By Lauren Bell
Photography By Sean Scheidt

Styling Assistance by Sarah Lederer, Serena Chenery, and Aishwarya James. Hair and Makeup by Emily Boulin. Photography Assistance by Lauren Bulbin and Alex Papalitskas.

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Drama Queen

No matter what the setting, these glamorous looks will make 'em swoon.

By Lauren Bell. Photography by Sean Scheidt.

Styling Assistance by Sarah Lederer, Serena Chenery, and Aishwarya James. Hair and Makeup by Emily Boulin. Photography Assistance by Lauren Bulbin and Alex Papalitskas.

Fashion has taken a turn toward the romantic this season with styles that present a dramatic aura of femininity tinged with nostalgia. No matter what the setting, these unapologetically glamorous looks will make ’em swoon.

La Vie En Rose

Monique Lhuillier Rose-print high-low ball gown ($6,995) at Neiman Marcus. Privileged by J.C. Dossier jeweled slide-on ($109.99) at Ma Petite Shoe.

Star Blazer

Dorothee Schumacher magic dot dress ($580) at Ruth Shaw. FRAME Le studded denim jacket ($450) at Ruth Shaw. Bee cuff ($78) at Sassanova. Hanging pearl earrings ($28) at Sassanova. Vintage hat ($86) at Doubledutch Boutique. Milia pointed-toe heeled booties ($74) at Tobi.

Full Bloom

Trina Turk Contessa keyhole jumpsuit ($348) at Sassanova. Custom denim jacket (price upon request) at Studio SRH. Floral headpiece ($175) at Jill Andrews Gowns.

Silver Lining

Lauren by Ralph Lauren sequin overlay gown ($271.99) at Macy’s. Shell headpiece ($175) at Jill Andrews Gowns. The2Bandits silver earrings ($80) at Hunting Ground. Shimmer cuff ($22) at Hunting Ground. Glitteratti nude rhinestone heels ($68) at Tobi.

Modern Romance

Sherri Hill emerald gown ($398) at Synchronicity Boutique. Ornate gold earrings ($94.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. Bee cuff ($78) at Sassanova.

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