Five Dresses for Statement Pieces

Falling into the trend of bold rocks, bright shoes, and feathered handbags? Instead of standing in front of your closet trying to guess what works with these statement pieces, think about the easy going pieces you already have. Sheath dresses work best, so look for anything with a clean neckline and neutral shades that will surpass this trend and still be used five years from now.

1. Lewis Cho Draped Dress

This darling dress is from contemporary designer Lewis Cho. It hugs in all of the right places, and since it's made of a cotton and jersey blend, it flatters you if you're curvy, while the seams fill you out if you're slender. The neckline is perfect for a statement necklace, but the bubble hem pushes it into the statement shoe-zone as well.

2. Alice + Olivia Trapeze Pleat Bottom Dress

Just because you need to keep things simple, doesn't mean they have to be boring. When going out with a statement bag (whether it's a clutch or a tote), look for a seemingly simple dress that has interesting details, but few of them. This LWD from Alice + Olivia boasts a clean neckline and no sleeves, but has a happening hem that will compliment any bright bag. Wear it with flats for day, and heels for a night out.

3. Rag & Bone Rachael Knit Dress

The neckline and quarter length sleeves keep the dress simple, but statement shoes would add a real kick. This dress works for both work and cocktail hours, and provides more coverage than your standard LBD. The coverage balances a very exotic shoe, so experiment with color and fabric when choosing footwear for this dress.

4. Gap Strapless Cocktail Dress

It's black, and it's strapless. That makes this frock a winner for displaying a lovely (and large) statement necklace. When dealing with black, look for bright colors like orange, magenta and emeral green when choosing a necklace. Since there's no neckline to deal with, feel free to go as extravagant as you want when choosing a necklace for this type of dress.

5. Forever 21 Chiffon Tiered Dress

Neutral, without being black or white, this dress is a winner. The tiered chiffon makes the dress look far more expensive than it is, and the gray color is a nice alternative to what's already in you closet. This dress is definitely more dressy than casual, but once the weather cools down, you can dress it as such by topping it with fall and winter's statement piece of the seasons: a killer jacket.