace will seriously look amazing on any figure. The ruching down the front pulls the waist in, the V-neck is mirrored with a little V in the back as well, and the length is short but not TOO short. You can wear this dress to work with a blazer and to your next cocktail party – all in a day’s work!

Here are the details:

Italian stretch cotton
Sleeveless
Double V neckline
Back zipper
About 22¾” from natural waist
Cotton/elastane
Dry clean
Made in Italy

Sizes: 4, 8, 10

The original price was $1495, but this is on sale at Saks.com for $597.99! Get free shipping with code JULYSHIP at checkout.

This Michael Kors sheath dress is all elegance and class! A gold belt shines against a bright poppy background. The two colors are magical together! Accessorize with some gold sandals and jewelry to finish it all off. You’ll seriously stand out from the crowd in this number.

Where’s Audrey Hepburn when you need her? She would’ve loved this one!

Here are a few more details:

* Sleeveless
* Back zipper
* Back slit
* About 23″ from natural waist
* Cotton/acetate
* Dry clean
* Made in Italy

Sizes: 4 & 8

The original price was $1,795, but it’s on sale for $1,077. Get free shipping with code MAYSHIP!

Oh, how I would love to be Diane von Furstenberg. She designs pretty things all day, gets paid for it, and then gets to see everyone walking around in her pretty creations. How is that NOT awesome??!

Anyway, here’s another of DvF’s unique designs. This dress features a dramatic black and white print on lace and an equally dramatic one-shouldered puff. You know the eighties are back when you see puffy sleeves. Make a bold statement with this black and white dress! (A good statement, that is… in case you were wondering. “Make a statement” can be so ambiguous!)

Here is some more info:

Silhouette print
Puffed single shoulder
Openwork lace
Silk underlayer
Side zip closure
About 18″ from natural waist
Cotton
Dry clean
Imported

Sizes: 0 – 12

Originally $550, this is on sale at Saks.com for $411.99. Enter code SHIPFREE2 at checkout for free shipping!

I love the simple design of this Haute Hippie dress. It features drapey silk charmeuse with a single twisted shoulder strap ending in a perfect little knot at the center of the back. The silky, fluid material is cut on the bias, which provides a little bit of stretchiness and a ton of drapey, flowy material in the skirt! The steel gray color is a great switch from basic black. Everyone’s got a black dress, but how many people do you know with a slinky, sexy, silky, steel gray dress?!

One-shoulder
Front pleating
Asymmetrical hem
Knot detail at back
Bias seams at back
Wrap detail at spaghetti strap
43″ long, measured from shoulder
Fabrication: Silk charmeuse
100% silk
Dry clean
Made in the U.S.A.

Sizes: XS, S, M

The original price was $595, but this is on sale for $416.50 at Shopbop.com. Free shipping both ways.

Wear something a little different from everyone else with this See by Chloe dress! It features a highcrossing front neckline, an X-back with a triangle cutout, and a leaf print on gorgeous silk material.

Here are some additional details:

* Side zip closure
* Cut-in shoulders
* On-seam pockets
* Bubble hem
* Lined
* Removable belt
* Approx. length from shoulder to hem: 37″
* Silk
* Dry clean
* Imported

Sizes: 40 – 44 / US sizes 4 – 8

The original price was $580, but you can snag this from Nordstrom.com for $344 right now!

I am kinda in love with this dress. It’s sleek and simple – the perfect blank slate! You can do sooo much with this dress, it would be impossible for me to list all the possibilities here. But here are a couple ideas… Go for an elegant look with classy heels and jewelry. Or mix it up with a shock of color – any color will do with this black dress! What’s great about this dress is that you can accessorize it to the nines or wear it as it is, and it’s gonna look fabulous!

* Square neckline
* Thick straps
* Two tiered soft rufffles
* Zip with hook and eye closure on side
* Mini pencil skirt
* Polyester lining
* Back Length: 48 cm
* 100% Silk

Sizes: 38 & 40 (US sizes 4 & 6)

The original price was $729, but it’s on sale for $364.50 now! Free shipping with Luisaviaroma.com.

This Lela Rose dress is so elegant and the material is so luxurious… I can’t get enough of it! If you’ve got some kind of formal affair (or semi-formal for that matter), and you’re wondering what to wear, you should seriously consider wearing this dress. Especially if you’re into looking really, really good. And if you’re into getting a good deal, of course.

This dress has a little bit of playfulness with its ruffled collar, and a whole lot of elegance with its silk-satin material and flattering silhouette! The merlot color is beautiful – not quite red, not quite purple – but a perfect blend of the two. Pair this with some elegant jewelry and your favorite pair heels to complete the look!

Oversized fold-over collar
Pleats at waistband
Scoop neck
Open back
Concealed zip
Hook fastening at back
Fully lined
100% silk
Dry clean

Sizes: 2, 4, 8

The original price was $1,595, but it’s on sale (best word in the English language!) for $478.50 at theOutnet.com!

You don’t wear Valentino for just anything. It has to be worn on super-special evenings that include champagne and other luxurious things. Unless you have a whole closet-full of Valentino, then I guess you wear it for anything and everything! But as I was saying, Valentino is so luxurious. Incredible material, expert tailoring, and flattering designs. Basically everything you ever wanted! In your clothing at least.

This dress is a perfect example of Valentino at its finest. Here’s all the info…

Silk-crepe
Ruffled bib
Contrast black trim
Bow at V-neck
Paneled cap sleeves
Pleating at top
Loose-fit top
Fitted pencil skirt
Concealed press-stud fastenings at side
100% Silk
Dry clean

Sizes: 2 – 12

This was originally $4,990. It’s 80% off now and is marked down to $998. A-MAZ-ING deal, right??!

This rosette organza dress from Marc by Marc Jacobs is elegant and fun all at the same time. You’ve got to zoom in to see the details on the skirt. And maybe brighten up your computer screen… it looks like a rose garden exploded onto a super cute dress! The top is full of pintucks on silk-chiffon. Leave it to Marc Jacobs to design something as unique as this!

Silk-chiffon bodice
Organza rosettes at the lace skirt
Exposed back zip
Boning at bodice
Adjustable 1/2″ straps
Lined
34″ long, measured from shoulder
Bodice: 100% silk
Skirt: 59% rayon/41% nylon
Lining: 100% polyester
Dry clean
Imported

Sizes: 2 – 10

This dress is on sale at Shopbop.com for $418.60! Free shipping both ways.

I love this Derek Lam dress. Polka dots are usually a bit much for me, especially on a dress, but they are very subtle on this one. This dress is just pretty, plain and simple!

I’ll let theOutnet.com do the describing for me this time -

“Violet silk crepe de Chine dress with a polka-dot print. Derek Lam dress has a contrast black trim, halterneck spaghetti straps which tie at back of neck, a deep V-neck with layered panel detail, a keyhole opening at back of neck, a button-fastening placket, a self-tie sash at waist, a frilled hem and a concealed side-zip to fasten. 100% silk. Dry clean.”

Sizes: 2 – 6

This was originally $1,890. It’s on sale for… drumroll, please… $567! That’s 70% off — A great deal on a really great dress!

I found your new favorite little black dress! Ok, maybe it’s just MY new favorite. I love the cutouts on this one — definitely something you don’t see on all the other LBDs out there. Let’s face it, it’s hard to make your LBD stand out when you’re in a sea of black. But this one stands apart from all the others from the cut-out details alone.

Let’s see what else this dress offers you… well, if you’ve been keeping up with your pilates, you have a GREAT opportunity to show off those legs! And your back for that matter, with the low U-shape in the back. I’d wear a pashmina or little jacket with this dress to keep you warm, ’cause really, it offers only a little more coverage than a one piece bathing suit! Warmth or no warmth, it’s still one of the best little black dresses I’ve seen in a while.

Scalloped scoop neckline
Thick straps
Cut-out pattern below bust on front and back
Back zip closure
Fully lined
68% Wool, 28% Polyamide Fiber

Sizes: 6 – 10

The original price was $942, but it’s on sale for $471 now! Free shipping with Luisaviaroma.com – as always!

This Alberta Ferretti dress is one of those that is incredibly easy to dress up or down – and in so many ways. Wear it as is with some heels, some kind of necklace and cuff, and a cool clutch and you’re set. You can easily add a belt to dress it down a little. Or wear a cute jacket with some heels and you’re ready for a night out! There are a TON of other ways you can change this one up, making it well worth your money.

Here are all the little details on this dress:

Smocking at neckline
Irregular embroidered sequins
Printed silk
Sequins at shoulders
Cap sleeves
Knee length
100% Silk

The original price was $3,230, but it has been marked down to $1,500 at Stylebop.com.

This is a RIDICULOUS deal. Yes, so ridiculous that I had to type that in capital letters. I do tend to exaggerate, but I promise you I am sooo not exaggerating right now. Keep reading and you’ll find out why.

“This head-turning party dress will add instant wow to your after-dark look! Purple silk dress with a sheer silk-chiffon panel at neckline. Valentino dress has three sheer layers, tiered silk-chiffon cap sleeves, a V-neck with bow detail, gathering at the bust, a vent at back of hem and a concealed zip and hook fastening at the back. 100% Silk. Dry clean.” -theOutnet.com

Let me tell you what is so ridiculous about this. Excuse me, I mean, RIDICULOUS. It was originally $4,280. It’s on sale for $856 right now. That’s 80% off!!! I dare you to find a better deal that!

The second best part about this dress is that it is currently available in sizes 2 – 8. It’s rare to find such an amazing deal with so many sizes still available! Jump on it while your size is still there though – this one’s not gonna last long!

Lately I’ve had a thing for Catherine Malandrino’s clothes. Especially her dresses. I fell in love with this one at first sight. It’s a basic black dress with a crazy unique eyelet bustier. It’s sooo simple, but there’s something about it that I lovelovelove. It’s another one of those dress it up or down kinds of dresses – it really could go either way depending on how you want to accessorize it. Oh, the endless possibilities for accessorizing this dress!!! And it’s marked down by so much that I’d totally be tempted to buy it if it was available in my size. It’s the size 6′s and fellow Catherine Malandrino lovers out there are in luck today!

Here are a few more details…

Hook-and-bar, zip fly closure
Lined
Internal bra
100% Silk

Size 6

Originally $430, this dress is on sale now for $170! Free shipping for a limited time w/Yoox.com! SOLD OUT!

Here’s a Herve Leger dress from Stylebop.com. I don’t know how Herve Leger manages to create so many unique dresses from a simple concept, but he does – and he’s done it again with this one! I’d have this dress on hand for those times when you just need to look really good in a flash. You know, like that time you found out your ex was bringing a new girlfriend to a mutual friend’s wedding and you needed to step the hotness up a notch. Or that time you were getting ready to go out for that New Year’s Eve party and you spilled something all over the front of your dress before leaving the house, and suddenly you had nothing to wear. Oh wait, that one was me… but you get the point. This dress will hotten you up in a snap – it’s pretty much guaranteed!

Metallic stretch rayon
Low V-neck
Molded bodice
Broad straps
Low back
Accentuated waist
Slim mini-skirt
90% Rayon, 9% Nylon, 1% Spandex

Sizes: XS, M, L

Originally this was $1490, but it’s on sale for $890 now!