Store Appeal

Trina Turk Siam Dress

Trina Turk Siam Dress, $298

I think I’ve found the perfect vacation dress!  When I look for great dresses to wear in the summer, I have some pretty specific criteria: not too long, not too shirt, comfortable, lightweight, a pretty color, and versatile.  I think the Trina Turk Siam Dress has all of that and then some.  First of all, the turquoise blue color is quite possibly the most flattering color to just about every skin tone.  It’s very rare that brunettes, blonds and redheads can all wear the same color and look pretty but turquoise just works for all hair colors and skin tones. 

Then there is the pattern of the dress, which is a floral print, but it’s also a retro print which adds to the style quotient.  The contrast trim v-neck is pretty but not too low cut, meanwhile the length of the dress, while on the shorter side, hits that flattering point just above the knee (depending on how tall you are).  There are some who would consider the elbow length sleeves to be a bit warm for summer but the sleeves are loose and the material is a nice breathable cotton so I don’t think it would be too hot. 

Overall I think this dress is just fabulous, although I admit I’d like it to be just a tad cheaper (it’s $298).  But that’s the price you are going to pay if you want to wear a hot designer like Trina Turk.  Her clothes are really beautiful and really hot with celebs too (everyone from Kristen Cavallari to Taylor Swift to Cindy Crawford).

Dress to Impress: Bloomingdales

Store Appeal: Looking for  the perfect dress for that summertime dinner party, beach barbecue, or first date? Queue Bloomingdales! (affectionately known as “Bloomies” to beloved customers). The Bloomingdales dress department has everything, from casual and chic to sophisticated and sexy. I found a huge array of dresses to choose from, and the Bloomingdales focus on high end, designer labels really makes their selection unique and outstanding. They’ve got all my favorite brands, from quirky/playful Alice + Olivia to sexy and feminine Rebecca Taylor, as well as much much more.

Our Vote: The website is chock full of clothing, accessories, and shoes galore (including men and children’s wear) so it’s easy to get distracted by all the goodies tempting your every click! By narrowing my search to Bloomingdales women’s dresses (and being able to sort by occasion) the process was quick, easy, and fun. I was also able to take a look at all the dresses on sale, which definitely made my wallet a little happier. There are some great bargains to be found on the website, so definitely take advantage!

Our Favorites:

1. Theory Speckle Print Silk Dress, $221.25.

2. Trina Turk “Lucia” Linen Dress, $268.00.

3. Diane von Furstenburg Cotton Voile Maxi Dress, $288.75.