Couture cotton: Comfortable, runway-worthy fashions

Oct 31, 2011 10:27 AM by Kori Ellis

Posted in Beauty & Style / Flawless Fashion / Fall Fashion

Comfy-Chic Fashion

Cotton dresses are comfortable, but they can be chic and elegant, too. Check out these runway-worthy fashions, from cute cotton cocktail dresses to sophisticated gowns.

Body-hugging style

This sexy cotton gauze dress ($66 at Amazon) features a sexy form-fitting design and trendy cowl neck. Created from 99 percent Pima cotton with just a touch of Lycra, this cocktail dress is as comfortable as it is cute.

Delightfully draped

This Velvet dress ($71 at Revolve Clothing) is created from 100 percent cotton and features a beautifully draped neckline. This soft cotton dress is perfect for a cocktail party or special night out. It comes in your choice of Skylight Blue or Gypsy Gray.

Lovely lace

Step out in style with this easy-chic black lace mini dress ($250 at Net-a-porter) from Juicy Couture. Partner it with classic black pumps or your favorite pair of booties.

White hot

Instead of your favorite little black dress, try this little white dress with an asymmetrical one-shoulder silhouette. Created from 98 percent cotton and 2 percent Spandex, this easy-to-wear Mark + James by Badgley Mischka dress ($295 at Saks Fifth Avenue) is also fully lined.

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Maximum style

This long Marni knitted cotton dress ($344 at The Outnet) strikes the perfect balance of comfort and style with wide elastic straps and a square neckline. This piece can be your go-to dress for everything from a hot date to a board meeting. For the office, just throw on a blazer, and you're ready in an instant.

Go for the gold

This gorgeous, sleeveless ASOS maxi dress ($149 at ASOS) will turn heads all night with its metallic gold-beaded stripes. Its lovely drape and flirty full skirt make it runway-worthy.

Simply splendid

This 100-percent cotton jersey Splendid dress ($66 at Shopbop) is elegant and sophisticated with its scoop neck and racer-back style. Partner this black dress with a bold statement necklace and a glossy pair of patent peep-toe pumps.

Elegant & eco-chic

This eco-friendly, organic cotton Gypsy 05 dress ($110 at The Trend Boutique) features a fluid style that is flattering to every figure. Comfortable yet elegant, it comes in seven colors, from basic black to racy red.

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Whether you're headed to a cocktail party, a formal gala or a special date, you can find a cotton dress that suits your style. Cotton is comfortable and light, and allows your skin to breathe. Another benefit: Cotton dresses are machine washable -- saving you some cash on your drycleaning bill.