For Halloween and Beyond

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Perhaps when you were younger, buying a costume from the store made the most sense. But as an adult, dressing up can still be appealing, but purchasing costumes from the store can be disappointing. A lot of the costumes have teeny tiny hemlines, and it's not as endearing when you choose to wear your costume outside of Halloween.

So the best solution is to find something that works both during Oct. 31 and beyond, and dresses tend to provide that versatility. They can easily fit a certain era, and work on multiple occasions. 

1910s- The first half is characterized by exotic opulence, and fluid silhouettes became more common. Temperley London dress, rsvp shoes.

1920s- This era became more modern, and shorter hemlines and low-waisted dresses became popular. Limited Edition dress, Pleaser Women's shoes.

1950s- Fit-and-flare silhouettes that gave the illusion of an hourglass figure defined this era. Bernie Dexter dress.

1960s- Many things were changing in the world, and this was reflected in fashion. The mini skirt was invented, and people played with color and prints. Ali Ro dress, French Sole ballet flats.

1970s- The end of the '60s brought boho styles, which continued well into this decade. Women were able to choose between mini, midi and maxi length skirts and dresses. P.A.R.O.S.H dress.

1980s-The popular styles of the '70s were reversed in the 1980s. Instead of close-fitting tops with voluminous bottoms, loose tops and tight bottoms became the norm. The shoulder pad also came into prominence, and muted colors were replaced by brighter ones. Daniela del Cima dress, Ellen Tracy pumps.