The Spring/Summer 2012 has brought dresses in every make and length and every Fashion-police fearing woman is advised to wear the right dress this season. Blindly following trends has led to many fashion faux pas but being out of trend is no little sin. Hence, this summer/spring has seen the market getting loaded with various designs and styles. These dresses are a must for your wardrobe this season if you plan on turning some heads and popping some eyeballs –

1. 1.      Maxi Dresses – Maxi dresses never go out of fashion and always adorn a fashion diva’s wardrobe. But this season, these dresses have gone more airy and chic. They are seen in multi layers and flowing styles. The patterns are varied with scarf patterns and color blocking being given more importance.

• Top Designers – D & G, Roccobarocco, Emilio Pucci

1. 2.      Mini Dresses – For those of you who tone their legs, this year will be an early Christmas because Mini dresses are come back in style.

• Top Designers – John Richmond, Balmain, Paco Rabanne

1. 3.      Midi Dresses – Midi dresses are for that part of you that wants to have the best of both worlds. The best thing about a Midi dress is that it is becomes a dress for all occasions and is worth the investment.

• Top Designers – Paco Rabanne, D&G, Just Cavalli, Giorgio Armani.

1. 4.      Asymmetrical and Peplum Dresses – Asymmetrical hemlines look like the perfect storybook costumes and these stylish dresses are making an appearance not only in the dress section but also in coats and tops. Cutting hemline and extending it to one side or simply letting it flow and follow, designers have outdone themselves in this department. Peplums dresses continue to dazzle everyone as they are setting trends in this season too. They have gone bolder and cheeky as they are being flaunted in casual, evening and red carpet evenings alike.

• Top Designers – Missoni, Mary Katrantzou, Versace, Alexander McQueen.

1. 5.      White, Lace and Frilly Dresses – White is an all-time favorite for Spring/Summer but for those of you who want to go bling, lace and frills will not only make you happy but will also give you a neat look. While lace has become classy and sophisticated, frills are seen to be entire opposites. They are contrasting, huge and in various colors and patterns which are sure to sweep you away.

• Top Designers – Moschino, Nina Ricci, Matthew Williamson, Valentino.

1. 6.      Glittering Dresses – Summer/Spring 2012 is screaming to turn the oomph factor on and glittering dresses are not only seen in the traditional gold and silver but also in outrageous colors like green, blue and red.

• Top Designers – Giorgio Armani, Paco Rabanne.

1. 7.      Floral Printed Dresses – Spring/Summer 2012 is all about looking girly but bold and so, floral prints have gone hotter. They are delicate in small patterns and eye catching in huge patterns but these dresses are sure to make you feel beautiful.

• Top Designers – Blumarine, Anna Sui, Erdem.

Because Spring/Summer 2012 seems to be a dress lover’s heaven, go and experiment with the amazing amount of variety and beat the heat in style.

Erica Simon is a fashion expert and a lover of costume wigs. In her free time, Perkins love to mix and match the latest trend of party wigs and other celebs to enhance the appeal of various outfits designed by her.