Baby-doll dresses (aka dresses with empire waistlines) is going to be this summer’s hottest trend. Once again, popular celebs are setting the standards and we must follow!
Baby-doll dresses are characterized by an empire waist and a loose flowing a-line skirt that starts right under the breasts and goes to at least mid-thigh length. You can find baby-doll dresses in a variety of styles, colors, and fabrics. Some are suitable for classy evenings and some are better for a day at the beach. Either way, you are sure to be stylin’ !!
Vanessa Minnillo, Amanda Bynes, Petra Nemcova, and the always beautiful Sandra Bullock are just a few celebs that have been photographed wearing this very pretty style.
And of course, Paris Hilton is the one who started it all! You can steal her look here >>
If you can’t afford a $300 dress, here are a few alternatives for very reasonable prices:
Wet Seal
A gorgeous print dress with a skinny little belt that creates a beautiful empire waistline. It features 10″ ruched sleeves with a self skinny belt and ruching at the bust. The perfect dress for a dinner date or day at the park. Don’t wait till spring to wear this one! It would look great with black knee-high boots.
Price: $24.50
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Wet Seal
Another beautiful find! This voile pocket dress is sexy, flirty, and yet so sensible. Could be worn as a sun dress or a replacement for your “Little Black Dress”. It’s a great dress for layering or wearing alone. Featuring nonadjustable straps with an elastic babydoll waist and side pockets. Perfecto!
Price: $24.50
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Go Jane
This perfect little polka dot dress has cute satin straps and trim on the bustline, accentuating the classy ruched bodice. Flower stitch with cutout accented trim hem just screams “summer”! It’s fully lined, has a clever hidden zipper side, and the length of this little number from underarm is 30″, which will fall right above the knee.
Price: $30.99
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Forever 21
Gorgeous long length evening dress with eye catching floral pattern, crossover baby-doll bustline with cute little spaghetti straps, 47” side seam, and a clever shirred elastic back for comfort and style. Would look fabulous with espadrilles or knee-high black boots and a black cardigan sweater for winter.
Price: $16.99
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Old Navy
The perfect summer addition for your wardrobe! This breezy baby-doll dress in a playful print is just the thing for a stroll through the city or a picnic in the park. The surplice bodice, elasticized empire waist and A-line skirt show off your shape. The on-seam side pockets keep it casual. Would look great with espadrilles or white pumps.
Price: $29.50
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