Tiers...not just for cakes anymore!

I've been noticing a trend in dresses lately that I wanted to get your opinion on, dear readers. Several designers and copycats have been turning out dresses with layers upon layers of fabric, all the way down the body.

Now, not having yet tried on one of these designs, part of me thinks them quite girly and stylish but part of me thinks they might just add extra poundage to all but the tiniest of us.

The crochet number above is the Rendez-Vous by Paul & Joe Sister Flamme Dress from Urban Outfitters and below are a few additional examples, the BCBG Tiered Cocktail Dress available at E-dressme.com, Betsey Johnson's Blush Dot Cotton Strapless Tiered Dress available at Bluefly.com, and the TBags Ruffle Tier Dress at Pinkmascara.com, respectively.

What do you think? Will we look as pretty as a petit-four or will we look like we ate the whole batch?

Diane von Fabulousberg...

Dress obsession of the day! The Diane Von Furstenberg "Lanii" Wrap Dress in a camel fan print silk charmeuse.

This most excellent, very ladylike dress is so classic in that it's a Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress but so ultra-modern with its graphic print and obi-style belt. Plus, I am in love with the sleeves.

It's 40% off at Bluefly.com and, while it is still pricey, it's something you can wear for many an occasion, it should be highly flattering and...oh, what am I justifying for? It's a Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress! On sale! Seriously people!