Best dresses of New York Fashion Week Spring 2013

Dresses are, without a doubt, my favorite in the clothing genres. Dress = a do-it-all garment that can portray confidence as well as modesty, grace as well as strength, and can be stern or relaxed. It's quite a democratic piece of clothing, and I'm certainly not immune to its appeal. And while I tend to gravitate toward pants (corduroys especially) when picking out my daily wardrobe due to their simplicity and ease of wear (never know when I'll need to sit indian-style on a given day), I'm a dress fiend at heart. And here are some of pieces that have stolen that heart...for this season, at least.

First up, Donna Karan's ballet-esque neutrals via The Cut

Vera Wang's royal purple, off-the-shoulder dress via Style

Vera Wang's lacy cobalt and black dress via Style

Victoria, Victoria Beckham lemon sorbet minidress via Style

Donna Karan silky turquoise viaThe Cut

Sophie Theallet's festive orange dress (which will easily transition from spring to fall) viaThe Cut

Farah Angsana's bejeweled nude sheath dress via Style

 

Narciso Rodriguez's light and gauzy dress viaThe Cut

Chado Ralph Rucci's hot pink sleeveless sheath dress via Style

Kate Spade's pastel, nouvelle YSL Mondrian dress viaThe Cut

Jenni Kayne's fuchsia casual-yet-elegant floor-length dress via The Cut

 

Honor's nude and neon yellow lace trompe l'oeil dress via The Cut