True Colors

Bye-bye unflattering frocks—attendant looks that are stylish, sexy and fun

By Shayna Miller

AZURE

Whether it’s navy, robin’s egg or royal, blue can flatter everyone in the right shade. Left: WToo Baltic shantung strapless dress, $212; multistrand necklace, $26; Lulu Townsend silver clutch, $26.95; Jones NY “Mirinesse” pumps, $49.95. Right: WToo Atlantic shantung strapless dress, $220; bib necklace, $30; earrings, $15; Lulu Townsend gold clutch, $26.95; TM by Marinelli Tavern gold sandals, $59.95. Dresses, Marah’s Elegant Bridal; jewelry, Dazzle; shoes/handbags, DSW.

VIOLET

This cool color is hot, hot, hot. Left: Lynn Lugo eggplant shantung dress, $270; gray multistrand necklace, $20, Dazzle; Lulu Townsend black clutch, $26.95, DSW; Nina “Garey” heels, $49.95. Right: Lynn Lugo “Ruby” A-line crispy shantung dress, $270 (worn with sash, $30); Swarovski pearl necklace, $86, Marah’s Elegant Bridal; gray crystal clutch, $32, Dazzle; Chinese Laundry “For Keeps” platform heels, $49.95. Dresses, Premiere Couture; shoes, DSW.

STEEL

Cool grays are wildly sophisticated yet fun, too. Left: Lynn Lugo “Violet” charcoal crispy shantung dress, $300; faux-pearl multistrand necklace, $30; silver clutch, $29.95; Nina heels, $49.95. Right: Vera Wang steel crepe-backed satin dress, $310; Lulu Townsend black clutch, $26.95; Steve Madden Luxe heels, $79.95. Dresses, Premiere Couture; jewelry, Dazzle; shoes/handbags, DSW.

CANARY

A shade that’s tailor-made for spring and summer celebrations. Left: WToo taffeta spaghetti-strap dress, $190; faux-pearl multistrand necklaces, $18 & $24; Lulu Townsend gold clutch, $26.95, DSW; Steve Madden platform heels, $59.95. Right: Watters dupioni silk cap-sleeve dress, $292; Pizazz sterling silver necklace with Swarovski crystals, $35, and earrings, $18; gray bow rhinestone clutch, $20, Dazzle; Jones NY “Mirinesse” pumps, $49.95. Dresses, Marah’s Elegant Bridal; jewelry, Dazzle; shoes, DSW.

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