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It's Wedding Season...What will you wear?

Summer always means weddings:  Your friends, your family, your co-workers; so what will you wear? Well, we're here to help!

You'll be in lots of photos and you'll want to look your best.  The Donna Ricco fit is legendary, and we have plenty of looks with as much comfort as style.  It's about understated style, with plenty of functionality. 

Alright ladies, lets talk.  Did you lavish the new couple with the top gift on their list?  That’s no problem.  We’ve got something for you. Check our Sale Page for fantastic deals on some show-stoppers, like the After Hours Dress, Blossoms To Blooms Dress, Satin Finish Dress, In Nature Dress and  The Twist Dress.  

For great ideas and advice, (whether you're the Bride or a guest) check out MarthaStewartWeddings.com for the latest in wedding fashion trends.

Sale Away!

Sale. What is it about that word that sends every girl’s heart aflutter? Being in the right place at the right time (or viewing the right site at the right time!) can mean that you will be the envy of all your friends – sans buyer’s remorse!

The Sugar and Spice Dress. Colorful yet casual, this versatile dress is perfect for everyday wear. From picnic or barbeque to paired with the the Three Quarter Sleeve Cardigan in black or The Essential Shrug in white for the office – this dress has it all.	The Fablue-ess Dress. Royal blue is definitely my favorite color to wear and this just happens to be uber eye-popping! The shirring creates a slimming effect: just grab some heels and jewelry and you’re all set for date night!	The Peplum Dress. I have really adored peplum since it first burst onto the fashion scene and this dress does it just right: feminine and flattering without being too over-the-top and the bow detail is just an added bonus! If you’re looking for a dress for that special soiree, look no further!

I hope that helps showcase some of the amazing dresses up for grabs but be sure to check all of them out for yourself to find the one (or ones!) that will work best for you!

The Sale Away” sale ends Monday 4/23, so hurry now before it sails away!

A Girl Can Dream

While browsing the new spring line from Donna Ricco I was instantly inspired to plan a tropical getaway!  I mean, why not?  NYC just can’t seem to make up its mind regarding the weather – getting my hopes up one week with unseasonably warm temperatures and then just letting me down the next frigid week! I’m in desperate need of some fun in the sun!

I hear the islands of Maldives are nice this time of year (well, actually I didn’t but I just finished reading an article detailing an enviable trip an author took to a couple of the resorts there and thought: yep, that’s the place). 

Now, what to wear?  For my inevitably long flight, I’ll be sporting DR’s East Meets West Dress, the perfect balance of cute and casual with a fitting name to boot!  Fresh off the hydroplane, an islander will welcome me to one of the remote islands with a refreshing coconut to quench my thirst after the long trip it took to arrive in paradise, mmm!

Then, a quick change into DR’s Sheer Beauty Dress, with all its vibrant colors, on my way to a festive beach party – umbrella drink in hand, big floppy hat and sand beneath my toes!  Doesn’t that sound exquisite?  

Well, a girl can dream at least.

For now, I’ll pray to the weather gods that New York will shape up to have a breathtaking spring/summer so that I can parade around in that Sheer Beauty Dress/drink/hat ensemble on a fabulous rooftop with all the feel of a tropical getaway but a little closer to home.

New Spring looks!

Hello everyone and happy Spring!

Perhaps you had a sunny winter - or maybe you had plenty of snow – either way we're here to tell you - we LOVE Spring and we've got great new Spring dresses for you and plenty more coming so you can arrive in STYLE this Spring! 

We’ve got new flirty florals, fabulous new shapes,  figure-flattering sheaths and chic chiffons all new for you!  Nothing’s more effortless than a dress, so GET DRESSED!

Spring is a time of change, and we've done a little of that too.  As you can see we've made some changes to DonnaRicco.com:  bright colors on every page and a great new way to show you our bright, beautiful dresses!  Our new displays help keep the focus on every detail of the dress and help make your choices easy.

Thanks to your feedback, we've made changes to your online Return process too.  Here are 4 easy steps to help you try it out:

1.  Log into My Account.  On the Account Dashboard, there will be a list of your recent orders.

 2.  Next to your Complete^** order, click on the View Order link then click on the Return link. It’s located in the top right corner.

 3.  Enter your contact e-mail address.

4.  In the section for Return Items Information, select the item(s) you wish to return, the quantity, the desired resolution, item condition, reason to return, and any additional comments, then click Submit.

On the left sidebar, when you click My Returns you can view your pending return and check the status of any recent returns.

 **Your order must have a Complete status for you to request Return Authorization.

We love receiving your feedback so let us know what you think about our new look and our new easy Returns process.

As always, thank you for shopping with us at DonnaRicco.com.  And don’t forget to Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and PIN! your favorite dresses!

Our Customers have Spoken...

This time of year we weren't surprised to see that the "Time to Shine" dress hit number ONE as our top Customer Favorite!

With the on-trend and oh-so-wearable one shoulder detail, the shimmering sequin under layer bodice, and luxurious haze shaded flowing chiffon... this dress is perfect for occasions all throughout the year!  You can accessorize with cool jewelry and hot colored shoes for any Holiday parties that are coming up!  Cheers!

The Donna Ricco "Hot Spots" dress is also a top Customer Favorite!

The ruffle neck, surplice bodice in an always stylish animal print, and a black skirt (attached) are the perfect elements of style!  This is a look you can pull off for a fabulous soiree and feel confident and sexy doing it!

Another Customer Favorite is the Donna Ricco "Luxe Be a Lady" dress!

A fabulous silhouette with longer sleeves for some warmth and coverage, sequins detail adding shimmer and shine, and shift styling for a contemporary look!  This is an amazing dress for desk to dinner and anywhere in between.  

You can accessorize with tights and boots or slip into some high heels for a completely different look!

These are three of our our Top 10 Customer favorites!  

Check out what else is on the Hot List and for a limited time receive 30% off our Top 10 Customer Favorites!!

Happy Shopping!!

Final Sale Extended!!

The Donna Ricco Final Sale extended means hot dresses at the lowest of the low prices!  These dresses will go back to regular sale prices on Monday...

so hurry up and get your dresses!  

Here are some of our top final sale dresses from Donna Ricco customers:

The Satin Finish Dress is at the top of your list and we know why!  This dress has the perfect styling and color for all year round!  A dress that has multiple end uses is so important in these difficult economic times and you can't go wrong with a special price of $46.00!  

Cheers!! 

Another FINAL SALE top seller is the Modern Roll Neck dress!  

This dress is a great transition dress because it can be worn with a cute pair of pumps, then with tights and tall black boots for a completly different look!  

See how Kathie Lee Gifford did it...

The top third FINAL SALE customer favorite is The Every "Body" Dress!  

We think this dress has it all!  This dress is what we call a "non-print" print... which means it is a printed dress, but it is very easy to wear since it is not too much print.  The neutral tones mixed with pops of color also make this dress easier to wear and less scary for some of you who don't like too much color.  Finally, it is a jersey dress that has ease and comfort so it can literally take you from morning to night and you'll still feel amazing and confident!  

Hands down... one of our fav's too! 

We hope you enjoy shopping our FINAL SALE and don't forget we have some beautiful

"NEW ARRIVALS" as well!

Happy Shopping!

The Donna Ricco FINAL SALE EVENT!

We're always trying to find the best deals in fashion,

and right now there are some amazing dresses at prices that even we can't believe!

Some of our favorite hidden gems that are part of our FINAL SALE product:

The Little Black Dress is a staple in most ladies closets

and this dress is one that you have to have!

Final Sale Price:  $42.00

Animal prints are hot, hot, hot all season long and this dress is a great transition dress for Summer into Fall and back into Summer!  

The styling is so flattering and we have the perfect shrugs to pair with this dress for a little warmth during the fall months!

Final Sale Price:  $42.00

Red Dress Alert!  

This is one Red hot dress that is the perfect shade and silhouette for a night on the town or a cocktail party!  The dress has beautiful origami inspired pleating at the bodice and is in a luxurious stretch satin fabric that moves with you...

and above all, a dress that can be worn with confidence!

Final Sale Price:  $46.00

We hope you enjoy shopping our FINAL SALE as much as we love having it!  

Happy Shopping!

Please note: Items marked as Final Sale- No returns, exchanges, store credit or refunds will be honored on Final Sale items.

Fashion Week Favorites

We've hand selected our favorite Donna Ricco styles for the fall!  Check out these classic styles in daring colors and simple prints, and see which designer's show you may find us wearing these to.  Will we see you at the shows?  Who will you be wearing?  Have a great fashion week, everyone!

Stop and Stare Dress

We love this dress for it's fitted silhouette and easy cowl neck line.  Paired with a pair of black peep toe pumps and an animal print belt, this classic style dress in a bold red color would be perfect to wear  front and center to the Michael Kors show.

Line by Line Dress

 Another great sophisticaed silhouette for fall!  Not only do we love the simplicity of the black and grey stripes, but we can't get enough of the inset waist and small leather belt detail.  Which designer's show might you spot us at in this Donna Ricco dress?  None other than Donna Karan.

Laborless Frocks for the Tail End of Summer

 Friday is here and so is a much anticipated three day weekend!  As the last weekend of summer vacation is upon us, we here at Donna Ricco have our beach bags packed, our picnic baskets stocked full of perfect picnic food, and our favorite summer dresses ready for one more stylish wear.

 Where will you wear your Donna Ricco this weekend?  A picnic in the park?  A family BBQ?  On a shoreline with your toes in the sand?  Share with us!

Wheverever you find yourself, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine! And don't put your white away just yet - we have plenty of ideas in store on how to preserve and carry your favorite white statement pieces into fall.  Stay tuned!

In the meantime, take a look at some of our favorite Labor Day  dresses and where you might find us around New York in Donna Ricco.

Grey Matters Dress

Dinner with  loved ones at The Central Park Boathouse, followed by a lovely evening stroll through the park!

Shirting the Issue Dress

atching the sunset on a boat cruise in Montauk after a day in the sun.

What's Knot to Love Dress

Attending an evening show at The Lincoln Center!

Women in the Workforce and the Evolution of the Dress

The Return of the Bustle - 1883

While women's fashion in the 1870's started to introduce long, lean lines, fashion saw a re-emergence of "the bustle".  Now characterized by skirts with fullness beginning in the back of the waist and tight corseted tops,  the "S" shape was now in vogue.  During this same time, organizers in London founded the "Rational Dress Society" so as to "protests against the introduction of any fashion in dress that either deforms the figure, impedes the movements of the body, or in any way tends to injure the health.."  

 This same year, CoCo Chanel, mother of relaxed and functional women's wear was born!

1945- 1960 From the end of World War II to The New Look

Following the end of World War II, women saw extreme revival and innovation in fashion.  From Dior's New Look in the late 1940's to the undying trends of then First Lady Jackie O, fashion was as diverse as ever, full of color and experimental hem lengths. The New Look, characterized by cinched waists, full skirts and soft shoulder pads was an updated, more comfortable look from that of the previous 50 years.  Jackie O became a fashion icon, known for her famous pillbox hats and tailored suits.  Freedom rang throughout the expression of women's wear and paved the way for timeless chic.

Diversity Drives Fashion into a New Millenium: 1990 – Present

After decades of specific style defining a period in time and gender, the 1990’s were distinguished individuality.   Trends largely varied and women began to see strong transitions away from spending a lot of time on their appearance to effortless, eclectic dressing.  More characteristically, fashion has become extremely accessible.  Dresses have made their journey from the crinnolen era and time intensive dressing to being able to slip one on and walk out the door to work.  How women dress and why has taken on almost as much diversity as the clothing themselves. 

Here Comes the Sun

Our top pick for this one, two, three easy transition is our "Here Comes the Sun" silhouette.  With a rich, warm color palette and organic print, it is the perfect dress for to take you from season to season.

To the Office

Who has time to fuss over fashion?  Gone are the days of laying out your outfits the night before work, and in are the days of effortless chic.  A simple solution for the office, pair this dress with flat leather shoes, a great fitting blazer, sophisticated briefcase, and you're on your way to work!

On the Town

We love a dress that takes us from the office to a night out in a matter of minutes.  Treat yourself to one last summer pedicure (or two), pop off the blazer from a day's work, and slip your feet into your favorite "out on the town" shoes. Since this dress is a bold statement in itself, we recommend a simple heel with a pop of color, a purse small enough to maintain elegance but large enough to hold the necessities, and your favorite red lipstick!  

Weekend

What's easier on a summer weekend than visiting the farmers market, a great flea market or hosting a lovely family BBQ in a beautiful dress? We can't think of much!  Enjoy the perils of summer in this Donna Ricco dress with comfortable sandals, shades to protect your eyes, and a lovely straw basket to hold your market treasures.

Fall

As summer fades and fall breezes move through the air, take your dress with you into the next season!  With it's rich harvest colors  “Here Comes the Sun” is just the right piece to transition into your fall wardrobe.  Layer with a great wrap sweater, black tights and your favorite boots for a whole new look!

Monday Blues?

We look so forward to the weekend that when Monday comes most of us get what we call "the Monday blues".  Well, we have the cure for those blues at donnaricco.com!  Two words:  New Arrivals!!

Every month we add new product to Donnaricco.com.  Some amazing new pieces have just arrived and they are great transitional pieces from Summer into Fall (and beyond!).

Let's start with the Mad for Plaid Dress!  This dress is an amazing addition to the  Donna Ricco line.  It is sleeveless, so it is still comfortable for the hot weather we're  getting.  Once things start to cool down, add a little shrug on top, some tights and  boots, and you have an entirely new look!  Super Chic!

This Borderline Floral Dress is a new twist on one of Donna's signature dresses (which is also a major customer favorite!!)  This silhouette has a slight cap sleeve, with a surplice neckline (completely flattering) and a ruffle detail with some shirring down the front.  You can wear this dress all year around and it is in a luxurious stretch satin material giving you an amazing fit!

 The Animal instinct dress is another must have dress for all year long!  We like to call  this a "non-print" print:  meaning for those of you afraid of wearing print... don't be with  this dress!  This neutral animal inspired dress has a slimming black panel that  elongates the body.  The cowl neckline and wrapped front add to the figure flattering  details of the dress.  This is one dress your closet won't see in it for very long  because you will wear it for everything!

We hope you love the new product coming out on donnaricco.com and remember...

"Life feels different in a Dress!"  

Happy Shopping!

Smile

This Friday we thought we would let things chil out a little... why you may ask? Well our research here at Donna Ricco has led us to discover that after this weekend there is officially only one month of summer left... gasp... We know this is a shocking discovery. So to acknowledge the end of our dear friend the month of July and say hello to another named August we believe we should just sit back and Smile. 

In addition to a fun loving song... which hopefully made you do the summer song sway (that bizarre movement that happens whenever you listen to a upliftingly relaxing tune)! We thought that we should add in some color to make you Smile! Since summer isn't finished yet color is a necessary item! Also wearing bright colors does make you happier so why not!

Both of these dresses are a classic fit, meaning it is a style that will flatter any body type! We chose these dresses because of their simple style and fun, smile enducing colors! 

Even better these dresses are super easy to accessorize!

 Pair these dresses with a pair of nude heels, or if you're looking for a more casual look try a pair of woven wedges in a light tan color! As for jewelery you can really go either way! Whichever you prefer silver or gold! Just pick a couple of bracelets, yes you can wear couple with this style, and a pair of simple earrings. The earrings can be dangle but don't need to be anything too fancy! Remember just do what makes you smile! 

 Happy July! 

What's Not to Like?

     

     

Picking the Right "Do"

So getting ready includes many different (sometimes difficult) steps (especially on those special dress up days). So here to help is a little "hair to" guide... get hair to instead of how to... We decided to pair some of today's popular styles with their perfect hair partner... celeb pictures included! 

 This year the one shoulder dress has been a huge hit! It is a dress that gives off a strong impact on its own, so keep your hair simple. You definitely want to show off your shoulders when sporting this dress so try a low messy bun. This way you look as though little effort was put into your hair, allowing your dress to shine! 

 A dress with a deep "V", especially like the one below with the decorated collar, needs a classic and clean look. Try tying your hair up in a flirty ponytail, you can have it loose or slicked back, whichever you prefer. By having your hair back you show off the collar and a beautiful neckline.

An embellished neckline is similar to the "V" neck dress. It too deserves for your hair to be pulled back so try a sleek ballerina bun, or if you would prefer a more casual style put your hair up in a relaxed ponytail or bun!

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A classic shape, especially in these summer months, is the tank (or sleeveless) dress. This is a more casual look that really allows you to do whatever you feel like with your hair. This is the style that would be glamed up a bit with some flowy curls, or a pretty half up half down look.

For all of you fabulous short haired ladies reading do not fret we have some ideas for you too! 

1. ACCESSORIZE!! Play with clips and pretty barretts... no they're not just for your daughters and nieces! 

2. Try new looks like a pixie cut or just add some layers if you prefer volume! 

Dresses look great with short hair! It allows you to accentuate the beauty of the dress you choose to portray you... so Rock It! 

Happy Hairdressing!