sheath dresses for every season

pwshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh This season, and every season, if you want the best bang for your wardrobe buck, be sure to stock your closet with various lengths, fabrics and colors of sheath dresses.

The sheath is the most versatile of all dresses. It’s form hugging silhouette is sophisticated, classy and uber chic. Sheath dresses earn their much deserved popularity because of their ability to take a woman from the boardroom to the dining room of a 5-star restaurant and have her turning heads the whole way.

Sheath dresses are often confused with shift dresses. The main difference is that the sheath dress is more fitted at the waist. As a matter of fact, the sheath dress is basically tailored all the way through without being skin tight. The bottom hemline area is also fitted and narrows slightly against the body. The sheath shows a woman’s curves while a shift dress is looser and less body hugging.

While all sheath dresses follow a certain silhouette, their designs differ greatly in neckline, hemline and sleeve length. In fact, aside from color and printed fabrics, it’s possible to have ten sheath dresses in your closet and not one be the exact same cut as another.

Necklines vary most of all. There are scoop, cut-away, v-neck, faux wrap, jewel, sweetheart and boat neck sheath dresses and for evening, look for necklines with beading and other embellishments. Hemlines are usually just below the knee to mid-calf but there are also above the knee and shorter sheath dresses as well as full length ones. Sleeve lengths can be anything from sleeveless to one shoulder to three-quarter and longer. Sheath dresses may also be belted or, feel free to add a belt or scarf of your own.

Wearing sheath dresses is as easy as pulling one on, zipping it up and slip on a few accessories. Depending on where the dress (and the woman) is going, accessories should of course enhance rather than overpower or detract from the dress. Shoes and bags also depend on where you’re headed and the great thing is, no matter where it is, every accessory goes perfectly with the sheath dress. From your grandmother’s pearls to your favorite costume pieces and from your closed-toe business sensible pumps to your strappiest sandals, they’ll pair well with your sheath.

For a touch of warmth on a cooler afternoon, slip on a fun lightweight trench coat or a soft and snuggly cardigan with a few buttons left open at the bottom. Feel free to choose to pair your sheath with a bolero or longer tailored blazer as well and for evening, slip on a stunning scarf either around the neck with the tails hanging down the back or over the shoulders on a chilly evening.

Sheath dresses range in price to fit every budget and as mentioned, range in style to fit every occasion. Grab a few and don’t be afraid of bold patterns for spring and summer and of course, get all the neutrals you can find as well. For convenience and for the best selection, shop online from the comfort of your own home.

London Times Women’s Ruched Sheath Dress, Steel Blue, 6