Winter Dresses for 2010

There are some fabulous dress styles & trends on the catwalks to keep you warm this winter !

With such fabulous winter dress fashions in the latest 2010-2010 collection, whether you're looking for the bridal gown of your dreams or a formal dress for that special occasion, there's plenty of style ideas to choose from.

If you can't afford the designer dress styles but want to recreate your own designers style look, there'll be plenty of party & formal dress styles to choose from in the stores this season.

Every season there's new designs, colors and styles that are set to be the hot new trends for the the autumn (fall) / winter season and this season is a real winter wonderland full of exciting ideas!

Inspiration from the 2010 - 2010 Designer Collections

So, just what styles are the ones that we're going to see this season?

Apparently the eighties big shouldered look is back, Joan Collins eat your heart out!  So watch out for puffed shoulders on jackets & dresses.

For those who prefer a more classic, elegant look, 1930's inspired shapes featured in a number of designer collections, including Armani.  The focus here is on chick, timeless elegance. 

If you've been enjoying the bolder summer prints, then look out for even bolder prints this winter, with all over prints being an option for the bolder fashion-minded miss.

Tweed, though timeless, has been updated with a real chic, trendy look.  There's also an element of the military , with smart practicality, reminiscent of the thirties again.

Several collections, including Stella McCartney, featured a soft feminine leather look, worn as jackets, leggings or even long gloves.

Finally, if you're a denim lover and can't do without your jeans, try wearing a sleeveless denim jacket for the latest look.

Winter Cocktail & Party Dresses - Latest Trends & Fashions

The latest trend from the couture and designer collections is that velvet is back, and is reborn as one of the hottest fashions .

Check out the collections of Marc Jacobs, Betty Jackson, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, to name a few, to see their fabulous ruched cocktail dresses. 

Designers such as Stella McCartney created a soft feminine look with silk dresses and evening wear, with velvet hems on almost sheer fabrics looking stunning.

The ruched cocktail dress is the little something fabulous for a party that many women will be wearing this season.  Be careful where you wear those ruches though, as it needs to flatter your figure not enhance the bits you'd rather hide.

Winter Wedding Gowns

Designer Vera Wang right calls the wedding dress "the embodiment of a dream".  Her fall 2009 collection is really a fairy tale princess with her well known elegant style with a distinctive twist.

Gowns this season may feature a touch of colour, but with plenty of tulle and luxurious fabrics draped elegantly in asymmetrical style. 

For a classic look, wear a winter white gown wrapped in a fur trimmed cloak - a fabulous look for any bride getting married close to Christmas.

For your bridesmaid, choose dresses that are pale colour evening dress styles that they can wear again - see the Vera Wang collection for inspiration.

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