Introducing Denella...

We know we've been MIA for the past few weeks and we're SO EXCITED to let you in on what we've been working our booties off on...making dreams a reality:)

INTRODUCING OUR NEW IN-HOUSE COLLECTION DENELLA!!!  The line is designed by US (we didn't study in Paris for nothing lol), produced locally here in CHICAGO and available EXCLUSIVELY at le Dress!!

We've had the store for over 4 years now and we've been listening to what YOU want!  Denella is a ready-to-wear collection of tops & dresses with an emphasis on great fit and easy wearability...using bold colors and playful prints to set off flattering silhouettes and attention to detail, each piece will be a closet go-to for years to come!!

Confident and Effortless

The Fall collection hits the floor tomorrow!!

We hope you'll love it as much as we do:)

XOXO,

Eva & Robyn

www.denella.com

www.ledresschicago.com

This Weekend Only...

Well ladies and gents, it's the last sidewalk sale of the Summer...Score UBER deals this Saturday & Sunday at all of your fave Wicker Park and Bucktown boutiques...be there or be square!

And don't miss the Fashion Fest fashion show, showcasing local boutiques/designers on Saturday from 12pm to 10pm at Anthem on Division!!

Just as summers hitting it's stride, its time to start thinking of upcoming trends for Fall. This Fall you will see a a continuation of business professional, chic tops. Fitted and tailored will be coming back but with a more edgy twist. The popular color trends will be different shades of gray, black, winter white, and neutrals. But don't you worry- splashing bits of color are highly recommended and will bring life to your wardrobe. 

                    M. By Marcus                       M. By Marcus                           Twenty

Color Blocking 101

Color blocking has become a great staple piece that can be worn all year round. There are no limits to how far you can take color blocking, but we suggest following this simple rule: one bright, one bold, one neutral. Mixing contrasting colored accessories can pull this look together and make a very bold and chic statement. It doesn't matter if you wear flats, wedges, or your favorite stiletto; be adventurous and be creative because color blocking is here to stay. 

Shoshanna                        Suzi Chin                              Jay Goffery 

Lollapalooza

The biggest music festival of the summer has arrived, Lollapalooza!! Lollapalooza has come to Chicago for the past 20 years and it is always a guaranteed good time. Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chili Pepper, Passion Pit, and Santigold are just a short list of some fan favorites attending Lollapalooza this upcoming weekend. We have pulled day and evening looks that will keep you looking fabulous throughout the festival or even potentially catch the eye of your favorite musician.

Day:

Dress: le Dress              Maxi Dress: Tart

Evening: 

                                         Top: S.Y.L.K            Romper: Amanda Uprichard 

Get The London Look

We have been inspired this week by some of the great landmarks in London England. We have pulled together some true London fashion that even Kate Middleton would approve of. Whether you are hopping on one of London's famous red double-decker buses, walking Abbey Road, or enjoying a day of sight seeing, you know that you will be doing it in style.

Yoana Baraschi

Bella Dahl

Milly                                      Julie Dillon

IT'S A GIRL!!

le Dress is so excited to welcome Valentina Evi Anderson. Come help us celebrate, the newest member of the le Dress family by receiving an additional 20% off anything pink. 

                  Pink Amanda Uprichard      Pink top By Luna         Strapless Dress by Alice and Trixi

S.O.S.: Style On the Sea

Ahoy le Dress shoppers! We have styled four outfits for lounging by the lake, or sailing into the sunset with that special someone. No boat? No problem. These nautical inspired outfits can be worn dusk to dawn to any beach affair.Catch a wave to le Dress and see how we are staying cool for the summer.   

      White MiH Denim                        White MiH Denim

      le Dress Top                                 Yellow Luna Top

      le Dress Dress                               Three Dot Dress 

Festival Season

Summertime in Chicago is also festival season!  In true Chicago fashion, we practically eat and drink our way through the streets; enjoying the neighborhood street fairs, outdoor concerts and of course all of the fabulous food.   Choosing which festivals to check out can be challenging but choosing what to wear is a much easier decision.  As a seasoned festival enthusiast I never leave the house without sunscreen, sunglasses, cute yet comfortable shoes, lots of cash and an outfit that doesn't limit me from enjoying all the fun!

Alice & Trixie halter top and cropped James Jeans

Amanda Uprichard tank and cropped James Jeans

Aryn K tank top, BlankNYC cut off shorts and le Dress cross body bag

Yumi Kim peasant top and BlankNYC cut off shorts

Summer Solstice!

It's officially summer! Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, so we thought it would be fun to focus on one of our favorite summer staples, maxi dresses.  These long dresses in bold solids and flirty feminine prints go perfect with the long summer days and cool nights.  

Waverly Grey

Tart

BCBG 

Jessica Simpson

Chic Summer Travel Inspirations

From the mountains in Montana to the beaches in Portugal it's summer time! We have picked out a few dresses that have inspired the travel bug in us. Even if you can't travel to all these exotic locals this summer you can still use them as inspiration for your summer wardrobe! No matter where your travel plans take you be sure to stop by le Dress for the perfect summer ensemble.

Alice & Trixie; French Rivera

BCBG Max Azria; Montana

BCBG Max Azria; Oregon

Milly; Portugal

Shoshanna; France

Peek Into Our Separates Closet...

In case you missed our party last week...here's a peek at some of our fabulous new tops & denim we're carrying!!  Now le Dress has truly everything you need...fab frocks, tops, denim, handbags & accessories, the gang's all here:) 

And with new merch arriving almost daily, we keep our selection fresh;) See you soon!!

XOXO,

le Dress

Amour Vert (Eco-friendly!)

M by Marcus

Don't forget the fedora:)

Yumi Kim

BlankNYC, James Jeans, Henry & Belle, MiH

BlankNYC shorts

M by Marcus

Waverly Grey

Yumi Kim

Cheers to FOUR Years, Plus TOPS & DENIM Now In!!

OMG it's been 4 years today since we opened the doors at le Dress!! It seems like just yesterday and forever ago at the same time:)  So THANK YOU for your support over the years...it means so much to us!!


With the four year mark approaching, we wanted to switch things up a bit and are now carrying TOPS & DENIM in addition to fabulous frocks.  After years of placing personal orders for amazing tops from the designers we love, we realized we shouldn't keep this all for ourselves.  We have tops from designers we already covet and have also added denim from James Jeans, MiH, BlankNYC and Henry & Belle (a Chicago based brand we love)!!  Of course all the tops and denim range in styles and price points so as always at le Dress, there is something for every body and every budget!!


Join us this Friday, June 1st, for wine tasting and 30% OFF the entire store as we'd like to say THANK YOU FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS & CHEERS TO MANY MORE:)

Hello Yellow!  Hello Sunshine!

Yellow is everywhere you look, hues ranging from pale to neon. We love yellow in solids, stripes and floral prints!  Although, yellow may have symbolized cowardliness in the past we encourage you to not be afraid to sport yellow this season.  As I've been saying for years, 'Confidence matches everything!'

The Met Gala; FAVS & FLOPS

Every year fashionistas and celebrities alike (those lucky enough to get the invite) invade NYC for the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala; aka the Met Gala.  Here, anything goes in the name of fashion...we saw loads of feathers, sequins, lace and (that's right) leather!!  Some looks to die for and some looks you just wish would've died.  See some of our favs & flops below...


FAVS
January Jones- Versace (love, love, love)
Gisele Bundchen aka Mrs. Brady- Givenchy (now that is a black dress)
Camilla Belle- Ralph Lauren Collection (to-die-for glamour)
Rihanna- Tom Ford (very covered up for the songstress, but who else can pull off second skin croc?!)
Amber Heard- Zac Posen (LOVE this gown, so sexy, feminine & classy at same time)
Karolina Kurkova- Rachel Zoe (Over-the-top & so appropriate for the Met)


FLOPS
Kristen Stewart- Balenciaga (back to the 80's not in a good way, a hodgepodge of not good)
Beyonce- Givency (I normally feel this superwoman can do no wrong but, was the back view was screaming more "desperate to show off my post baby body" than her typical sultry/sexy/classy style)
Elizabeth Banks- Mary Katrantzou (a little too much inspiration from her recent Hunger Games role?)
Jessica Chastain- Louis Vuitton (unflattering much?!)
Brooklyn Decker- Tory Burch (too frumpy & does nothing for her incredible body)


TELL US...who were your Favs and Flops of the Met gala this year???


XOXO,
le Dress

Derby Days

The Kentucky Derby will be up and running this weekend, but you don't have to be in Churchill Downs to enjoy the festivities, tradition and fashion of this classic event...

We have a few fabulous ideas to complete your own southern hospitality style fete! We all know it's not the Derby without The Early Times Mint Julep, this is a must and makes the whole day a bit better! Make sure you're dressed in your Southern-Belle-best...these days anything goes from chic slim silhouettes to feminine full skirt dresses to the most daring fashions your confidence can afford. But always in color so have fun with your accessories if your dress is a solid color.  So go ahead and be creative, we suggest using fresh flowers, ribbons, layer up the pearls, just as long as it's fun and feminine!

So throw on your hat (the bigger the better), mix up a Julip and let the races (and fun) begin:)

Tracy Reese

Milly

Milly

Shoshanna

Spend More, Save More!!

Ladies and gents...pop into le Dress this weekend and cash in on our escalating discount!!  The more you spend, the more you save on fabulous Spring frocks and drool-worthy accessories;)

BUY 1 ITEM...SAVE 10%!

BUY 2 ITEMS...SAVE 20%!!

BUY 3 OR MORE ITEMS...SAVE 30%!!!

With new deliveries coming in multiple times per week, you're sure to find something you can't live without...or at least don't want to!

The deal is on, this Saturday & Sunday only!

 ***Shhh...If you can't make this weekend, we're having a secret sale tomorrow (Thursday).  What is it you ask? You'll just have to stop in to find out;)

Happy Shopping,

le Dress

Ode to Mad Men...

Now that Mad Men is finally back we can't help but covet the leading ladies individual styles!  We're taking inspiration from Peggy, Joan & Betty via 2012!!  All available at le Dress of course;)

Betty: The Original Housewife, combines girly prints & feminine silhouettes for the ultimate preppy-chic...pearls optional:) 

Joan: The Sexy Secretary, reigns over the office in bright solids & bold prints...body hugging silhouettes are a  must to show off her to-die-for curves!

Peggy: The Creative Mind, embodies geek-chic with her funky prints and quirky style...she is the original hipster!