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Although it sounds like the makings of scattered collection, Von Furstenberg was at her most inspired, and there were only a few signature wrap dress to lead the way. Instead, there were a few beaded flapper dresses, a jersey "dance" dress, several sultry charmeuse slip dresses and a variety of flowing, floral chiffon gowns and dresses.

But unlike seasons past, von Furstenberg this time went to great lengths to cover up the dresses. She topped most every one with a tweed blazer, a jacquard coat, a long merino wool vest, a cashmere cardigan or a flannel waistcoat. It was a disappointment for some since most people come to the show looking for her iconic dresses.

Still, there was plenty to dazzle on the DVF runway, including a fuchsia faille wrap dress that can easily go day to night, and a teal charmeuse slip dress that should only be worn at night.

Diane von Furstenberg is sold at boutiques such as Scout & Molly's and Beanie + Cecil and department stores such as Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Tracy Reese

Reese took risks for some surprising twists on what seems to be becoming her signature modern sophisticated look.

Her collection was a mixture of floral and geometric prints, bright colors such as a grass green and sky blue, and skirts and dresses draped with heavy coats, jackets and sweaters.

Some of it scored, including an oversized baby blue roses fabric that Reese used on a frock, a shift dress, a blouse and a skirt and a Rhododendron rose fabric with swirls of red, pink and orange used for a draped shift and a frock.

But other pairings were more of a complicated stretch. She put a bright sequined floral top with a muted paisley print skirt and on another look, she paired a striped turtleneck with an animal print skirt, topped them with a paisley printed coat.

Tracy Reese is sold at area boutiques such as Beanie + Cecil.

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