Chanel

Float Away
Voluminous, flyaway chiffon is the dress-up fabric of choice this season. Think it looks too, well, pretty? Tom Ford for Gucci's gown comes with a corset-lace back to up the sex factor, while Chanel's exquisite dress (pictured) is partnered with va-voom biker boots.

What to Buy
Try chiffon two ways: either twisted and draped into proper Empire-waisted dresses that could take you to a simple spring wedding, or layered into flowing, very Marisa Berenson evening gowns.