De-Lovely De La Renta

Having met the lovely man myself, I understand what lies at the heart of his design ethos - enveloping grace with beauty.

Casual chic + volume and waist accentuation...

A vision in polkadots or safari siren...

Nicely nautical: High waisted trousers topped off with ruffles or how about the perfect white summer dress...

Elegant high waisted trouser ensembles: just the right amount skin gives this little ruffle trimmed top intelligent sex appeal or top them off with a pretty cardigan and ruffle front confection...

Black & White: Elaborate Lace or Balenciaga-esque Polkadot Pouf...

Black & White at the Races: a little White Dress Suit or Cocktail Dress...

Pretty Prints: Voluminous Cocktail or Statuesque Column...

Whether its the choice of fabrication or the masterful cut, the ever so slight edge of casualness in these evening dresses is what makes them so alluring...

Images of complete Resort 06 collection here, at style.com.