The Dress-Up Game
Monique Lhuillier
This sleek black evening gown is from the Fall 2007 collection by Monique Lhuillier, shown on Feb. 6, 2007 during New York Fashion Week.
Monique Lhuillier
A slim gown with a jeweled belt is shown at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 6, 2007.
Monique Lhuillier
A model walks the runway in a short dress at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 6, 2007.
Monique Lhuillier
A model shows a long sparkly dress at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 6, 2007.
Monique Lhuillier
A model walks the runway in a short blue dress at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 6, 2007.
Bill Blass
Bill Blass has long been a favorite label for stars headed for the red carpet, and here's another good reason why. This long red dress was shown at the Bill Blass Fall 2007 show in New York on Feb. 5, 2007.
Bill Blass
A model shows a Fall 2007 gown from Bill Blass on Feb. 5, 2007, during New York Fashion Week.
Bill Blass
A model wears a bright print dress from the Bill Blass Fall 2007 collection during New York Fashion Week, Feb. 5, 2007.
Peter Som
Designer Peter Som manages to make dresses that are modern and structured but still highly feminine. At left, a model walks the runway at the Peter Som Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 7, 2007, during New York Fashion Week.
Peter Som
A model wears a short dress on the runway at the Peter Som Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 7, 2007.
Peter Som
A model shows a long gown at the Peter Som Fall 2007 show on Feb. 7, 2007.
Betsey Johnson
Betsey Johnson sometimes seems to be all about theater -- and X-rated theater at that. But in her latest collection, she sent out some of the subtlest and most wearable dresses shown by any designer this week. At left, a model walks the runway at the Betsey Johnson Fall 2007 fashion show in New York on Feb. 6, 2007.
Michael Kors
Michael Kors got to the top of the American fashion heap by making clothes that real women want to wear. Here's an example from the Michael Kors Fall 2007 fashion show in New York on Feb. 7, 2007.
Michael Kors
A model walks the runway at the Michael Kors Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 7, 2007.
Chaiken
The Chaiken Fall 2007 fashion show featured easy-to-wear dresses in slim silhouettes. At left, a model walks the runway at the Chaiken show on Feb. 6, 2007.
Chaiken
A model wears a red gown on the runway at the Chaiken Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 6, 2007,
Chaiken
A model walks the runway at the Chaiken Fall 2007 fashion show on Feb. 6, 2007.
Doo.Ri
Younger designer Doo-Ri Chang hit the big time for good with dresses like this one. A model walks the runway at the Doo.Ri Fall 2007 fashion show in New York on Feb. 6, 2007.
Jason Wu
Here's one more perfect black dress. It's from the Jason Wu Fall 2007 collection, shown in New York on Feb. 6, 2007.