Dresses aren't sewn by Satan

Along with the fitness crunch comes a desire to look better including a new wardrobe. While watching What Not to Wear today during my lunch hour, I kept watching as woman after woman avoided dresses. They hated them and not with just a wave of the hand. No, it was serious hatred. I just don't understand.

Dresses pose a few great benefits. One of those is that they're seriously easy. Instead of thinking about what bottom goes with what top, it's ok dress over the head. Good. Now what accessories? I have found myself playing with dresses so much that I'm now paying more attention to my necklaces and chunky bracelets and huge feathered earrings that have described my style.

Now girls, don't ever try and tell me you can't find a dress that flatters. From wrap dresses to empire waists to halters and a more fitted slim sheath, it's out there. I started my collection about two years ago with a lot of fancy occasion dresses. I found myself loving to shop for them and I found it simple. There were so many styles and colors and they were easy. One zip and I was done. About a year ago, I started acquiring more dresses from a fitted black club dress (thanks to my friend Ericka) to casual cute sundresses, I have a dress to match the location. I have also found a lot of work appropriate dresses, some in neutral colors and one even a bright coral that can make me stand out in a newsroom, but also be very job appropriate.

A short length on a dress does not mean you should toss it out from the Buy Now pile. Colored tights, leggings and even jeans to some extent can help you cover up in the right places with also looking adorable.

Shoes are so much fun when you have a dress. Dress it up with a pair of heels or a pair of flats. It doesn't matter. Dresses can go with almost everything.

And this wraps up why I can't believe some girls hate dresses and these are the reasons I give them as to why they should try one. Recently, I got my sister, who loved pencil skirts but didn't own many dresses, to find pleasure in going dress shopping and finding cute casual wear that can be belted and accessorized to the hearts content.

So while you're feeling fitter and better about yourself, take a look at your wardrobe. Upgrade. Go dress shopping and have some fun. Reward yourself for your hard work working out and exercising.