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Love It or Leave It: Isaac Mizrahi for Target Pleated Garden Dress



Isaac Mizrahi for Target Pleated Garden Dress features discreet pockets and a perfect price. $39.99 at Target.com and in stores.

Okay, ladies. We're torn over this dress by Isaac. Is it an adorable, floral 50's throwback? Or does it evoke the unsavory curtain frocks that Maria (played by the lovely Julie Andrews) made for the von Trapp girls in The Sound of Music? You gotta admit, she was being pretty resourceful, but we try to avoid draping ourselves in upholstery.
What do you think—love it or leave it?

Summer 2007 Fashion Trend: Bold Prints

Bold prints play up the season's vintage, deco, mod, floral, geometric, and folk aesthetics. Playfully positioned on feminine babydolls, easy swing tops, short dresses, empire waist and trapeze frocks, they're proof that fashion's fun side is here to stay. Wear this trend if you're feeling daring and a tad cheeky.


Nicole® by Nicole Miller babydoll top with V-neck, $44.00, JCPenney.com. You run the risk of looking preggers in certain babydolls, but this top has a flattering v-neck and back tie to help achieve a slimming effect.


Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Geo Printed Tube Dress reminds one of stained glass, $19.99, Target.com


A swingy Floral Kimono Dress from Lux in a gorgeous print, Now $19.99 at Urbanoutfitters.com


We absolutely adore this Diamond Deco Shift Dress because it's so fierce yet utterly effortless. Regularly $138.00, now $68.99, ArdenB.com


Sleeveless silk tunic with rectangle pattern has great details: front keyhole with faceted button closure and color block trim. Regularly $88.00, Now $43.99, ArdenB.com


We're also in love with this short-length woven cotton dress with metallic screen graphic print. Simple, modern, stunning. $22.80, Forever21.com